Chocolate Chip Frappe

So it was midnight and my Bear challenged me to make a frappe in the style of the java chip flavor at my favorite coffee chain...and I gladly accepted!  It's a work in progress, but I'd say it turned out delightful for a first try!

1 6oz cup of coffee
1/2 cup Silk Very Vanilla soy milk
1 tbsp hot cocoa
10-12 ice cubes
2 tbsp Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips

Optional: Hershey Syrup

Tools: Blender & Coffee Maker (or use instant, if you'd like)

1: Make a 6 oz cup of coffee.  I like to use my own coffee with the Ekobrew (highly recommend!!!):

2: Put everything (minus the chocolate chips) in the blender.  If you have the time to think about this in advance, cool the coffee in the refrigerator for a bit before you make this... it's essential for having more of a slushy drink

3: When ice is completely blended, add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times so as to keep some of the chocolate chips chunky

4: If you really like chocolate, add a bit of Hershey's syrup on top for fun!

Makes: 1 beverage

Note: Get creative!  Add some vanilla, peppermint, peanut butter or any other flavors that you might like with chocolate.

Mimosa Time!

It's strange to say that I've made it into my 30's without ever having had a Mimosa!  I rarely drink, but when I do I enjoy a glass or two of light rose wine and never really venture outside of that.  However, a few months back I was at a family gathering when someone prepared this delightfully simple drink for me.  Loved it!  I especially enjoy it with high pulp orange juice and a nap. ;)

sparkling wine "champagne"
high pulp orange juice

Mix equal parts champagne and orange juice- that's it!

Direct Link: Mimosa Time

Movie Theater Slushie

Vanilla Triple Berry Smoothie

A purple smoothie!  Love, love, love the vanilla soy yogurt in this one.  What a treat!

1 cup Very Vanilla Silk Soy milk

6 tbsp vanilla soy yogurt
1/2 cup frozen berries (blackberries, blueberries, red raspberries)

1: Put soy milk in first, then yogurt, then the fruit... this is important because if you put the yogurt in first, it won't mix as well.

2: Blend it up!

Oh my goodness...so creamy and delicious!

Vanilla Peach Smoothie

Honestly, this tastes more like a treat than a healthy drink!  A delicious dessert smoothie, this peach applesauce smoothie was like drinking peach cobbler through a straw!  If you'd like to make a thicker version, just add a bit of granola.

1 cup vanilla soy milk
1/3 cup soy yogurt (vanilla, if you'd like, but plain will do too!)
2/3 cup frozen peaches
3 tbsp cinnamon applesauce

Blend together and enjoy!

Makes: One large (2 cup) smoothie