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Skinny Caramel Frappe

July 2, 2012 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 42 Comments

Hi Everyone,

Boy do I have a treat for you!!  But first I wanted to tell you that I do read all of your comments and even if I don’t get to reply to them, I do read them.  After a few of my coffee drinks, some of you suggested I use Xanthan Gum to prevent my coffee from separating.  It works like a charm!  A little sprinkle and no more coffee separation.  I also asked you what is your favorite kind of coffee is and a few of you said Caramel Frappuccino’s.  I was requested to try to make a skinny version of the drink.  Hmmm, I wasn’t sure how I was going to do it?  I couldn’t find caramel extract in the stores and then one day it hit me, try Amazon!  Sure enough there it was.  I received my package last week, ran out and got the Xanthan Gum and the Skinny Caramel Frappe was born!

This drink tastes amazing!!!  I love that it doesn’t separate and I love that it tastes just like a caramel frappuccino!  I know in my recent pictures I put whip cream on top of my drinks and you ask if it is in the calorie count, normally not.  But this one it is, and I also included the caramel drizzle on top.  How many calories is my 2 1/4 cups of cream goodness?  65 calories!!  Love it!!!!


This drink is so easy to make.  I froze 1 1/2 cups of coffee, and left it on the counter for a few minutes to thaw a little.  In a blender I added the coffee, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon of caramel extract, 1 packet of stevia and 1/4 teaspoon of Xanthan Gum.  Topped it with 2 tablespoons of Fat Free Redi Whip, Whip Cream and about 1 teaspoon of Caramel  Syrup.  Easy peasy!  A tasty drink to make and under a few minutes.  Beats spending driving to Starbucks!

Don’t mind the pictures, it was warm out and the sun really isn’t very kind to my drink!  It melts pretty quickly!!    You know I like to do my Starbucks Comparison, so lets see how we do.

Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Light Blend (Grande):  140,  Fat:  0,  Sodium:  190,  Carbs:  30,  Sugar:  29,  Protein:  3

My Skinny Caramel Frappe:  65,  Sodium:  65,  Carbs:  12,  Sugar:  11.8,  Protein:  4

Well, looky, looky!!  For mine you get more drink, more than half the sugar, and carbs.  Plus mine has a pinch more protein.  I’ll take mine thank you very much!!

Skinny Caramel Frappe
 
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Prep time
3 mins
Total time
3 mins
 
A frozen, creamy coffee drink made with non-fat milk, caramel and topped with whip cream and a drizzle of caramel syrup.
Serves: 2.1/4 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 heaping teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • 1 tsp caramel extract
  • 1 packet stevia or 1 tbsp. sugar (to taste)
  • ¼ tsp Xanthan Gum (optional)
  • toppings:
  • 2 tbsp. whip cream, fat free
  • 1 tsp. caramel syrup
Instructions
  1. In a cup mix coffee and water and stir until combined. Pour into a shallow container, cover and freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Let the frozen coffee thaw a little if your blender doesn't chop ice well.
  3. In a blender add coffee, milk, caramel extract, stevia and xanthan gum. Blend until combined.
  4. Pour into a glass and top with whip cream and caramel syrup
Notes
Calories for the whole recipe: 65, Sodium: 65, Carbs: 12, Sugar: 11.8, Protein: 4
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2¼ cups
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I am having so much fun with these coffee drinks!!  What kind should I make next?  Do share!!!  I find it a challenge trying to come up with a healthy or low calorie version of our favorite drinks!!!

It’s my Sunday and I have lots to do today!  I have to plan, prep and pack for my trip next week!  It’s going to be hard not to cook for over a week.  I’m going to miss that but I’m hoping to come up with new ideas while I’m gone.

Have a wonderful week!

Toodles,

Jen

 

UPDATE:  XANTHAN GUM is a gluten free powdered thicker that prevents food from separating.  I bought it at my local grocery store in the health food section.  I used Bob Mills Brand.

 

Filed Under: Coffee and Frappes, Drinks Tagged With: Caramel, caramel frappe, coffee, drink, frappuccino, Starbucks, whip cream

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Comments

  1. RC @ Just Add Cayenne says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    This looks exactly what’s needed here inTX, yum! I didn’t xantham would help, but I must try now.

    Thanks for another great post, and I think you mean “less” than half the sugar and carbs in your Starbucks comparison…..right? Have a great Monday!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 7:09 AM

      Yah your right!! 🙂 Thanks for the correction!

      Reply
  2. Joanne says

    July 2, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Caramel fraps were always my favorite but I haven’t had one in at least five years because they’re so high calorie! Love this healthier version.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 7:08 AM

      Thanks! I hate the calories of the SB drinks!! There crazy!!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie G says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    This looks amazing — how do you come up with the ideas for all your recipes?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:59 AM

      I made this one because of you Guys! It was requested, so I took a shot at it and I’m pretty happy of the outcome.

