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It’s Monday! I have another amazing drink recipe for a hot summer day!
Also, this is Strawberry Week on Chemistry Cachet, so I’ve got some more wonderful strawberry inspired posts for you this week. Follow so you won’t miss out on a single one! If you follow me on instagram or twitter, then you’ve seen some sneak peaks of this wonderful new drink!
Strawberries are one of the prettiest and sweetest summer fruits. There is nothing that says summer more than a plump, juicy, sweet strawberry ripe on the vine! This frappuccino encompasses all that wonderful flavor with a cake like twist! I took one sip of this and it reminded me of this old-fashioned strawberry cake a sweet lady I know who has been making it 40+ years! Bonus, this is LOW CALORIE and only requires five ingredients too! So you get your sweet tooth fix in a quick and easy way
Strawberry Cake Frappuccino
♥1 cup strawberries, diced
♥1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
♥1 tbsp coffee creamer (I used vanilla flavored, could use any kind!)
♥1 tbsp instant vanilla pudding
♥ Optional : 1/2 tsp butter extract** (this really gives it a great cake flavor, but optional since it is good without 🙂 )
♥Optional : 1 – 2 packets of sweetener (I used stevia, made need 2 packets if strawberries aren’t really sweet!)
♥2 cups of ice
First, heat your diced strawberries up in the microwave for about 1 minute, just until they start breaking down and forming a syrup. This is what makes this frappuccino so good! Next, add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Top with sprinkles and whip cream if you want!
**Chemist Note: I’ve mentioned this before in my previous recipes, but extracts are a great way to add in some flavor without additional ingredients or sacrificing texture (or calories 😉 ). As a chemist, I have a plethora of extracts that I add in recipes. Here are some of my favorite extracts that I always have on hand like when you want to make this drink or my frozen caramel coffee:
♥ Natural Flavor Butterscotch Extract
See those donuts in the picture? Those are coming up later in the week. They involve strawberry and they are healthy, yet delicious! Come back for that recipe on Thursday!
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What is your favorite summer fruit? I think strawberries and watermelon are my top favorites, although I love all fruits 🙂 Happy Monday!
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Oh yummy. I agree that strawberries are quintessential to summertime.
I’ve recently gotten into extracts, too. I’ve always used vanilla, but now I’m toying around with almond and lemon!
Almond and lemon are awesome, I also love using maple when I make cookies for clients, it makes a huge difference!
Hi there my first visit, I will be back because I like what I see, this frappoccino looks nice
Thank you, hope you will come back often! This frap is really delicious 🙂
Oh my, this sounds and looks amazing! Thank you so much for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. I love having you at the party 🙂
Hugs!
Thank you so much Stephanie! I love linking up with you, so many wonderful posts!
that looks totally dangerous! eg fattening but yummy! cheers from kidcandoodle.com
Nope low calorie! Can even be even be sugar free! But still taste decadent!
This looks so sweet and delicious, plus fun to make. Saves a trip to Starbucks too! I found you on Stephanie’s Roses of Inspiration.
Thank you Nora! Your right, easier than going to Starbucks 🙂
At first I thought this would be so bad for me, but I am happy to see it’s actually not that terrible! I am obsessed with anything cake flavored, and it would be so yummy paired with strawberry. Lately I’ve been loving treating myself to a cold drink or snack after work, and this one is perfect! Thanks for sharing it with The Wednesday Showcase.
Yes me too! Everyone thinks this is going to be really fattening, but it isn’t too bad! In fact, I made mine sugar free so there is many options for it!
This looks delicious!
Thank you! I think it taste amazing 🙂 Have a good day!
This looks so yummy!
-Sarah
It is really great especially for summer!
Looks delicious! I love Frapuccinos but I’ve never had strawberry. Pinned to try later.
I think you will enjoy it Erica! Thank you!
Oh my this sounds good…thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
Thank you Pam!
Wow! This sounds amazing ~ we are big fans of Almond Milk at our house. My boys thank you in advance. 🙂 And thanks too for sharing at the Creative Inspiration Party.
Thanks Trish! I hope they love it 🙂 Have a great day!
This looks amazing! thank you for sharing at the Healthy Living Link Party! I bet my boys will love this!
Thanks Karen! I hope they enjoy!
Looks yummy! I love strawberries. Thanks for adding this to the Healthy Living Link Party. We hope you will come back next Wednesday.
Thank you Elaine! I will definitely be back to join 🙂
Oh.my.goodness! This looks so delish! And, the sprinkles make it perfection! Thank you for sharing at Waiting on…Wednesday! I hope you’ll link up again this week!
Holly @ http://www.iwillservewhileiwait.blogspot.com
I will definitely be joining you again this week! Have a good Monday 🙂
This looks amazing. I have never tried adding extract to my shakes. Brilliant idea! Thanks for being the first to the party! Pinned this to our pinterest group board and a few other boards 🙂 Hope to see you tonight 10pm eastern!
Jess
LiveRandomlySimple
Extracts are amazing! Thanks so much Jess, I will see you tonight!
This sounds delightful! I love that it’s easy to make but still makes you feel like you’re having something decadent. Thanks for sharing! I can’t wait to try this one!
Thanks Leesha, I hope you enjoy it! We love it, especially on a hot day or for dessert 🙂
OMG YUM! This looks fantastic and I can’t wait to try it. I have to be sure to thank Jaelan for sharing this so I knew about it 🙂
Awesome! I hope you love it! Love your blog name btw 🙂