The thing of it is…
…I don’t exactly wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy, which is why it takes 2 to 3 cups (5 when no one’s looking) of battery acid-strong coffee to put a little spunk in my stride.
Life for me begins when the coffee ends. As in, it behooves us all to put conversation on hold until all the coffee’s done been drunk.
And since we’re on the topic, I’m not above doing this in order to get my coffee fix. Yes, I own a milk frother. No, I cannot imagine life without it.
Didyouknow that not all coffees are created equal? The way coffee is brewed plays a large role in how good the end result tastes. Many coffee makers over-extract the oils out of the coffee grinds, leaving you with a bitter tasting cup of Joe. Enter: the Remington iCoffee maker.
The iCoffee maker uses patented SteamBrew technology to create a Joe that tastes similar to French press coffee. It’s programmable, makes coffee in the blink of an eye, and begins and ends the brew cycle with a nice little tune. It’s pretty much the Aston Martin of coffee makers.
You can learn more about iCoffee here, annnnd you can enter my giveaway below for a chance to win one of your own. But first: the frapps.
Don’t tell me: you’ve been craving healthy frappuccinos all summer long, too? This is why we’re friends.
Since I’m a control freak about what I put in my body, I have specific frappuccino criteria, with include the following: a.) must be made with almond milk, b.) excludes additives like carrageenan, c.) excludes cane sugar, d.) the stronger the coffee, the better. All of this translates to a frapp that must be made at home.
I pretty much took the smoothie approach to this frappuccino by using a frozen overly-ripe banana and a touch of maple syrup as the sweetening agents. The banana adds volume and creaminess, on top of the sweetness. If you use an un-ripe banana, it will probably taste like un-ripe banana mixed with coffee. Don’t do.
But do do this healthy frappuccino, because it’s easy, healthful, and won’t make you curl up in a sugar coma.
And now, the…
Giveaway
For a chance to win an iCoffee maker, simply enter using the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway ends September 2, 2014 at 12:00am EST. The winner will be notified by me through email, and will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.
Put this frapp on repeat.
Healthy Frappuccinos
Ingredients
- 1 large overly ripe banana peeled and frozen
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or to taste
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee chilled
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 4 large ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste for sweetness. Add more pure maple syrup if desired. Pour into a large glass and enjoy!
Nutrition
Note: This is not a sponsored post. I was provided an iCoffee Maker to try on for size, and all opinions in this post are my own.
With cream
Coffee is a treat for me. But it must have rice, almond or soy milk and maple syrup. (or honey if there is no maple syrup available.) And those cold frappuccinos–for road trips they are hard to resist. So much sugar etc. in them that I didn’t even treat myself to one on my long drive. I should just order (iced) coffee as described above!
Yum!
Coffee is a MUST
I take mine black. My husband loves ice coffee!
With a little cream
Homemade Americano with a shot of espresso, hot water, and homemade nut or seed milk.
I don’t drink a ton of caffeine, yet still I can’t even think until I’ve had a cup O Morning Joe. I love that this gives me another use for the bags of over ripe bananas that are always in my freezer!
Bahaha! I am soooo the same way in the morning! My husband has even stopped trying to talk to me until after I have at least 1 cup of coffee in me! I really need a milk frother … I’ve been debating buying one for years now but haven’t done it yet! And these frappuccinos sound amazing!
Coffee with banana in it?! I love it! This sounds like coffee I can make a meal of. I’m so making this.
It’s always nice to have a few options for morning coffee: hot and black or cold and creamy. I’ll definitely try this recipe.
Most of the time I have my coffee with just a little milk but I like to change it up sometimes!
I’ve drinking black coffee for years now after eliminating sugar and dairy (among others), but this past weekend I was snooping the interwebs for a frappe recipe … this one is worth the wait I can tell!
I cannot live without coffee. I had to go on an elimination diet for health reasons and couldn’t have coffee for a month. It was so horrible, I didn’t care about food just my 2 cups of coffee that I need in the morning. My coffee machine is almost at its end, I would love to win this! Thanks for a great blog. Love the recipe, I will try it without sweetener. 🙂
I drink coffee a few times a day, really like my coffee. I drink regular coffee, but prefer flavored coffees and Frappuccinos and cappuccinos and Lattes, so delicious and satisfying.. Especially when you are really able to sit and enjoy it. Thank you for the chance of winning this awesome giveaway!
I love coffee any way I can get it…. hot, iced, black, creamy…… all the coffee!!!