Originally I was going to show you how to make a strawberry cider slushie. My daughter and I saw the guy from the orchard selling these at the farmer's market. I was a tad suspicious, but it really was delicious. A bit sweet, but we split one so it was fine.
I could have bought strawberry apple cider at the farmer's market, but it was a really hot day and I didn't want to buy it and have it go bad because it wasn't on ice all day. I bought strawberries and planned to buy cider at my local fruit store.
Wrong!
Alas, it is not cider season and I couldn't find any cider to use.
So, you'll have to settle for the picture and the idea.
BUT!!!!!
I found this recipe and it looks like an awesome treat to make in the fall - maybe on one of those Indian Summer days.
Apple Cider Slushie at home
But I didn't want to leave you with nothing, so I have another treat to share.
I used to love Coconut Mocha Frappucinos. I was very sad when Starbucks took them off the seasonal menu. :(
But I have something that tastes just (almost) as good and is only 45 calories!
Our supermarket was having a sale on the Califia Farms Almond milk so I bought the no sugar added toasted coconut flavor. Add that to some iced coffee, and ice cubes and you've got heaven for 45 calories. I also added a handful of cacao nibs which gave it a nice extra boost (plus they are really healthy).
The story in pictures.
I also have a new favorite drink this week to keep me cool and writing.
I bought some coffee beans on Sunday from our local shop - Vanilla Hazelnut Creme. I used them to make a cold brew.
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| Note: I do NOT recommend mixing the toasted coconut with the vanilla hazelnut. Just no. |
The flavor of the coffee is so amazing that I can just add a little brewed coffee, a little milk and alot of ice and water and keep refilling all day. Because I'm diluting it so much, the caffeine kick is just like having about a cup or maybe two. The flavor stays strong because I used good fresh beans. YUM!
Coconut Mocha Frap. Now you are singing my song!!!!
ReplyDeleteKnew we were friends for a good reason.
DeleteCate, you always amaze me with your interesting recipes. I don't care for my coffee sweetened, so probably wouldn't try this, but I think Hubby would love it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, it's actually not not sweetened. That's why I liked it. I use the unsweetened almond milk. I don't put any sweetener in my coffee or tea. Funny since I have such a sweet tooth in other things.
DeleteYou're making me thirsty...and oddly longing for the cooler days of autumn and apple cider. LOL I will not wish away the summer! But I might slushy it away. I'm having fun blitzing various fresh fruits with ice cubes and coming up with yummy cold goodness. Can't wait until peaches are in season. Yum.
ReplyDeletePeach slushies? That sounds pretty fantastic.
DeleteI'm not a coffee drinker, but I some people who will love this! My middle son tells me he "likes coffee in things." He'll make a cup of mocha to have with his breakfast (a package of hot chocolate mix in a cup of coffee), so he might enjoy this alternative on these hot days. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll stick to non-coffee alternatives...like mint tea on ice. Mmmmm!
Jan, we tease my husband that he likes some coffee with his milk and sugar.
DeleteI have done that with hot chocolate. Yum!
I do love tea, but for some reason the acid in tea bothers me exponentially more than coffee does. Sad me.
Serious yum. I have been meaning to try that brand of almond milk too.
ReplyDeleteSerious yum. I have been meaning to try that brand of almond milk too.
ReplyDeleteThe coffee ideas are seriously yummo. I've been meaning to try that brand of almond milk. Do you like it best?
ReplyDeleteI do, Julie, but I really liked their coffee creamer. I bought the unsweetened creamer because it has a richer, thicker consistency than almond mil so it actually makes a dent in the coffee.
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to trying their new one -
http://www.califiafarms.com/products/coffee-creamer/original-better-half-creamer
I think it's a take-off on half and half. Sadly, I haven't seen it anywhere but on their website yet.
Correction!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSince I was on their website looking for a link for you, I did a search. Apparently my Whole Foods now sells the better-half creamer (which also comes in an unsweetened variety).
Oh, this looks delicious and not just because it's 95F here today. I haven't really broken out the frozn drinks here yet. We've had the mostly lovely weather: about 65 or 70F with a light breeze. PERFECT. But it's heating up, as it always does. :)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter got some of that coconut almond milk. She thought it was a little too tropical to use for cereal. :)
ReplyDeleteYour drinks sound yummy!