Occasionally on hot, long drives, I will treat myself to either Peet’s Freddo or a Starbucks Frappuccino. Although I’d prefer to support a local coffee shop, the interstate does not offer many options. Recently, thanks to a friend’s suggestion, I realized I could make these drinks at home. A vegan homemade mocha espresso frozen blended drink is the perfect pick me up on a lazy, hot afternoon and as easy to make as a smoothie.
Homemade Mocha Espresso Frozen Blended Drink
Place in blender:
- 1.5 cups ice
- one shot of espresso (cool it before hand for best results. Substitute really strong coffee if you don’t have an espresso machine
- 2 cups soymilk (I prefer vanilla flavored)
- organic, vegan chocolate syrup to taste
Blend and enjoy! No disposable cups involved.
You may want to adjust the ice to soymilk ratio based upon how thick you like your frozen drinks.
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Jennifer Lance
Jennifer lives on 160 acres off-the-grid in a home built with her own two hands (and several more skilled pairs of hands) from forest fire salvaged timber. Her home is powered by a micro-hydro turbine, and she has been a vegetarian for 21 years. Jennifer graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in art education and has been teaching art to children for over 16 years. She also spent five years teaching in a one-room schoolhouse before becoming the mother of two beautiful children. Jennifer has a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently teaching preschool, as well as k-8 art. She enjoys writing, gardening, hiking, practicing yoga, and raising four akitas. Jennifer is the founder and editor of Eco Child's Play (http://ecochildsplay.com) "I’ve always been concerned about the earth and our impact upon it. Now that I have children, I feel compelled to raise them with green values. From organic gardening to alternative energy, my family tries to leave a small carbon footprint." Please visit my other blog: http://reallynatural.com
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WOW! Thanks for sharing this here, this recipe will be a definite part of my vegan recipe collection!