Light Caramel Frappuccino (Mock Starbucks)

Submitted by Raquel Grinnell

"The closest I can get to my Starbucks obsession - this recipe has saved me hundreds of dollars! Prep time includes steeping the coffee overnight."

 

• Ready In: 12hrs 2mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 4 frappuccinos
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 3⁄4 cup ground coffee, coarsely ground (dark roast preferable, espresso even better!)
• 1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute
• 3⁄4 cup half & half light cream
• 3 cups ice
• 8 tablespoons sugar-free caramel syrup (plus more for drizzling)
• fat-free whipped topping (or light or fat-free whipped cream)

directions

1. In a large jar or container, combine the coffee grounds and cold water. Stir, cover and let sit for at least 12 hours, preferably overnight.
2. Line a coffee dripper or fine-mesh strainer with a coffee filter and place over a pitcher. Slowly strain about half of the coffee. Replace the filter with a new one and repeat with the remaining coffee.
3. Combine coffee and all ingredients except whipped cream into electric blender.
4. Blend drink until ice is crushed and drink is smooth.
5. Serve in coffee cups and top with whipped cream and caramel syrup (if desired).
6. Add straw for ease in drinking.