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    Home » This and That » Blended Soy Coffee Beverage. At Home, My Way.

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 13, 2019 · published: Jun 20, 2010 · About 5 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

    Blended Soy Coffee Beverage. At Home, My Way.


    Ever since Starbucks unveiled their vegan-soy-Frapp-friendly However-You-Want-It Frappaccino menu, I have consumed a steady stream of Soy Coffee Frapps whenever a craving for frosted coffee bliss hit. And with a steady stream of 80 degree days lately – Frapp cravings hit a lot!

    Frapp At-Home. But as I was slurping down my huge, sticky-sweet Venti Soy Coffee Frapp the other day, I decided I needed an alternative option to satisfy my Frapp cravings. So, I whipped up this frosty, creamy, coffee-flavored beverage – at home.

    And my recipe is truly my way: a bit lighter in sweetness than Starbucks, cinnamon accents, a frozen banana blended in and served in my own tall frosty glass. Plus, I can save a little money along the way. Get my recipe and a few flavor accent ideas. Sluuurp!…

    Starbucks Via. Don’t worry Starbucks, you might not mind my Starbucks-fake-out recipe because one of the main ingredients I used was Starbucks Via instant coffee packs. I had bought a Via sampler pack a few months back (mindless register purchase. Since I usually drink chai, not coffee at home). So I had quite a few Via packs stacked in my pantry. But yippee, Via is a perfect add-in for a cold blended coffee beverage! However, you can also use brewed/chilled espresso or coffee if you’d like. I’ve posted two variations below.

    QuickTip #1 Pre-Made Espresso: Those little canned Illy sweetened Espresso drinks (the dairy-free kind) are a great go-to item for this recipe. Not necessary – but good for a super fast craving buster blend.

    Quick Tip #2 Guar Gum: A blog reader gave me this tip: Guar Gum would help prevent the natural separation effect in my coffee drink. I have never tried Guar Gum – but it may be fun to experiment. Bob’s Red Mill carries a package of it for sale on Amazon.com. However, do your research on guar gum before using. I personally think I’ll just stick to drinking my at-home-frapps quickly before they separate. Bob’s Red Mill Guar Gum description: “Gum, Guar is a white flour-like substance made from an East Indian seed. Use small amounts as a thickener, binder, and volume enhancer.” Guar GUm info on WebMD here.

    Frosty Soy Cinna-Coffee Blended – Via Version
    vegan, makes two tall glasses

    13 ounces soy milk, vanilla flavor
    2 Starbucks Via Instant coffee packets
    Maple Syrup or Simple Syrup to taste (I use about 2-3 Tbsp)
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    pinch of sea salt
    1 1/2 cups ice
    garnish: cinnamon-sugar dashed on top
    optional: 1 frozen banana
    optional: dash of cayenne for a bit of spiciness

    Frosty Soy Coffee Blended – Coffee/Espresso version
    vegan, makes two glasses

    9 ounces soy milk, vanilla flavor
    4-5 ounces dark-brewed coffee, chilled OR
    2-3 shots espresso, chilled
    Maple Syrup or Simple Syrup to taste (I use about 2-3 Tbsp)
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    pinch of sea salt
    garnish: cinnamon-sugar dashed on top
    optional: 1 frozen banana

    Blend and serve! Flavor variations below…

    Flavor Variations. Before I get to my recipe, I want to inspire you to get creative with your at-home-coffee bevie. Here are a few flavor/ingredient-add-in options..

    Cinnamon-Sugar: This is the flavor combo I used below, I blended cinnamon into my drink and sprinkled cinnamon-sugar on top.
    Mocha: Add 1 Tbsp sweetened cocoa powder OR a Tbsp of chocolate nut spread.
    Banana Thick: I love adding a frozen banana to my coffee blended drink. It thickens the texture up a bit and adds a mild tropical sweetness.
    Coconut: Add a few Tbsp of shredded coconut to your drink before blending.
    Minty: Add some fresh mint to your blender for a fresh cool flavor accent.
    Peanut Butter: a few scoops of peanut butter will turn your icy bevie into a decadent shake.
    Cayenne: Add some cayenne in your drink for a spicy kick.
    Soy Whip: Add some on top if you’d like.
    Choco-Chips: Toss in a few raw cacao nibs – or some dark chocolate chips for that “chip-shake” taste and texture.
    Creamy: Sub a few Tbsp of the soy milk with soy milk creamer.
    Protein Boost: A few scoops of your fave vanilla, chocolate or coffee flavored protein powder. Hemp or soy protein are my favorites.
    Chai Version: If you aren’t a coffee drinker, make a Chai Blended bevie! I like to use Chai Concentrate in place of the coffee and I don’t need to add sweetener since Chai concentrate is pre-sweetened. Info on my favorite chai concentrate brand.

    Note: Natural settling of frothy foam/liwuid will occur – but simply do a brisk stir with a straw to re-combine the froth with the liquid.

    “How do you like your coffee?” Note: Like coffee, everyone likes it prepared a bit differently. So be sure to add more sweetener or stronger coffee flavors if that’s what you crave. This recipe is easy to adjust based on your preferences.

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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