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Delicious!! I like the idea of xanthan gum to keep it from separating! Going to have to try it!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:53 AM

      Loving Xanthum Gum! It makes the drinks look so much nicer!

      Reply
  5. Trish says

    July 2, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I can’t wait to make this. what is xanthan gum and where can I find it?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:53 AM

      Xanthum Gum is a gluten free powder used to thicken soups, sauces ect… I bought mine at my local grocery store, its located in the health food section. A reader posted that they bought there’s at Walmart.

      Reply
  6. Tara Noland says

    July 2, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    You sure do drinks yummy!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:51 AM

      Thanks Tara!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. No Sugar Sweet Life (@nsSweetlife) says

    July 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    That looks like the best 65 calories anyone could eat/drink!! YUM! Where does one buy xanthum gum? is it powdered?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:51 AM

      Xanthum Gum is a powder and I bought it at my local grocery store, it’s located in the health food section. I put a link on my blog showing the information on the brand I bought.

      Reply
  8. Kammie says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I love it! Xanthan gum is for thickening right? Where do you get yours?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:50 AM

      HI Kammie, yes it’s a thickner. It’s a gluten free powder located in the health food section of the grocery store. I put a link on my blog for the one I got.

      Reply
  9. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! says

    July 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    MMMMM that looks delicious. I use xantham gum in all of my smoothies and it makes such a difference. I can’t wait to try your creation!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:49 AM

      I can’t believe how nice xantham gum is! It’s nice not having my drinks seperate.

      Reply
  10. Iris Bryant says

    July 2, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Your drinks are amazingly good! I’m saving all kinds of money by not going to star bucks anymore! Now how about the salted caramel mocha frappuccino or the mint mocha chip frappuccino?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:48 AM

      The salted caramel mocha frappe will be easy, and I the mint mocha chip should be pretty easy too! I’ll give them a try and if they turn out, I’ll post them! 🙂

      Reply
  11. cassandrabish says

    July 3, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    This is my favorite frappe that you’ve shared so far!! I love all caramel coffee drinks. My ultimate favorite is a skinny iced caramel macchiatto from Starbucks. I hate that the macchiatto is my favorite because it’s really particular to Starbucks, I haven’t found anything that tastes the same but there are some drinks that are similar. This one definitely looks like it will be a close runner!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:47 AM

      I love the caramel macchiatto too! This is close, you’ll just have to try it and see the comparissions! 🙂

      Reply
      • cassandrabish says

        July 6, 2012 at 5:24 AM

        I made it for breakfast this morning and lucky for me I had the skinny caramel macchiato syrup in my fridge! I used that instead of caramel extract and it was delicious. Seriously amazing!

        Reply
        • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

          July 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

          Yum! The caramel macchiato sauce sauce sounds good!! Where did you find it? Loving this coffee!! it’s like drinking a sweet treat!

          Reply
          • cassandrabish says

            July 9, 2012 at 5:09 PM

            I think you can get it at any grocery store. Unfortunately there’s no Trader Joes by me 🙁 But it’s by all the refrigerated coffee creamers and almond milk. I love it in my coffee protein shakes too!

          • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

            July 11, 2012 at 11:46 AM

            I’ll look fo rit next time i’m at the grocery store, it sounds so good!

  12. Baking Serendipity says

    July 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I knew of the xanthum gum trick, but have never heard of caramel extract. Love this! I’ve been addicted to the coconut cookie crumble mocha from Starbucks lately. My husband laughs every time I order it because it’s such a long name for a drink!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 4, 2012 at 10:23 PM

      I had a hard time finding the caramel extract, thank goodness for Amazon! You can find anything on that site! :)The Cookie Crumble Mocha is my step-daughters favorite. She went to SB the other day to order it and they said they can make it but they were out of the crumble. she was so disappointed, she ended up with a Coconut Frappe.

      Reply
  13. Mrs. Delightful says

    July 5, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    This looks so refreshing!

    Mrs. Delightful
    http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 5, 2012 at 6:11 AM

      I love it! Going to make one this morning!

      Reply
  14. Michelle Day says

    July 9, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Jennifer,
    This looks super delish and refreshing. I need one right about now beings as we have FINALLY gotten our summer weather in CA. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday last week. I can’t wait to see what you link up next. Have a great week.

    Michelle

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM

      Thank you for having me! I’ll miss this Thursday’s, but I’ll be back next week!!

      Reply
  15. Julie @ Sugarfoot Eats says

    July 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Look delicious!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 11, 2012 at 11:42 AM

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Linda says

    March 24, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Your drinks sound AWESOME! Can’t wait to order the caramel extract and buy the Xanthum Gum to make some asap:) One of my sons is a fitness trainer Wait until I give him these recipes!

    Reply
  17. emily says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Love this recipe and cannot wait to try! But just want to double check…you do NOT have to brew the coffee? You just mix the ground coffe with water?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      October 2, 2013 at 6:54 AM

      Yes, that is what I do. Or u could brew some coffee and let it chill in the fridge, then just add ice to the frappe when u blend it together.

      Reply

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