Saturday, May 2, 2009

Frappucinno (Iced Coffee)

Oh Starbucks frappuccino how I heart thee so, BUT I AM NOT FEELING THAT JACKED UP PRICE RIGHT NOW!! Having a Starbucks addiction is a serious thang! My poison is the simple, good ol frappuccino. No bells, no whistles. Luckily if I can't make it to a Starbucks I can go buy one of those overpriced little jars (which always has a hint of that bottled taste) oooooooooooooooooooor I CAN MAKE IT MYSELF!! First let me say thank you to Georgia Wright who was so kind to send me this recipe. You have saved me SO much money girl! This iced coffee version always does the trick when I'm having a Starbucks frappuccino craving. It's smooth, creamy with just the right amount of coffee kick and sweetness. It makes you just wanna grab a magazine, kick your feet up and sip away. A pitcher of this stuff stays in my refrigerator. It is soooo good on a hot day and my company is always impressed when I serve up this simple little drink. And the coffee ice cubes is just the cherry on top!!





Frappuccino (Iced Coffee)









Step 1) Pour 6 cups of very cold water into your coffee maker.



Step 2.) Add 12 Tablespoons of your favorite coffee. I use Folgers French Vanilla. (Yeah I know, 12 Tablespoon is a lot! But the coffee needs to be super strong.)And you can use the left over grounds to make my glowing face and body scrubhttp://tr.im/kk37! See there, all is not wasted!




Step 3.) Pour 1 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk into a blender. You can use half the can if you don't like your iced coffee sweet. I like mines sweet and creamy.


Step 4.) When the coffee is done brewing pour it into the blender.


Step 5.) Use the leftover coffee to make ice cubes. That way your drink will stay super cold without getting that watered down taste.



Step 6.) Blend until well mixed. It will be frothy on top when well blended.


Step 7.) Now stick in the refrigerator until cold (which will take forever it seems). I sometimes stick mine in the freezer if I'm in a hurry to get it cold.


When it's nice and chilled and your coffee cubes are ready, just pop a few in a glass and pour in that yummy iced coffee.


Enjoy!!!!!!

*Tip* If after making this you find that it is too sweet for your taste, just pour a cup of water in your coffee maker and brew up some more coffee to dilute the sweetness. You can also use the left over grounds to make more coffee for some coffee cubes. I know some people say it's a no-no to brew the same grounds twice, but I find it works jut fine with this.
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9 comments:

  1. EricaMay 2, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    That sounds sooo good definitely gonna have to try it out. and where can I find your face and body scrub u were talking about I go through alot of coffee grounds.
    thnks

    http://ehaggins.blogspot.com/ http://myfirst5k-erica.blog.com

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  2. Rae AnnMay 2, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    That looks awesome. Can' wait to try it!

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  3. AnonymousMay 3, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Looks yummy even though I don't drink coffee. But, I am going to make for my husband so I can use the coffe grinds for the scrub. Love how you keep it real.....items on your counters, recipes we will use and simple and quick, double duty items in a healthy way......KEEP'EM COMING!!!! Also looking forward to the recipes you mention will be coming shortly.....imagine drool. Also hope you will definitely look into posting recipes at the bottom so we can print out rather than handwriting each one in between your steps showing each process. Please don't take that out either because it is definitely a help having the visual. Sorry for the rambling comment but a great blog that can only get better.

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  4. ydccMay 3, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Hey Erica! I posted the link to the scrub recipe for ya!

    Excellent Rae Ann, let me know how ya like it.

    Thanks so much Annonymous! This blog is such a fun lil hobby so I will definitely keep them coming! Yes I will surely be posting the printable recipes. I'm currently trying to find a widget that will let me create a pop-up window so that I can just post the ingredients and recipes. Hopefully I'll have that done real soon. I know that will make it so much easier than having to write it all out. Thanks so much for the support and feedback.

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  5. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Just stopping by from Mom Bloggers Club. Your recipes look great. I look forward to trying some.

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  6. AnonymousMay 24, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    i can't wait to try this yahyah! I have nothing to do tomorrow so i will be a cooking DIVA with a lot of your recipes!

    -Minka

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  7. ydccMay 25, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Hey Minka!!! I always get excited when my hair sisters stop by lol Let me know how ya like it!

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  8. LakishiaMay 31, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    That looks so good, I'm definately going to have to try this recipe! I love Starbucks Frapps, so what better way then to make it at home for half the price and as much as I want :)

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  9. JackieJuly 4, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I wish I had read this before I went to the grocery store today but I am going back tomorrow to get some sweetened condensed milk. This looks delicious! BTW, I made your potato salad today and it was a huge hit! Thank you for sharing your culinary talents - I need all the help I can get.

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