One of my favorite summer beverages is an ice cold, frothy-blended Green Tea Frappuccino. This Starbucks-inspired copycat recipe has a swirl of rich coconut cream on top and plenty of sweet matcha flavor in every sip. This summertime favorite drink is so easy to DIY, and make at home. Save some cash this summer and move your “coffee budget” into your “vacation budget.” Get the recipe and a how-to video!..

Blended sweet vanilla green tea flavors – optional hint of banana if you’d like..

A swirl of freshly-made coconut whip on top. A dusting of matcha too..

Summer lovin’..

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If you are following along, this is recipe number FOUR in my summer recipe series! #Summer15hhl — 15 summer recipes in 30 days! Check out the other recipes below the recipe.

Copycat Green Tea Frappuccino

By Kathy PatalskyPublished 06/07/2016
This frothy amazing green tea frappuccino is vegan and loaded with matcha antioxidants. Blend your fave summer beverage at home! Coconut whip on top.

Ingredients

1 cup non-dairy milk
1/2 – 1 frozen banana (optional — add more ice if omitting)
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tsp coconut sugar for sweetness (you could also just use the banana for sweetness, or try a Medjool date)
1 cup ice
1 tsp organic matcha green tea (I use Encha, my favorite brand)
Coconut Whip on top

Instructions

Add the non-dairy milk, optional frozen banana, vanilla, coconut sugar, matcha green tea and ice to a blender – I use my Vitamix.
Blend from low to high until frothy and smooth. Add more ice for a frostier, thicker blend. Add more liquid for a thinner blend.
Finish with a swirl of coconut whip. I use a frosting bag to create the pretty swirl shape. Tip: Chill the coconut whip in the bag, in the fridge for 5-10 minutes before swirling on top. This helps the whip keep its shape. Top with a dusting of matcha.

Yield: 1-2 servingsPrep Time: 00 hrs. 05 mins. Total time: 5 mins. Tags: beverage,frappuccino, green tea,starbucks copycat,drink,summer,matcha,blender,frapp,dairyfree,vegan,coconut whip,summer drinks

How-to Videos (the frapp and the whip)

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