Description
A delicious and refreshing peppermint mocha frappuccino perfect for a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots espresso (cooled)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk, 2%, or a dairy-free alternative)
- 3 tablespoons Monin chocolate sauce
- 5 drops peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 cup ice
- Whipped cream (Optional for topping)
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (Optional for topping)
- Chocolate shavings or chocolate sauce (Optional for topping)
Instructions
- In a blender, add the cooled espresso, milk, chocolate sauce, peppermint extract, xanthan gum, sugar, and ice. You can adjust the sweetness and peppermint flavor to your liking after blending, just start with the recommended amounts and add more after you give your drink a taste.
- Blend everything until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste the Frappuccino and adjust the sweetness and peppermint flavor if you would like.
- Pour the drink into a tall cup, add whipped cream on top, chocolate sauce, candy canes, or whatever you decide to top your drink with, and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness and peppermint extract according to personal preference.
- Optional toppings can enhance the presentation and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg