Katie This Healthy Mocha Frappuccino is so delicious that you wouldn’t know it’s somewhat good for you! Containing 2 tbsp of only natural sugars and hiding a whole banana, this is the perfect drink to start your day!
Let’s say you’ve just woken up. Light is streaming in through the window, and you get out of bed, ready to start the day!
Well, that’s how it should be in theory. But if it’s 6am and you’ve got a day of school or work ahead of you, it’s going to be more like: a dull light fills the room, blinding you as you force your eyes open and attempt to drag yourself out of bed.๐
But what if you had something to look forward to? Something that would give you an incentiveย toย rush to the kitchen the moment you woke up. How about this?
Perhaps aย Healthy Mocha Frappuccino?
Aย smooth, thick and creamy, refreshing coffee topped with chocolate sauce? Definitely something worth rushing to the kitchen for.
Before you begin to worry that this may not be the healthiest choice of drink, think again. This Mocha Frappuccino contains a whole banana, and can be sugar free if you decide not to add the optional 2 tspย of honey (or maple syrup)! Even if you do add the honey/maple syrupย –ย which would takeย the over-all sugars up to justย 30g – it’s still natural sugar, giving you health benefitsย [honey, maple syrup].
Can you believe that a whole banana hides in such an indulgent Starbucks-style drink? Also, instead of whipped cream, I used whipped coconut cream, which has higher protein, dietary fiber, a lot less sodium, a lot more vitamin C and iron, as well as zeroย cholesterol. Coconut cream has many other health benefits, boosting the healthiness of this healthy mochaย frappuccino even further!
So go ahead – take 5 minutes to whip up this refreshingly delicious mocha frappuccino! Either make it up the night before and leave it in the fridge to thicken overnight, or freeze the banana an hour or so before, to ensure a thick and creamy coffee beverage!
This Mocha Frappuccino is so delicious that you wouldn't know it is healthy! Containing 2 tbsp of only natural sugars and hiding a whole banana, this is the perfect drink to start your day!
Ingredients
- โข1 medium-sized banana *
- โข250 ml [1 cup] milk **
- โข1 tbsp coffee granules
- โข1 tbsp boiled water
- โข1 tbsp cocoa powder
- โข(optional) 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup or other sweetener of choice.
- โข60 g [1/4 cup] coconut cream***
- โข1 tsp honey (or other sweetener)
- โข1/2 tsp cocoa powder
- โข1 tsp milk**
Instructions
- If you haven't got time to leave it in the fridge overnight: Peel the banana, slice into 1/2-inch pieces, then place in the freezer for at least an hour. (Skip this step if you aren't bothered about it being extra cold and thick.)
- In a small ramekin, mix the coffee and the boiled water. Place in the blender with all the other ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Place the frappuccino in the fridge, overnight if possible.
- In the morning, whisk the coconut cream a bit (or whip the cream), take the drink out of the fridge and pipe/spoon the cream on top. Mix the teaspoon of honey, milk, and 1/2 tsp cocoa powder to make a sauce, and drizzle it on top.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*Freeze for 1 hour if you haven't got time to leave the frappuccino in the fridge overnight.
**You can use dairy-free milk, such as almond, oat or rice milk (not coconut).
***You can use normal whipping cream instead.
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I was talking to a lovely friend earlier, and we both agreed we've been feeling the weight of this lockdown (is it the 3rd? I think?) more strongly. I'm fortunate to be in an 'ideal' situation, being on a gap year and at home. But that also means that every day can feel like one continuous thread of never-ending days. I'm enjoying them, but there is that sense of...where does it end?
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When things first started in 2020, the general thought was that things should be "back to normal" by the end of the year (I believe people thought the same thing about the world wars!). Thus, I think a main reason we've felt it more these last couple of weeks is because it's a new year, and things still seem the same (at least for our personal circumstances).
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So I wanted to check in with all of you and ask how you're doing with these Groundhog days! In the words of Dickens, any burdens I can lighten for you?โค๏ธ
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[The page in the left of this photo is a print of Charles' handwritten message in the front of the original A Christmas Carol manuscript. I found it so amazing to see what he actually wrote all those years ago, in 1843! Then I did a little sketch of him to go with itโจ Also, can you spot a grumpy Dan Stevens from The Man Who Invented Christmas at the bottom there?๐]](https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/138717879_3618944981532994_269309786770814370_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=vWgxQO0aP0AAX_0aex4&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&oh=e6aed66711e375b3e4b86d10cf4f6137&oe=602FEBFE)
It tastes so nice. I am here typing this while drinking it. It tastes like coffee but it doesn’t over power the drink. I definitely recommend it. ๐ XD.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!๐