Quick, Easy and Low-Cal ~ Blended Mocha Frappe

This tip is so easy I'm almost embarrassed to share it.

But I'm going to share it anyway...just in case.

Of course you might already know how to make a blended frappe.

It's not like it's rocket science.  But I have a tip or two that may make it quicker, easier and maybe even creamier and tastier!

One of the hardest things for me in my battle against the bulge is feeling deprived of many of the treats I really love. 

I really love my coffee.  

And chocolate.  

And I especially love them together...

If you want to keep enjoying delicious frappes without all the calories you can make your own version at home.  You could use your leftover coffee from that morning or you can use one of these Ready Brew packets from Starbucks. There are other versions you can use (like Folgers) at your local grocery store too.   You could even use some of those instant coffee crystals that come in a jar if you choose.

I like these decaffeinated Ready Brews for days when I'm craving a frappe in the afternoon but don't want to lay awake half the night regretting my decision.  Although that's when I get to watch all the best Vampire shows on Netflix or Hulu...shhhhh!

You'll need a blender of some sort.  Ours isn't anything fancy but it works great.

Add to blender:

Two cups of lowfat or nonfat milk

Two cups of crushed or cubed ice

1 or 2 packets of Ready Brew or individual serve instant coffee (depending on how strong you like it)

1/2 packet Jell-O chocolate flavored, sugar-free * fat-free instant pudding (save the other half for next time)

Blend until creamy.  Serves two...I make one for my sweetheart too.  He makes coffee for me in the morning before I wake up and I really appreciate that!  He's such a sweetheart.  :)  

Pour into your favorite treat glass and enjoy!

The pudding mix is the secret ingredient that gives the chocolate flavor AND the creamy consistency of a full calorie, full fat frappucino.  Oh so yummy!!!

I also added a little dollop of fat-free whip cream and sprinkled some chocolate on top.  

What are you waiting for?  

Sugar-free, low-fat, and even caffeine free if you want...

Who said being good had to be boring?

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It's Thursday but this should qualify for Wordless Wednesday!

Yeah, I don't have a multi-colored countertop...that's ALL of the morning coffee.  Hmmmm...
And NO, I did not resort to drinking wine (as seen in the background) but I can't say it wasn't tempting!  Lol.

But since it's obvious that I'm really NO GOOD at NO WORDS...

WTH???  I guess it's a mocha kind of day!!!

And, as if that wasn't enough:

 What does this picture say???

 But I won't be feeling sorry for myself on this gray, wet, wet, wet day.  Oh NO, NOT ME!

Because very recently this happened:

I reached over 2500 pageviews in one day???

I think that's cause for a celebration (even if probably half of the pageviews came from me  ;).  I have some ideas knocking around in the thinker about this...I'll tell you when one settles in for a stay.

I guess what's most important in all of this is that I want to say THANK YOU to all of you that find the time to stop by.  WE LOVE HAVING YOU HERE!!!  And little things like reaching 2500 pageviews really makes our day!  Regardless of the leaky, wet tendencies we are experiencing...

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Do you take cream and sugar with your coffee?

Wouldn't it be nice to sit with a friend and share a big warm cup of coffee or tea?

To share stories, and laughter, and just keep each other company.

No rush; nowhere to be.

Just friends, and the heat of the coffee finding it's way through the mug, to warm your hands in that pleasant sort of way.

We can sip from great big mugs that fit perfectly in our hands.

Talk about nothing really, or our deepest feelings, if need be.

Quiet moments like this can be kind of rare around here.  Every minute accounted for;  so much to do.

Makes little things, like this cream and sugar pair, hold so much significance for me. 

I long to linger over coffee with a sweet friend ~ soon. 

I found these adorable little cream and sugar servers at my most recent thrift store foray, when we were searching for the perfect wire basket to use as our light fixture in the new LAUNDRY.  I just couldn't pass them up.  Not to mention they go perfectly with all my white ceramics and pottery!

They make me think of special times with special people.  :)

I hope you are able to find time to spend with your special people regularly.   That they don't live too terribly far away. 

And that life allows you some time to just linger...

{This is dedicated to you, Nikki.  Miss you terribly.}

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