Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino
Here is the latest in Sweet Bean’s kitchen! Try our creamy, caffeine-packed caramel frappuccino made with just 3 ingredients and naturally sweetened with date caramel. The perfect dairy-free morning pick-me-up. As always, we would love to see and hear from you about how your own coffee creation.
Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino
Total Time: 8 minutes
Ingredients
ALMOND MILK ICE CUBES
2 cups almond milk
COLD BREW COFFEE
2 cups coarsely ground dark coffee
4 cups filtered water
DATE CARAMEL
15 pitted dates (15 dates equals ~200 g // if not sticky and moist, see notes)
3-6 Tbsp hot water
FRAPPUCCINO
16 standard-size almond milk ice cubes
2 cups cold brew coffee
3-5 Tbsp date caramel
Instructions
The night before, pour almond milk into a ice tray and freeze. You should have about 16 ice cubes.
The night before also make your cold brew coffee by coarsely grinding dark roast coffee beans. Add to a mixing bowl and cover with filtered water, then cover with plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator to brew.
The next day, strain cold brew through a coffee filter.
While your coffee is straining, make date caramel by adding 15-20 pitted dates to a food processor or blender.
Pulse/mix on low until small bits remain, then stream in hot water while the blender is on until a paste is made. You will need to scrape down the sides and encourage it along periodically. Only add enough water to form a paste – too much and it will be too liquidy. Set aside.
To make 2 frappuccinos, add all 16 ice cubes and 2 cups (480 ml) cold brew coffee to a blender and blend on high until puréed and smooth.
Add date caramel 1 Tbsp at a time and blend. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more date caramel to sweeten. I found 3 or 4 Tbsp to be the perfect amount. NOTE: you will have leftover date caramel, which can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Divide between tall serving glasses and top with whipped cream.
Serving: 1 serving Calories: 113 Carbohydrates: 20 g Protein: 1.9 g Fat: 3.1 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 185 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 16 g
