Keep cool with iced cappuccino blended to a frosty beverage!
Iced Cappuccino
I absolutely love drinking a cup of coffee in the morning. It’s a habit that I started when I was in college to try to keep me awake to study.
Like many students I had a terrible routine of laying in bed with my books piled around me, which promptly put me to sleep.
With that, I had to try any tactic that I could to get my work done. I quickly learned that if I had a little caffeine in me I wouldn’t nod off so quickly.
That’s how the love relationship started, and now I just drink coffee because I like it.
Drinking a cup of coffee has become a part of my morning routine. As I’m getting ready for work a cup of coffee is nearby, and forty minutes later when I get to my office, I’m ready for a second cup.
But the summer months have been a different story. It’s been unseasonably warm here in Monterey.
The weather has tipped to the high seventies, edging in the eighties for a few weeks too.
I know, I know, that’s dream weather compared to what some of you are experiencing.
I’m telling you that since we moved along the coast almost 10 years ago, we’ve gotten so used to the cool ocean breeze that we just can’t handle the heat.
So we’ve been cooling down with cold coffee and Frosty Cappuccinos!
Instead of heading to one of those expensive coffee shops for a blended coffee drink, I made this coffee concentrate for iced coffee and have it chilled in my refrigerator ready to be used at any time.
Since I have a portable blender at work that I use for smoothies, I can take my concentrate with me and enjoy a Frosty Cappuccino during the afternoon too!
Frosty Cappuccino
Cool down with a frosty cappuccino drink! Homemade iced concentrate blended with ice just like a coffee shop but without the expense.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Coffee Concentrate for Iced Coffee
- 1/4 cup milk (or almond, coconut, half and half)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (honey, sugar, brown sugar, coconut palm sugar)
- 1- 1 1/2 cups ice or iced coffee concentrate
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 24Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 24mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
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Aunt Bee
Coffee is my WEAKNESS! Especially iced coffee! This frosty cappuccino looks SO DELICIOUS!!!!
Sandra Shaffer
Yep, I right there with you Brandi! I drink coffee all year long, but it does feel like a special treat when it’s cold and blended!
Norma Chang
Great idea with the coffee concentrate, definitely keeping some in the fridge and some in the freezer, thanks for sharing.
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Norma! It’s very handy to have the coffee concentrate pre-made to enjoy whenever the mood hits!
Priya
I would love to have one cool Cappuccino right now! this looks yumm..
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Priya! his frosty cappuccino is refreshing day or night!
Sandra Shaffer
Yes you do need one of these cold drinks, Joanne!!
Sandra Shaffer
This frosty drink will definitely cool you down!
Choc Chip Uru
Mmm, I could go for one now 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Sandra Shaffer
Blended drinks are so refreshing!
Joanne/WineLadyCooks
I love my iced coffee in the warm weather. I’m going to try making coffee concentrate from your recipe — what a terrific idea. I’ve pinned and shared.
Joanne
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Joanne! The concentrate is nice to have and knowing you, you’ll get real creative with coffee drinks and come up with another super drink!
Mary Ellen
This looks so good and I am not a coffee lover.
Sandra Shaffer
Well, I’ll take that compliment anytime 🙂
Nicole Neverman
Such a great combination of ingredients! Who can go wrong with coffee and cinnamon??
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Nicole! I’m sold on the combination for sure 🙂
Jen
I don’t drink coffee, but if I did I know I would be drinking this every day! Love how easy it is and perfect for summer!
Sandra Shaffer
SUPER easy, which is the best part of blending a quick beverage!
Bam's Kitchen
Sounds so refreshing and love the cinnamon in there! I have been busy making Frappies this weekend too. Great minds think alike. You will see my post soon too. Just shared!
Sandra Shaffer
Ohh, can’t wait to see your cool drink! Yes, our tummies have been on the same channel 🙂