Aug 04 2011

DIY Light Frappuccino Recipe – 2 Points +


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DIY Light Frappuccino

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In about as much time as it takes to stand in line at Starbucks and order one of their Grande Light Frappuccinos, you can make one yourself at home and save about $4.00. Just try this Frozen Blended Cappuccino Recipe and enjoy the creamy, coffee flavored goodness that you know and love. Each DIY Frappuccino has just 2 Points + and tastes fantastic. I found that the French Vanilla flavored creamer was sweet enough for me, but feel free to add in a Splenda or two if you want it really sweet. Quick and easy to make, it’s a fantastic low calorie frozen blended coffee drink recipe for any Weight Watcher. And best of all – no fancy espresso machine or name misspelling barista required. Enjoy!

DIY Light Frappuccino Recipe

Enjoy a homemade version of Starbucks Light Frappuccino from the convenince of your own kitchen. Each low calorie frozen blended cappuccino has just 2 Points + per serving, making it an ideal frozen coffee fix for Weight Watchers Members.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp instant coffee granules (regular or decaf)
  • 2 tbsp fat free vanilla flavored coffee creamer, powdered
  • 1/2 cup fat free milk
  • 8-10 ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender and process until smooth. If desired, sweeten with Splenda.

Preparation time: 2 minute(s)

Cooking time:

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 1

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 1 cappuccino smoothie
Serving size is entire recipe (about 1 ¼ cups)
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 95 calories; 0 g fat; 17 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 0 g fiber

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This entry was posted by on Thursday, August 4th, 2011 at 5:00 am and is filed under 2 Point, American, Coffee, Low Calorie, Smoothie, Snack, Vegetarian.

  • marknsvet

    A latecomer to the “party,” :) but I noticed that when I used Splenda in my tea every day, I had stomach/bowel issues. Not everyone has this problem, but several folks I know personally do. Sooo, I need to avoid Splenda. Just my two cents.

  • Dave Lewis

    Is that even a real degree? From what university/graduate school? I’ve been in healthcare for 22 years and I recommend both Splenda or Stevia in moderation. Red M&Ms also cause cancer…oh, wait, nevermind, that was bogus too.

  • http://twitter.com/Twolittlefrills nichelle

    Just made this but I used whole milk because that’s all I had. I also added a little extra coffee creamer to add some sweetness. It was delicious! Thanks for the recipe. I’ve added a post to my blog about it and linked to you. Thanks again!

  • ChaeRin

    Personally, my family uses Stevia over Splenda because Stevia is natural and Splenda is artificial. On the other hand, Stevia is extracted from leaves using ethanol, and such a chemical process can lead to debate about Stevia being “natural”. Splenda, by the way, has also created a “natural” version of their product.

    I personally recommend using honey (unless you are allergic to bees/pollen). Honey is great from your health, and it is truly natural. Pure maple syrup is also an alternative.

  • http://www.facebook.com/crystalyzaguirre0712 Crystal Kelly Yzaguirre

    very close is not the same. that’s why drug trials start with animals then move on to human trials before the drugs can be approved by the FDA. And sweeteners of any type light up the same pleasure centers in your brain that addictive drugs do. So stevia vs splenda is really a stupid debate since there isn’t any evidence splenda causes cancer in humans and they both cause your brain to react in the same way. Use whatever helps you sleep better at night *rolls eyes*

  • Erica B

    Do you use Stevia? I’m asking because I don’t know what to use. I was using just agave, but I’ve heard it’s not great either.

  • Paul

    It is in the processing and development of Splenda that causes it to become a carcinogen……I have held a Doctorate in natural health for 15 years and would never take Splenda, sucrolose, or any artificial sweetner.

  • Paul

    Skip the Splenda…..Splenda is a carcinogen….it is safer to use plain sugar.

  • Karen

    I have tried to make my own frapp from home once – it did not turn out too well but i am determined to try again. I currently go to starbucks every single morning, sometimes twice a day so it will be nice to master this recipe and drink this instead. I typically drink the mocha peppermint frapps with soy milk – so i have sugar free peppermint syrup on hand at home – once i get a blender that is strong enough for the ice cubes, i think i will be good to go!

  • http://www.facebook.com/kimmyleigh2003 Kimberly White

    Made this as soon as I saw the post…YUMMY! instead of using the powdered creamer I used Hershey chocolate caramel liquid creamer and did not have to use any sweetener at all!

  • http://www.facebook.com/kimmyleigh2003 Kimberly White

    I made this as soon as I saw it YUMMY! But instead of using powdered creamer I used Hershey chocolate caramel liquid creamer and fiddling not have to add any extra sweetener at all!

