They say necessity is the mother of invention and it has been necessary for me to find a way to stay cool here lately. It’s been around 1,095 degrees here the last few weeks. Exaggerate much, you ask? Ok fine – I might be off by 1000 degrees or so, but otherwise that’s a pretty close estimate. Either way, this Mocha Frosted Coffee recipe hits the spot.
The thing that I like most about this recipe (besides it’s heat-fighting properties) is that it’s on the skinny side for frosted coffees. I use almond milk instead of half and half, and it only has 1 Tbsp of sugar. I was shocked when I looked at some similar recipes and saw that many of them called for ingredients like ‘1/4 cup chocolate syrup’. That seems like a lot to me. One even said 1/2 cup of sugar. A whole half of a cup! Since I wanted frosted coffee instead of cold coffee syrup I cut back on the sugar, subbed in the almond milk, and can now enjoy my new favorite drink guilt free.
The other thing I like about this recipe is that it’s made with individually packaged instant coffee crystals (I mentioned how much I’m loving those here recently). That means this recipe is fast! You don’t have to wait for regular coffee to brew and then cool (or use it hot and have lukewarm, watery iced coffee. Been there, done that.). Just dump a packet of instant crystals in with the other ingredients and let her rip, you’ll never know the difference.
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Mocha Frosted Coffee
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Makes 1 serving (about 2 cups)
1 cup ice cubes
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 Folgers .07 Oz Packet Instant Coffee Crystals
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp cocoa – this is my favorite kind
Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Place the ice in your blender and cover with almond milk, coffee crystals, sugar, and cocoa. Blend until smooth – about 15 seconds in my blender. Top with whipped cream if desired and enjoy your Mocha Frosted Coffee!
I need this in my life right now! Not sure if you have tried this or not, but I brew coffee and keep it in an ice tray in my freezer so my iced coffee doesn’t get watered down. I would definitely use these in this as well!
I like that idea! I actually don’t have a coffee maker, which is part of why I like the instant stuff.
Oh love the unexpected addition of cocoa! Looks delicious!
I sneak cocoa in wherever I can 🙂
Mocha Frosted coffee is delicious! Definitely one of my weaknesses!
Mine too, at least here recently! I’ll probably have to switch to something hot when it gets cold again but for now this is my jam 🙂
cold coffee is my thing esp for summer & your version sounds delicious.
Thanks!
and since we’re supposed to get more hot weather this week…this looks to be perfect!
Right on time!
This sounds and looks so delicious! Great pictures as well.
Thanks!
Yesssss this sounds perfect for the hot summer days we’ve been having. I need the caffeine but don’t want to drink something hot. YUM!
Hope this solves your problem!
This looks really yummy! I love my coffee in the morning and would love to put a spin on it!
It’s great when it’s hot outside!
This looks amazing and a lot more affordable than Starbucks! I will definitely try this!
DEFINITELY more affordable!
You know what ?!! I’m glad I ran across this because a couple weeks ago I tried to make this ….it didn’t go as planned but I guess what I did wrong is I brewed the coffee ☕️ before I put it in the blender and THATS WHY it was so liquidy!!! Makes sense ! Thanks you 😂😂❤️
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful.
These look SO GOOD!! I want them all day every day this week!
Thanks! I love them.
This Summer weather has gone pretty nasty, and this mocha frosted coffee will be my remedy to start my day!
Sounds perfect to me 🙂
Ok so I am an iced coffee fanatic and I’ve tried almost every recipe I could find to keep my Starbucks trips to a minimum. I will have to try this!
Let me know how you like it!
This looks and sounds delicious! Love that it’s on the skinnier side too.
I know, I couldn’t justify drinking it all the time if it wasn’t skinnier.
I’m going to share this with my mom and sister because they’re big coffee drinkers, but especially fun coffee like this one. I’m more of a weak black decaf girl myself.
Thanks! I don’t really like it black but my dad never had anything at all in his coffee.
I am all about a coffee on the skinny side! This coffee sounds tasty and your chalkboard pic is so cute! – Amy
Thanks! I borrowed the chalkboard from my bestie for pictures 🙂
Oh yum, I love the use of almond milk in this!!
Almond milk is my new favorite thing, hands down.
Looks to be a great recipe but, I dont drink coffee. Maybe I can use PERO???
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I’m not sure, I’m only vaguely aware of what that is. It’s a coffee substitute, right? It might work, you’d just have to try!
Mmm sounds nice and like the healthy subs you’ve used. Might just have to try making that, once we have summer back here in NZ because right now it’s cold!
Just have to save it for once the seasons flip 🙂
I love that you used almond milk, because that’s all I drink! Yum! I definitely need to try. Pinned. Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! XOXO
The question ‘what would you choose if you could get an unlimited supply of anything?’ came up recently and I asked almond milk 😂
Looks great Jordan. Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy!
Thanks for hosting!