don't consider myself the over-the-top crazy types but I do sometimes do some real crazy stuff. A good example would be to get hubby to drive to the nearest 24 hour Walgreen at half after midnight to get sour cream so I can bake the egg less cake that I just thought about. But the one that tops my charts is driving to an ice-cream store in the middle of winter and having ice-cream to my heart's content. In the first couple of years of our marriage, hubby used to look at my funny but poor guy still obliged. Now I think he's gotten used to my ways and willingly agrees. Well look at the bright side, he gets to eat cake and ice-cream ;) And then again to defend myself, I have to believe there are a few of you out there that identify with me... come on...
Anyway, on similar lines, the other day when it was freezing over here and I was craving cold coffee. I've had the Mocha Frappuchino a few times at the local Starbucks. Did not want to take the drive so figured I'd make for myself on similar lines with whatever I had at the time in the pantry.
Ingredients: serves 4
Strong brewed coffee .......................... 2 cups chilled (or 2 1/2 tbsp instant coffee powder mixed with 2 cups of hot water and chilled)
Chocolate syrup ................................. 4 tbsp (I used Hershey's)
Milk ............................................... 3/4 cup chilled ( I used 2%)
Vanilla ice-cream ............................... 2- 3 scoops
Ice cubes ........................................ 1/4 cup
Cinnamon powder .............................. 1/4 tsp
Whipped cream ................................ as needed (optional)
Method:
1. Pour chilled coffee, milk, and chocolate syrup, ice cubes into a
blender, blend for a minute. Add ice-cream, cinnamon and blend
together for a minute. Pour into coffee mugs or tall glasses. Top with
whipped cream, cinnamon, chocolate shavings/syrup. Sit back n ENJOY!
Notes:
1. This drink is very suitable to be made ahead and refrigerated. Blend and keep in the refrigerator, when ready to serve pour in glasses top with whipped cream and chocolate and enjoy the compliments :)
Notes:
1. This drink is very suitable to be made ahead and refrigerated. Blend and keep in the refrigerator, when ready to serve pour in glasses top with whipped cream and chocolate and enjoy the compliments :)
96 comments:
Cool pics and tasty mocha frape....loving ur creamy coffee blend
I totally agree with U!...
and lol i do crave for frappes and icecream in the middle of winter.....but only diff is my husband doesn't oblige to my craving now!!:((
I like caramel and mocha together....Love ur frappe...pass me one! instead of icecream...use non-fat vanilla frozen yogurt....yum too!!!
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perfect recipe for this snowy evening, picture looks so cute
delicious n tempting drink..grt click dear,
I had this crazy urge to gulp, gulp cold coffee a few days ago,so i know what u mean :)
I could have a glass of that, if u please.
Looks very good.
tasty drink
Dont worry about the crazy things Aipi.. i am totally with u :) i do the same things :)
BTW the glass looks delicious.. i dont care its winter...i still want that :D
looks awesome... loved it!
delicious...feeling like grabbing the glass of mocha right away!!!
lol.. You have a good husband:). Now this Cinnamon Spice Mocha Frappe looks like a straight from from an upscale cafe menu... Brilliant!!!!
My son eats ice cream in winter, even just now he finished a bowl. But I don't cook after 8 PM , hehe that is my rule :)
The frappe is very tempting!
Oh yes...the midnight ice cream runs. My husband can understand it well. His only question will be pistachio almond or coconut pineapple?? The Frappe looks better than any ever ordered fast. :)
very simple to make and will taste yum with icecream and coffee combo
Lovely drink ... very tempting ....
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What a sweet husband! We've all had those midnight cravings - I had one for ice cream in the middle of a snow storm the other day. This cinnamon chocolate drink is luscious!
Lovely drink. Very refreshing as well. Excellently decorated .
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Wow looks so tempting n nice
i rarely drink coffee but from time to time I do enjoy a frappe and just like you said, I don't know how but I crave some when it's cold outside :)))
your frappe is very tempting Aipi
thanks for sharing
Now, you make me crave for a frappe!
I used to crave something really not suitable for the season or the part of the day...Great frappe recipe.. would definitely try..
beautiful presnetation but unfortunately for me I can't tolerate coffee in any form :(
lovely.....just too good!!!
yummm....Looks perfect aipi...how have u been ?
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Luv the cinnamon flavour in mocha....The frappe luks the best and out of the world..
taht 1 too good .... very nice dish ....:D
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oh Aipi-- wanna be in ur kitchen right now ! too good !!
Wow...that frappe looks outstanding...I m craving for it now..
Ya, I used to have those cravings when I was expecting..
The frappe looks absolutely yumm.
FOODELICIOUS
lovely after drinking tasty mocha feel so cool
Aipi, you are making crave for one now!!!.
Omg, i need that glass immediately, just drooling here...fabulous frappe Aipi..
