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I’m gearing up for Mother’s Day and nothing screams brunch more than a lazy day with my family enjoying a late breakfast, early lunch than Mother’s Day. This year I’m planning a low key day with my kids and hubbyman with a few of my favorite treats! One of those treats, is a frozen coffee drink. I’m super addicted to any sort of iced coffee drink, so I’ve been playing around with duplicating a Starbuck’s Mocha Frappuccino. Let me just say, this was one recipe that I thoroughly enjoyed testing. My Mocha Frappuccino tastes just like the real thing, but there is a trick to keeping the frap from separating and I have the secret ingredient for you!
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Let’s get back to that secret ingredient, shall we? The problem with making these blended coffee drinks at home is that they tend to separate quickly after being blended. The secret? Xanthan Gum!
Xanthan Gum acts as an emulsifier and thickener. Just a pinch added to your blended coffee will keep it from separating! Xanthan Gum can be a bit pricey but it is so worth it and you will only use a tiny bit for each drink. So instead of spending $4.50 for a blended coffee you will only be spending about $.50 for your caffeine fix! It’s also good to have around if you do any sort of gluten free baking for yourself, family, or friends! It’s a must have ingredient!
Mocha Frappuccino
Why spend money on the expensive coffee shop drinks when you make a homemade mocha frappuccino for SO much less money!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup espresso (or double strength coffee)
- 3/4 cup milk (soy, rice, low fat, 2%, whole, etc)
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinch of xanthan gum (about 1/16 tsp)
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- In a large blender add warm coffee, sugar, cocoa powder, and xanthan gum and process on slow speed for about 30 seconds. (The warm coffee helps to dissolve the sugar and completely blended in the xanthan gum.)
- Add milk and blend for about 15 seconds just to combine. Finally, add in ice and blend on high power until ice is completely crushed and blended into coffee mixture.
- Pour into a large cup and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 305Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 71gSugar: 54gProtein: 8g
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Beverages
Watermelon Rosemary Champagne Cocktail by Vanilla Lemonade
Pear Hibiscus Brunch Cocktail by Rachel Cooks
Strawberry Rose Sangria by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Pineapple-Basil Tea by The Kitchen Prep
Eggs
Tomato and Mozzarella Quiche by Love and Confection
Cherry Tomato and Chorizo Omelette by Katie’s Cucina
Asparagus and Bacon Quicheby Confessions of an Overworked Mom
Meat, Poultry and Fish
Bacon Canapés with Oranges and Maple Yogurt by Cook the Story
Chicken Bacon Ranch Panini by Sweet Remedy
Pancetta Wrapped Chicken by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Breads, Grains, Cereals and Pancake-type Yums
Spinach and Goat Cheese Muffins by Culinary Flavors
Overnight Blintz Bake by White Lights on Wednesday
Bananas Foster French Toast by by Cravings of a Lunatic
Desserts
Cinnamon Raisin Bread by Katie’s Cucina
Chocolate Chip Banana Bundt Cake by Take A Bite Out Of Boca
Strawberry Scones by Kokocooks
Strawberry Mascarpone Tart by Kelly Bakes
Fruits and Veggies
Honey-Watermelon Soup by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
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Wow i loooove Frappuccino. This looks incredibly delicious! Cannot wait to give it a try.
I like recipes to make these drinks at home. It is cheaper and they usually taste better, not to mention you know exactly what it consists of!
This looks absolutely delicious! I’ve gotta try it soon!
This is one of my favorite coffee drinks, but I have never tried to make one myself. This looks delicious.
This is my husband’s favorite at Starbucks. Would love to try and make our own at home!
This looks delicious, and much easier to make than I expected it to be.
What a dangerous recipe for me to have found. My all time favorite coffee drink is the Mocha Frappuccino.
This ill definitely have to be used for special occasions or I will be a very round woman in no time.
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I definitely have to try to make this!! I LOVE these.
I have been searching all over the internet trying to find the best mocha frappe recipe , as well as a few failed at home experiences. I can’t wait to try this, it looks amazing!!
what is xanthan gum sorry but haven’t hear of it and where to buy and do you need to use in this recipe,looks good and going to try thank you
Cindy….I buy it in the “healthy” section of my grocery store!
Xanthan gum is a thickener and keeps the crushed ice and the liquid part of the drink from separating. You only need a small amount. I bought mine on Amazon–The Now-Real Food brand. It works great!
I found the xanthan gum at Walmart in small packets for .49 cents each. It is probably only a tablespoon or so but you don’t need that much.
Oh…that’s awesome. I’ll have to look for it.
If you don’t have the gum stuff you can substitute equal amount of cornstarch, It works just the same 🙂
Awesome…this is good to know!
Wendy,
I use SF/FF (dry) pudding mix in my smoothies to help with the stabilization. This lets you add different flavors too. I have been using it in my protein meal replacement shakes for a long time now!! I want to try the xanthan gum now too!!
This looks so amazingly good! Going to have to get some xanthan gum and try this!
I love quiche for brunch. Just about any variety but seafood is my favorite.
i would make this it sound great
I love making frapps at home – spend less money and they come out tasting great. Happy Brunching!
OMG I love this Wendy! Frappuchinos are the best!
Your mocha Frap Looks wonderful!!!
This mocha frappuccino looks amazing! I love the idea of being able to recreate a coffee house treat at home. Thanks so much!
I need to try making their drinks at home. Great tip about the xantham gum!
I was just thinking today I had to find a homemade frappucino recipe! It’s that sort of weather. And my hubby hates how much Starbucks cost, even if I try not to stop there very often. Thanks for sharing!!!
I will be making this. I’ve got all the ingredients! Thanks.
I never knew there was a secret ingredient to those tasty frozen coffee concoctions. Thanks for sharing about xanthan gum.
Wow, I’ve never once thought about attempting to re-create a mocha frappuccino at home, but it looks like you’ve done it with flying colors! (And your version still sounds somewhat healthy, too! 🙂
I’m not a coffee drinker, but if I was I’d be all over this!
I came across this recipe on pinterest. I’m going to have to try this. We’re huge iced coffee/mixed drink drinkers. So thank you.
I love the secret ingredient! I am taking a gluten-free baking class this term and bought a big bag of xantham gum, so I’m set. I also worked at Starbucks for a while, so I’m glad you’ve given me a way to get my frappucino fix without shelling out $5/pop now that they’re not free anymore! Happy Mother’s Day!
This is a delicious frappuccino! Perfect for the warm days we are having here!
I’ve never cooked with Xanthum Gum at all. I’m intrigued. Does it stop other things from separating? Like would it stop yogurt from curdling when cooked in a sauce? I see some experiments coming! Your frap pictures are beautiful, btw. Really love them. I want that drink right now!
This recipe looks so good! My favorite thing to order when I go to Starbucks!
OK I totally need one or three of these!