Once you see how easy it is to make a rich and creamy Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino at home you’ll never miss the fat and calories you’re saving.
Coffee and chocolate are a flavor match made in heaven which is why it is no surprise that the Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino is so popular. Cool, creamy, rich and chocolately – what’s not to love?
Confession: I’ve never actually ordered a Frappuccino at Starbucks before. While there are many unhealthy foods I can’t resist, Frappuccinos fall into my “off limits” category which means I never order them.
The same can be said for a McDonald’s Big Mac, General Tso’s Chicken at a mall food court or a donuts from Dunkin’ Donuts.
It all goes back to my 80’s childhood during the fat-free craze followed by my overweight adolescence in the 90’s/00’s. I didn’t grow up eating these heavy foods so to eat them now would pretty much be a guaranteed stomach ache.
Psychologically, consuming them would immediately bring me to a dark place so for these reasons, I avoid them.
The fact is, I’ve worked too hard to achieve weight loss success and I’ve also learned a lot about making smarter food choices over the years. By using ingredients I can pronounce such as cocoa powder, half and half and strong coffee plus a few drops of my favorite chocolate stevia, I end up with a frothy, decadent frozen drink that is sheer perfection. If you don’t have liquid stevia, honey or pure maple syrup work just as well.
Your straw is waiting.
Healthy Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
Ingredients:
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee chilled
- 1/4 cup half and half or almond milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 14 drops chocolate stevia or sweetener of choice (ie honey,maple syrup, etc.)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ice
- whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings optional garnish
Instructions:
- Combine coffee, half and half, cocoa powder, vanilla, stevia and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth about 30-60 seconds.
- Add a scoop or two of ice and puree for additional 45-60 seconds on high.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.
Notes:
Nutrition Facts:
Recipe by The Lemon Bowl // Photography by Alejandro Photography
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JOSEFINE
My goodness, nothing so simple and so satisfying as this healthy frappuccino esp. from Starbucks. Thanks for sharing!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad you like!
JanP
This is great! Thank you, thank you!
Liz DellaCroce
Enjoy!!
Theresa C
For someone who’s never had one…unbelievable! This is EXACTLY like Starbucks! Gotta get crushed ice, cubes in a blender worked but I can only imagine and look forward to using the right ice! You are a MOCHA FRAPPICINO genius! (I added 3 tbsp sugar free Torani hazelnut just like I used to order. Only Starbucks coffee I ever liked/loved.) THANK YOU!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my gosh I’m so happy to hear this!!!!!! Enjoy!
Theresa
Now I’ll have to get a second small freezer…for bags of crushed ice! Again, brilliant! Thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
Enjoy!! :)