(Dairy-Free) Mocha Protein Frappe
This (Dairy-Free) Mocha Protein Frappe is a deliciously rich, chocolate drink that packs a hit of protein and caffeine all in one. It is the perfect breakfast or post-workout snack!
Healthy Mocha Protein Frappe
I don’t think there’s a better way to start your day than with this super-refreshing mocha frappe. I am definitely a coffee drinker in the mornings, and this is an efficient way to combine breakfast and coffee all in one.
Made with just a few simple ingredients, it will be ready in a matter of minutes! It is perfect if you tend to have busy mornings and are needing to take breakfast on the go.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Chocolate Protein Powder – use your favorite brand of chocolate protein powder here!
- Cacao Powder – to enhance that chocolate flavor
- Chocolate Chips – I love to add in a few chocolate chips to give it a little extra sweetness, and the texture is fun too, but you can leave these out if you want a lower sugar option.
- Brewed Coffee or Cold Brew – to get that caffeine kick!
- Almond milk – you can use any kind of non-dairy milk you want
- Coconut milk – for the homemade whipped cream!
- Maple Syrup – natural sweetness for the homemade whipped cream
- Vanilla Extract – flavor enhancer for the coconut whip
Better than Starbucks!
My husband and I used to order the mocha frappes from Starbucks back in the day, and I still can’t believe how much sugar is in one of those drinks. I personally don’t love Starbucks coffee (it is so bitter), but their blended drinks are delicious. I just don’t want to be drinking that much sugar on a daily basis, nor do I want to pay $10 for a frappe. So making them at home is just as delicious, less expensive, and MUCH healthier! You get to decide what goes into your coffee drink, and add protein at the same time!
Make your own frappes at home!
(Dairy-Free) Mocha Protein Frappe
Ingredients
- 1 serving chocolate protein powder
- 1 tsp cacao powder
- 1-2 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips
- 8 oz unsweetened almond milk
- large handful of ice
Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1 15oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Put all of the frappe ingredients into a blender and blend for about 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
- To make the coconut cream, put a can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge overnight.
- Carefully take the can out of the fridge without shaking it. Open the can and using a spoon to scrape the cream off the top. There should be coconut water in the bottom of the can that has separated from the cream.
- Using a hand blender or whisk, blend together the coconut cream, maple syrup and vanilla for about 1-2 minutes, until it almost doubles in size and turns into whipped cream.
- Top the mocha frappe with the whipped cream and enjoy!
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