Looks very comforting...fabulous click again..
Tasty appetite
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looks excellent drink...superly done dear!
Frappé looks gorgeous and so tasty! Makes me feel on holidays!!
I used to do this in the past(drive my husband crazy with my ideas of ice cream etc. My argument was if I don't run you down the bend someone else will),now I don't I get my kids aged 16 & 9 to do it!! ;)
Jokes apart lovely coffee. I love coffee, filter coffee and only now started enjoying frappes. So I will definitely make this.
Absolutely delicious..
Love the cold coffee aipi,explained in a simple way ...looks delicious..
I love anything cold with coffee flavor,love the way u presented in the glass!
Lovely picture and so delicious looking mocha...yum
That looks awesome,love cinnamon flavor, is so tempting delicious.
Wow, that sounds incredible! I'll take one in decaf :)
I am sure it is very tasty. It looks lovely.
Aipi,I have driven on a whim to Vermont from CT a 5 hour drive not just once but on many such occasions when we are in one of those,"masti" moods and my other half matches my whims.We are a crazy duo :)I love the crazy streak we both share:0 The mocha frappe is alluringily appetizing :)Feel like one now ;-)
Delicious frappe!! Lovely presentation!
But its the 'icecream at midnight' spree which takes the cake!!
Irresistible is the least I could say. If you don't drive your hubby crazy who will:) This is just too good.
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Looks delicious. Love coffee ice cream
Thanks Aipi.. :) It's close to lunch time and you made crave this even more now. Great job.
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This sounds delicious and it looks really refreshing. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
Love that delcious frappe.I too get into such cravings:-)
So very tempting...My kids eat ice cream throughout the year, no matter the weather :D
very refreshing and nice drink.
Aipi-Such a nice hubby you have to go after midnight to Walgreen for sour cream. Our 24hr Walgreen does not even carry sour cream.
Love you yummy take on the frappe...really craving it now!
This looks so delicious ,mouthwatering recipe.Gr8 clicks !!
this one really rocks- love it!
I juz simply love it ....
I love this so much..slurrp slurrp ;)
I can just lick the screen:(sigh!!!!!!Yummmo
hey..that looks so yummy and very very tempting..great clicks too.
very tempting and a delicious drink...now im craving for some right now :-).
Your gourmet frappe looks a lot yummier than the starbucks ones!
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Love cold coffees,can have it any time of the year looks fabulous.
I think we both belong to the same club :P Driving Hubby around .. well they get to enjoy too ;) Cold coffee is my all time fav .. i am not a ice cream fan ( i know .. weird !! :D ) But i am sure if i make this cold coffee for my husband he will drive me around even at graveyard hours ;)
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That is so much better than the store bought one! Pass me a glass too...
nice one.. thanks for sharing..
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Awww...your husband is just SO sweet! My hubby will pretend to snore loudly even if he is awake...haha. I just had mocha yesterday, my favourite...but a hot one :D
absolutely drooling aipi
Oh my god,this is lovely. I am drooling now! Actually,I always crave ice cream more in the winter. Nicely presented,Aipi!
yum, I can't wait to make this! looks sooo delicious!
That looks delicious. Never had one mocha frappe with cinnamon.
ha, I love the story! your hubby sounds very patient :)
my tastebuds have started tingling!!!! yummy!
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looks so gooood....
You make this drink look so lovely. I don't drink coffee, but if I did, I would totally go for something like this. I have a new linky on my blog called "Sweets for a Saturday" and I'd like to invite you to stop by and link this up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/01/sweets-for-saturday-1_21.html
lovely post and a lovely looking drink.
I love a good frappuccino/iced mocha and this sounds delicious! I'm going to your place from now on instead of the coffee shop.
delicious yummy addition of cinnamon
Finally I found another crazy soul !! Same pinch :-) The Cinnamon Mocha looks delish .....lovely clicks Aipi.
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You are so funny! My kids and husband are like you; they eat ice cream all winter long. I love frapuccinos. Yours sounds wonderful. I definitely could have that in the winter:)
wonderful mouth watering recipe aipi!!..even i dont mind having it even during winter!!!
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That looks gorgeous! Drool worthy!
What a divine drink! Your frappö must taste so good.
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Liquid chocolate always makes me hungry.... it's soooo sweet, I feel melting in my mouth ! Hehehe :)
it looks delicious and perfectly blended! Giorgia & Cyril
Beautifully presented...... Really appreciate ur patience..... great.
That looks so good! And your photos/presentation are gorgeous :)
perfect Drink for this cold and windy day, nice click as usual.....
oh that looks so good and yum wish to grab that glass for one big sip :)
Oh my gosh beautiful no words to say..how did u made that design....
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Making the design actually is really simple. you just have to hold the glass under a stream of chocolate syrup. Just rotate the glass slowly while you pour the syrup. Hope that helps :)
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