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.
i’ve never seen this maker… but ohhh how i can relate to the longing for a good cup of joe to get me moving in the morn!
Almond and/or coconut milk with coffee = the easy go-to. However, if this concoction was my daily java kick, I’m pretty sure I could accomplish anything and everything in the entire world. Thanks for sharing!
With so much cream, it almost isn’t coffee – and sugar or honey.
I take my coffee in my morning wake up smoothie with cocoa, banana and kefir milk.
I take it with the classic cream and sugar. Tastes so decadent to me. 🙂
I’ve always been a flat white or long black girl, but I’ve recently discovered piccolos, which are good for something smaller.
I like it with french vanilla creamer
I take my coffee with cream, and sometimes sugar. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
I have been looking for something to replace my totally unhealthy Starbucks addiction. I like a plain tall mocha or peppermint mocha in the mornings. I am also tired of having to get dressed in the morning to go out and get one. These homemade recipes look devine. I have always thought that coffee was quite bitter unless chocolate was added. I seem to have been making them all wrong! cheap coffee makers be gone! I need an icoffee STAT…
I don’t drink coffee, but my family loves it and would love to own the iCoffee Maker!
I don’t drink coffee, but Darryl would love this! Also, I have that same clear mug! 🙂
This recipe looks like the solution to all frapp problems. Having control over what we put in our bodies is the best. Can’t wait to try! Looks like a treat 🙂
Iced with a little bit of almond or coconut milk
Strong and black in the morning, iced latte in the afternoon
I want to make these all day long. Esp. If I win the coffee maker. .. Love your blog and recipes!
Love frappuccinos!!
Hope to enjoy this recipe soon!! 🙂