Clean Eating Mocha Coconut Frappuccino Recipe
This delicious, clean eating mocha coconut frappuccino recipe will put frappuccinos in a whole new light!
I used to love Starbucks. I truly did. But what I didn’t love was what Starbucks did to my eating plan. I mean, let’s face it, unless you order just coffee, most of their drinks are far from clean. So when a reader asked me to try this one, I had to give it a shot.
The truth is, I’ve gotten a lot of requests for cleaned-up versions of various Starbucks drinks. And while I fully intend to give more of them a try, this one seemed doable to me from the get-go. While it may not be an exact match, I think you’ll find this version equally enjoyable. In fact, it’s kinda like drinking a creamy slushy! Who wouldn’t love that on a hot summer day?
Note: Frappuccino® is a registered trademark of Starbucks. I am not claiming ownership of this trademark in any way. The name is simply used here for reference.
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Clean Eating Mocha Coconut Frappuccino®
Ingredients
- 1 cup coffee (brewed strong and cooled completely)
- 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup light coconut milk (canned, not refrigerated)
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 3 cups ice cubes (or enough to make it the icy consistency you enjoy most)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until you have an icy slush.
- Note: If you want to get really fancy, try topping it with this the coconut whipped cream mentioned above.
Ooh the coconut whipped cream would be good with a little toasted unsweetened coconut on top!
You betcha!!
I make this but with instant coffee granules (much easier than brewing and letting sit, for me at least!), almond milk and coconut extract. A little unsweetened shredded coconut is also a great texture enhancer! The real secret to these drinks, though, is XANTHAN GUM. It can take even the iciest of smoothie and make them deliciously decadent.
Interesting! I don’t use the instant coffee because it isn’t clean. But the xanthan gum sounds interesting, and I do have some. I’ll give it a try. Thanks!
I’m going to talk my boss into letting me expense a blender 😉
Haha!!! There you go!
This looks great! Can’t wait to try it. I’m just wondering do you use unsweetened coconut milk from a can or the refrigerated kind, or doesn’t it matter?
I use the light, canned version. So far, I haven’t found a refrigerated type that is clean.
Oh so excited about this one! This is my FAVORITE Starbucks indulgence. Thanks for the clean version!!
My pleasure! Enjoy!
That sounds wonderful! I love Starbucks, especially the Caramel Macchiatto and the Caramel Frappucino. Any chance of cleaning those up? 🙂
Caramel is the one thing that has truly stumped me. I’ll keep trying though…
YUMMMMMMMM…Me likey!!!
Awesome! 🙂
Have you tried Starbucks new refreshers? They are fruit juice sweetened and start at 50 cal.
No, I’ve never heard of them.
It would be different, but not bad. Try it! It should be good!
Hope you enjoy it!
will try agave syrup instead of honey
Sue – Just so you know, agave isn’t clean. I no longer use it.
Is there a type of agave that is clean?
Not that I’m aware of.
Oh my! This was delicious! I was out of coconut milk so I subbed almond milk and froze my coffee into cubes using less ice. What a great treat on a hot day!
Oh yum!
Could you keep this in the fridge to last a couple days?
Only if you don’t mind it thawing. It’s more like a slushy.
I made this tonight and it was delicious! I froze some leftover coconut milk last week in an ice cube tray so I was able to use that and cut out the ice. My fiance really enjoyed this as well!
Awesome! What a great idea!
Awesome!
It’s based on the light coconut milk I buy at Trader Joe’s. The nutrition data I provide is a ballpark. It’s not exact. It will change depending on what products you use.
Sounds yummy!
Gonna try this recipe. Love the White Chocolate Mocha Frapp, I make a mock version at home but would love to hear if you tried a better version? I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk, fat free french vanilla creamer and coffee. I know the creamer blows it, but can’t find what to use for a substitute. It’s usually about 100 calories so I’m good with it. Thanks for the recipe!
I haven’t tried that one yet, but I’ll add it to my list.
Looks yummy! Gonna have to try this soon!
I tried it and what a wonderful treat 🙂 Now, if we could only figure out “carmel” that would be awesome!!
Shelly – You’re in luck. I have that recipe coming up in a few days. 🙂