  • Vanessa

    Can you use coffee beans if you don’t have instant coffee? i mean I would blend them up…

  • Ashley Adkins

    Everything is a cancer causer anymore, so it doesn’t really matter what you put in your body if your cancer cells is going to react it will react to whatever it needs to when you put it in your mouth. It’s different for everyone considering their already in your system they just aren’t active.

  • Ashley Adkins

    What about a Vanilla Bean frappichino? I wont go to starbucks anymore after something they said before. But i love their Vanilla Bean i need a alternative to make myself ???

  • STFU punk

    Omg you know that the white rats they use for research is actually very close to our own immune system. That’s why they use them

  • HJ

    I would challenge you to find a study that linked it to cancer in humans. I read an article on Huffington Post recently that said while there were studies that showed the cancer in rats, there wasn’t any evidence of this happening in humans. I personally don’t care for either, but good science means results are replicated. This is halfway science. Humans are not rats.

  • Steph

    I love you! I am SO missing Starbucks on weightwatchers!

  • charity

    if you freeze coffee into ice cubes and exchange that with the ice cubes, you won’t have to worry about watering down your drink!

  • Stephanie

    How do you make the vanilla one?

  • Mary Ellen

    You had me until powdered coffee creamer. It’s all processed chemicals.

  • Elm

    The best artificial sweetener to use that’s all natural and tastes great is nustevia! it does not have the poisons that the rest has in it.

  • Johanna Wonderly

    its just milk, with the desired flavor syrup instead.

  • laaloosh

    Coffee granules are basically just instant coffee. So you want to make sure to use that…not pre-made coffee.

  • hillaryg

    Can I use pre-made coffee like from my kureg for this?? I don’t have coffee granuals??

  • so you know

    Stevia is a natural sweetener that comes from a herb. Besides everyone knows that artificial sweeteners only trick your brain to think you’re eating something sweet. (not from what I’ve heard on TV).

  • Justwondering

    I would love to know why exactly you say Stevia vs. Splenda. What specifically are you convinced Splenda causes? And can you site some specific studies that support these ideas? I hear about this from people it seems like every day, but nobody really has any legitimate reasons to feel the way they do about Splenda except “Well I heard on tv…” or “Somebody told me…”

  • kphillips

    This is soooo good I did cut back to one Tbsp of coffee,but the closest I have found to Starbucks Cafe Vanilla. I had smaller ice cubes so I measured them out and 1 cup of ice is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • Vickey

    Very good I used sugar free Davinci gourmet caramel syrup you can get it at A Sam club 24.4oz bottle for $5.00. They also have other flavors and some that are not sugar free too.

  • Teresa

    This was absolutely wonderful! I agree with only using 1 tbs of coffee, but if you like strong coffee keep 2. Even my 18 year old thought it was awesome! Thank you. I used the mocha coffee creamer powder…

  • pipercat

    I bought the ingredients specifically for this recipe since I don’t generally keep instant coffee or powdered creamer in the house. Whoa! The coffee was waaay too strong! I added about 2 tablespoons of liquid creamer and some more ice cubes, which definitely helped. Since I have the ingredients on hand anyway, I will make it again with the following changes: I’ll start with 1 tablespoon of coffee (I can always add more if needed), keep the 2 tbsp. powdered creamer, and add a packet of splenda. My advice is to use less coffee on your first attempt.

  • Courtney

    Can you use liquid creamer or does it have to be powder?

  • Becky

    Why not just make cold brew coffee and keep it in the fridge. Then add the ice, sweetener, and milk and blend when you want a frapp? That way you don’t have to use the instant coffee garbage. Anyone can make cold brew coffee, it’s embarrassingly simple and keeps well in the fridge for several days (if it lasts that long).

  • laaloosh

    Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

  • Dani

    If you add a pinch (~1/8 tsp) of xanthan gum, the final product has a slightly better texture (more like the real thing).

    (It does add about 1.25 calories)

  • Jennifer Wagner

     I make iced coffee at home all the time! My coffee maker broke (sad day indeed!) so I got these instant coffee packets, and it’s French Roast flavor. I also use original or vanilla soy milk to add a vanilla flavor to it instead of adding creamer! It’s just as good! :)

  • Madeleine

    If I don’t have powdered creamer, can I use the normal liquid kind?

  • Marshaldavis

    Delicious…I used almond milk which has fewer calories and carbs…fantastic!!!

  • http://babysnotinacorner.blogspot.com/ MommaK

    Where have you been all my life!  Thank you.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1315317365 Amy Hoffman Engle

    Also found the 2 tbsp of coffee a bit strong but  it was still super yummy!

  • Revers

    What a yummy treat….I made it as soon as I saw it on Pinterest! And, am enjoying it at the moment. I added 2Tbsp white sugar -not a fan of artificial sweeteners or substitutes. This is my new BEST indulgence.. I also used decaf. Instant coffee to avoid a sleepless night ;). Thanks soooo much for sharing this simply wonderful recipe!

