cold coffee drink recipe
Nutritionists and financial planners alike point out the stupidity of indulging in cold coffee drinks like Starbucks frappuccino. Although, of course, if you need to de-stress and a $5 cup of fatty coffee accomplishes this, it’s better than, say, a $50 massage or a $60 pair of new shoes.
What is it about a “fancy” (i.e., expensive) coffee drink that is so alluring when I’m frazzled & stressed out? The caffeine, of course, the sweetness, and the whole “naughtiness” of a splurge. That, plus no mess to clean up. I have a very strong love of coffee, and during the summer I like to make “home-made” (i.e., cheap) blended versions. Other recipes here.
HappyMama’s summer coffee:
1. pour left-over coffee into ice-cube tray & freeze. When you’re ready to blend, take the tray out of the freezer and let it sit for a couple minutes; they thaw quickly & pop out easily then.
2. pour some skim milk (I don’t measure ingredients typically, I prefer the “dump & adjust as needed” method) into the blender or smoothie machine, add the frozen coffee cubes and a scoop of vanilla protein powder, and blend. [I'm a big believer that we need high-protein breakfasts, and typical whey protein has 20 g. per scoop. I get flavor, caffeine, and protein in just one shake. The protein powder also adds about 120 calories, but it will keep you feeling "full" longer.]
3. having a bad day or want a treat? Add sugar, hershey’s syrup, or chocolate malt powder, or substitute cream for the milk! Top with cool-whip & chocolate shavings for company.
