Candy Cane Frappe

Treat yourself to a Candy Cane Frappe this holiday season or anytime you are craving a delightful peppermint flavored beverage. 

I don’t know what it is this year, but I’m obsessed with fancy holiday drinks, both warm and cold. However, I’m not really that person who stops into coffee shops to grab a latte or the latest flavored beverage. The only time I really indulge in the whole “coffee shop, coffee life” craze is when I’m traveling. At that point I’m all in and happily taste just about every fun, drink out there.

I think you’ll be surprised at not only how easy it is to create your own Candy Cane Frappe at home, but how delicious it tastes. It’s not cloyingly sweet as you would expect and is the perfect consistency. Serve it in a frosty, freezer chilled glass for extra effect. Just think of how excited the kids will be when you serve this on their last day of school for winter break! If you prefer something warm, make sure to give my Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate with Frozen Peppermint Whipped Cream a try. It’s equally amazing.

What Is the Difference Between a Frappe and a Frappuccino

To make a frappe means you are making a blended beverage, most blenders even have a “frappe” setting. It is a French word that means, “chilled in crushed ice”. A frappuccino is actually a trademarked name owned by Starbucks, referring to their cold-blended coffee line. No one else can use this name when it comes to a blended drink.

What Is the Difference Between a Latte and a Frappe

A frappe is made from milk or ice cream, sweetened with flavored syrup and served cold. A latte is half milk and half espresso and served hot.

Do Frappes Have Coffee In Them

They can, but they don’t have to. For example, if you wanted this Candy Cane Frappe to also be coffee flavored, you could add 1/4 cup coffee in place of some of the milk. I’ve done it and it’s delicious! There is nothing better than a tasty, flavored peppermint coffee drink.

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Use These To Make a Candy Cane Frappe

• High-Powered Blender that crushes ice easily
• Vanilla Syrup
• Peppermint Syrup
• Xanthum Gum

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• Dark Chocolate Peppermint Crumbles
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Print Recipe 5 from 9 votes Candy Cane Frappe Treat yourself to a Candy Cane Frappe this holiday season or anytime you are craving a dlightful peppermint flavored beverage.  Prep Time5 mins Total Time5 mins Course: Drinks Cuisine: American Keyword: Candy Cane Frappe Servings: 1 Calories: 417kcal Author: Cathy Ingredients 3/4 cup whole milk 3 tbsps vanilla syrup, such as Torani 2 tbsps peppermint syrup 1 tbsp simple syrup* 1 regular sized peppermint candy cane (more for garnish) 1/8 tsp xantham gum or guar gum (optional) 2 cups ice whipped cream (optional) Instructions *Make simple syrup ahead of time so it can cool completely. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves. Cool. You will use one tablespoon for this recipe. Store the rest in your fridge and use it later. Add milk, vanilla, peppermint and simple syrups, one candy cane (broken into pieces), xantham gum and ice to the bowl of a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a frozen glass and top with whipped cream and extra crushed candy cane.  Serve immediately.  Notes Xantham Gum or Guar Gum are thickeners found in most foods and are available just about everywhere. It is an optional ingredient, but gives this frappe the perfect thickness for slurping. There are links within the post on where to get them if they are not available in your grocery store.   If you do not have a high-powered blender, I would suggest using smaller ice pieces to help with the crushing. Always add ice as the last ingredient. Nutrition Nutrition Facts Candy Cane Frappe Amount Per Serving (12 oz) Calories 417 Calories from Fat 54 % Daily Value* Fat 6g9% Saturated Fat 3.8g24% Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1.9g Cholesterol 26.2mg9% Sodium 90.4mg4% Potassium 287.2mg8% Carbohydrates 87.6g29% Fiber 1.2g5% Sugar 82.8g92% Protein 6g12% Vitamin A 225IU5% Vitamin C 2.5mg3% Calcium 225mg23% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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