  • Kris0937

    love this!! I saw it on pinterest and knew i had to try it! i used hazelnut creamer and it was sooo amazing <3<3<3 thanks!

  • http://www.mylifeinthecurvylane.com The Curvy Girl

    These look GREAT!! Thanks for the posting!

  • Janepray

    Next time I will try 1 Tbsp of coffee instead of 2,it was a little to strong for me.

  • Samanthan368

    omg this is so good! I used starbucks instant via coffee and i only used one packet. If i would have done 2 tbl it would have been really strong. I did everything else the same and used two packets of splenda.

  • Karol

     No Splenda, stevia!:)

  • laaloosh

    The instant coffee granules will dissolve in the liquid. Make sure to use INSTANT coffee…not regular :).

  • Jennadail

    How do you get the coffee to be smooth?

  • Kelli Esposito

    Thank you for this wonderful recipe!!  I ran this through the WW recipe builder and it came up with 3 points plus for me.  Has anyone else had the same result?

  • drea

    You have saved me from jumping off my diet train today.  This was SO good and I actually like it much better than the ones from Starbucks.  Thank You!!

  • Jennifer Martin

     Thank you so much!  I’ve only made this once, but can tell that I’m already addicted!  lol!

  • Gayle03

    Thank you so much for this recipe–it is awesome!!  I have been looking for years for a DIY light frappe recipe.  I used instant espresso powder, as that is what I had on hand. 

  • Jntbrnsk

    love these!  I use the maxwell house international flavors instant coffee, the mocha and hazelnut are my favorites.  I only need one tbs of the flavor and I add 1/2 tbs of the coffeemate sugar free vanilla creamer.  It adds some calories but still not like if you bought it at Starbucks.  Thanks for sharing.

  • JDennis

     I just saw something about making coffee ice cubes with your left over coffee.  I would think you could just use these instead of the instant coffee & ice cubes.

  • the.wickless.wrangler

    Tried this today and it was GREAT! Instead of using regular ice cubes, I used coffee ice cubes and a little more creamer. With your permission I would like to feature this on my website with a picture and of course a link back to your site. It would post 02/27/12. Thanks for sharing this!

  • Anonymous

    Jessica, the recipe calls for instant coffee granules, not actual coffee grinds. That way, the instant coffee will dissolve in your liquids. :)

  • Anonymous

    Yes, absolutely. Though more water and less milk will make it a bit less creamy.

  • AJones

    Can you just use prepared coffee and maybe less milk? Because I don’t use instant coffee! I buy Starbucks K cups for my Keurig! YUM!

  • Jessica

    The coffee didn’t grind up in the blender…my drink was full of tiny pieces of coffee grinds! Couldn’t even drink it.. I was disappointed! :(

  • Anonymous

    I believe you can find caramel or Dulce de Leche flavored coffee creamer at the grocery store, which you could use instead.

  • Anonymous

    What do you add to make the caramel one? Just a different powdered creamer?

  • Anonymous

    Just add some cocoa powder.

  • Airadales03

    But how do you make the Mocha one?

  • Anonymous

    This refers to the actual dry instant coffee powder or grinds, vs. instant coffee that has been prepared.

  • http://www.facebook.com/judge.walton Judge Walton

    coffee granules??? please define?

  • http://christymwong.wordpress.com Christy

    I just tried this recipe (found you on Pinterest too) & it’s delicious! So easy to make and much cheaper than Starbucks. Thanks for posting this!

  • Jessica

    Just made this with liquid creamer and espresso powder. I am amazed at how well it turned out. A little too strong of a coffee flavor for me, so next time it will be half espresso, half coffee. Thanks so much for the recipe!

  • Katie

    Hello. This looks amazing (found you on pinterest). I’m actually about to go to the store and I’m gonna pick some of the ingredients up. I just had a question though. The picture shows 3 different colored drinks. So i assume you can make them in different flavors. Do you just change the creamer flavor?? If you can email me with the answer I would really REALLY appreciate it. I love these things they are just too expensive to buy all the time :)

  • Samantha

    This looks awesome! Can’t wait to try it…i don’t have any of the powdered creamer at home currently…will the liquid kind work or should i make a run to the store haha

  • tara

    Im gonna try this

  • Kari

    I love to make this too, sometimes I add a Tbs of sugar free chocolate syrup…so yummy!

  • Kate

    Thanks soooooooooo much for sharing this! I can't wait to make this. We are on day 54 of 100+ and this is going to be perfect!

  • http://www.laaloosh.com LaaLoosh

    Yes! Sorry…that was a typo..thanks for catching that!! It's been corrected.

  • Shelli

    I don't understand the second ingredient. It says:

    2 tbsp cup fat free vanilla flavored coffee creamer, powdered

    Is that just supposed to be 2 tbsp of the creamer?

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