Light Coffee Frappuccino
Indulge in the creamy, refreshing goodness of this homemade Light Coffee Frappuccino—a guilt-free way to satisfy your coffeehouse cravings! This quick and easy recipe combines the bold richness of cooled brewed coffee with the creamy smoothness of low-fat or almond milk, perfectly sweetened to taste with a touch of liquid sweetener. Blended to perfection with ice cubes and a hint of vanilla extract, this frosty beverage is a delightful low-calorie alternative to traditional frappuccinos. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s ideal for busy mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up. For an extra treat, top it off with a dollop of light whipped cream or dairy-free topping. Customize the sweetness and savor the café experience right at home with this refreshing coffee frappuccino recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brewed coffee (cooled or chilled)
- 0.5 cup Low-fat milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1.5 cups Ice cubes
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Liquid sweetener (like agave syrup or sugar-free sweetener)
- 2 tablespoons Optional whipped cream topping (light or dairy-free)
Instructions
Brew 1 cup of coffee and let it cool completely. For a stronger flavor, use slightly stronger coffee or espresso.
In a blender, combine the cooled coffee, low-fat milk, ice cubes, vanilla extract, and liquid sweetener.
Blend the ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the ice cubes are fully crushed.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sweetener to your preference. Blend again briefly if adjustments are made.
Pour the frappuccino into a tall glass.
Optionally, top with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Serve immediately and enjoy your light coffee frappuccino!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 64 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 314 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
