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Get up & GO healthy frapp!


I'm a coffee addict, I'll admit it whole-heartedly. I guess part of that problem came from working at Starbucks for 3 years. Well, that was then.. When Starbucks was free. This is now, and I'd rather spend my $5 on Hasting. 

I drink coffee, everyday. And while I may be pregnant, I switch it up. Most of the time it's decaf, but I do have my days where decaf just doesn't cut it, and I need a little caffeine fix to boost me just a tad. So sometimes I'll make half caf or all out caffeinated! 

Since it has been rather hot, and I mean HOT recently, I've decided to start making my own frapps, for HALF (if not more) the price of Starbucks. Because, who are we kidding, if you're a parent you rarely have TIME for Starbucks, nor do you want to spend that money! The cool thing about the frapp is you can still make it 1/2 caf, decaf, or regular! 

You can switch it up and make different flavors, but I choose to switch with vanilla because it is the less artificially sweetened & doesn't contain nasty high fructose corn syrup! 

WHAT YOU NEED: 


- 3/4C Coconut Milk (Vanilla or Reg) I like vanilla
-  Dash of Vanilla Extract
- 1 to 1.5TBSP Natural Sweetner. I used Agave, but you can also use honey if you choose.
- 1/2C Chilled Coffee
- 1.5C Ice 

Just combine all this into a blender & purée or liquify & that's it! Add extra Sweetner or vanilla if you like a more vanilla taste, or like your coffee on the sweeter side! 






It is so delicious and so refreshing if you are a coffee lover, and you're not breaking the bank everyday making a trip to Starbucks. I love Starbucks dearly, but the cost has gotten ridiculous and the unhealthy factor of it all has just really turned me away. I can't remember the last time I GOT Starbucks. The awesome thing about this is you can make a decaf for your toddler and not feel guilty about them drinking it! If you're like me (and when I do order Starbucks) my son is pulling at my clothes, pitching a fit to have whatever I have in that clear plastic cup. 

Hope you guys enjoy this treat as much as I do!


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