
Better-than-Starbucks’ Java Chip Frappuccino – Protein-Packed!
The weather is getting warmer! Yay! And I hope you all had a GREAT Easter weekend.
If you want a way to enjoy warmer weather and keep the Easter treats going but without the guilt…I have the thing for you!
One of my favourite things about summer used to be Starbucks’ frappuccinos.
Sure I always felt like crap after drinking them (it’s the sugar for me, I just don’t do well with it), but they were soooo good! Creamy, sweet, refreshing and cool, some (my favourites of course) were chocolatey…
The winner for me was the Java Chip Frappuccino because I just loved those chunks of chocolate chips on my tongue. So yum!
Well, I’ve mentioned many a time my need for more protein in my diet, and shakes are one of the best ways for me to get this protein. I was trying to come up with a new and exciting shake flavour and realized I could try a protein version of a frappuccino. So then my mind got whirring and then I ended up with…well, THIS:
I sent my sister this recipe as soon as it was done because she’s pregnant and in need of extra protein and iron – this drink gives you 24% of your daily iron needs!!!
The stats? Well, one serving couldn’t fit in the tall glass in these pictures, so bear in mind this makes a HUGE serving. I would say a Starbucks’ Grande size for sure. I can easily have half of this for a snack.
But in one drink is:
- 225 calsΒ (versus 340 cals in a grande Java Chip Frappe from Starbucks)
- 6.6g fat (2.7g saturated) (versus 9.3g fat in Starbucks’ version – 6.7g of which are saturated)
- 18.2g carbs (versus 64g!!!! in Starbucks’ – this is the sugar, people!)
- 21.5g protein (versus 6.7g in Starbucks’ version)
This drink is creamy, chocolatey, sweet and indulgent. Just with a way better nutritional profile. There’s really no contest ;).
PS. If you aren’t a coffee drinker, just omit the coffee – easy!
This shot was taken about 90 seconds after I finished shooting the drink…that’s how good it is π
Anna’s Protein-Packed Better-than-Starbucks’ Java Chip Frappuccino!
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 scoop protein powder (my powder gives me 12g protein in 1/2 scoop)
1/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1 shot espresso (I use decaf)
1/2 cup almond milk
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 packets stevia (or sweetener of choice)
1 cup ice cubes
1 tbsp chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS:
1. Blend everything except chocolate chips together until smooth. If you want it thinner, don’t add as many ice cubes. If you want it thicker, add more!
2. Add chocolate chips to blender and blend for about 20-30 seconds more.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutritional information is per frappuccino (above recipe makes 1):
April 9, 2012
Tessa at Amazing Asset
Oh my goodness I love this! First of all, much cheaper than oleee Starbucks of course and the nutrition facts are great! Thanks for the idea lady, I am looking forward to enjoying one of these in the warm summer air!
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Tessa, I hope it satisfies your summer cravings! π
April 9, 2012
Sara @my less serious life
this looks great. i used to drink starbucks frappuccinos (i love the caramel and the regular coffee flavors) every saturday in college. i don’t ever get them anymore because of all the sugar – but this looks fantastic!
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
I always got regular coffee flavour too with a shot of sugar-free vanilla because I couldn’t hack the sugar. But then I cut out artificial sweeteners so I was kinda stuck haha. Hopefully you’ll like this variation! xx
April 9, 2012
Emily M
Yum! A good way to save money and calories!
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
It’s definitely cheaper for sure! I just love the chips floating around in it – makes it so much like that Java Chip flavour!
April 9, 2012
Annie @ Naturally Sweet Recipes
That looks so frothy and delicious! Great idea!
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Annie!
April 9, 2012
Lisa@HealthyDiaries
YUM! This looks delicious!! I’ve been craving coffee too! π
What brand protein powder do you use?
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Hi Lisa! I use Kaizen Naturals vanilla ice cream whey protein – it’s sweetened with stevia and is all natural, but I know a lot of people can’t handle whey. I would then recommend using something like Sun Warrior (I’ve heard good things, though we can’t get it in Canada so I can’t have it!) and Vega is great too. Mine gives me 24g of protein a scoop, so if you want the stats to be similar to this recipe just look for one around there.
I also sometimes use pumpkin seed protein powder – in one serving it gives about 10g protein but its servings are much smaller scoops than most powders’. It’s not sweetened though so the flavour needs masking, but a recipe like this would easily mask those flavours! And it’s great because one scoop has 20% of your iron needs – so it’s great when you need an iron boost! I wrote a post about it here.
April 12, 2012
Laura
This looks so good! I get addicted to frapps in the summertime, this sounds much better though. π Im in Canada as well and I order sun warrior from iherb for a good deal! ( in case your interested)
April 13, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Ooh thanks for the info! I’ll have to check that out – I’ve ordered from iHerb before and got badly dinged on the duty, but that was for supplements – may be cheaper for food!
April 9, 2012
Kristine Fretwell (@KristineFretwel)
Yum, looks fabulous!!
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thanks Kristine!
April 9, 2012
andrea drugay
Looks great! I used to drink those all the time but your version looks so much better π
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Andrea!
April 9, 2012
Kris
Oooo girl, you are seriously winning my heart right now!! I’m trying this and going to LOVE every single sip of it. Now…..let me get mixing!
xxoo
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Aw I hope you love it! Let me know! xxx
April 9, 2012
Jocelyn @ Peace.Love.Nutrition
Love this recipe! I’m always looking for healthy alternative for my coffee habit. I’ll have to try this one
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Jocelyn! I’m happy to have you stop by :). I really hope you enjoy this drink as a satisfying yet healthy treat!
April 9, 2012
Shira
Looks awesome! I adore greek yoghurt – so satisfying – and *of course* anything with coffee!
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Coffee IS awesome – and I love how protein-packed Greek yogurt is too, while making things so creamy!
April 9, 2012
Emily
This looks amazing! I’m definitely going to try making a vegan version with coconut milk yogurt. Mmm…perfect for summertime. (:
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Great substitute! You’ll still get lots of protein from the powder :). Enjoy!
April 9, 2012
Char Star (@chars_kitchen)
yumm!! I’ve been wanting to try making my own frappuccino, and this sounds delicious! I will have to grab myself some coconut yogurt to try π
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Grab that yogurt and go! π
April 9, 2012
Kilee
Yum! I WILL be making myself one of these tomorrow morning. I love adding coffee and espresso to my smoothies in the morning. Have a great day hun!
April 9, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Kilee, I can’t wait to hear how you liked it!
April 10, 2012
Ali @ whatalididnext
Oh I am sooo making this one! Salivating over the keyboard as I type π
April 10, 2012
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Thank you Ali! I hope you enjoy it π
May 17, 2012
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