Vegan Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino (Paleo, V, GF, DF): an easy, whole ingredient recipe for minty, thick and chocolatey peppermint mocha frappes! Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free.
So right now the soft piano tunes of Christmas are playing in the background, snow is falling lightly right outside my window, and Erik’s happily tapping his cartoon reindeer sock-clad feet on the carpet.
I’ve just finished making a double batch of triple peppermint chocolate chip cookies (I know) and some of this easy peppermint fudge (I know again!), and we’ve got gift wrap everywhere. Just, everywhere. Hold on a sec, I think I see a spot on my couch that’s bare of gift wrap.
…
Okay, just fixed it! In fact, there was a nice, big golden bow that was just waiting for its cozy spot on the couch. 😉
With the twinkly lights on and Jingle Bell Rock floating merrily throughout the house, with the excitement of seeing my family soon, I just think… what could be better? 🙂 The winter holidays are my favorite time of year. Okay, maybe in October I said that Halloween was my fave. But, erm… allow me to get super excited about each holiday as they come. That’s cool with you, right?
Because Halloween is the buildup to Thanksgiving, which is then the for-realsies buildup/practice round for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and all the lovely winter holidays. Anyway, this year, I really wanted to create recipes around one of my family’s favorite Christmas flavor combos: peppermint and chocolate.
If you’ve been checking into the blog these past few weeks, you might’ve spied the last two peppermint treats: cookies and homemade crunch bars. Yep, I certainly thought about layering those two bad boys and creating a festive treat that would shock even Santa. But alas, those treats might just have to be saved for next year. Sorry, Nick!
Good news for the big guy and us (I like to think), I decided to whip up the coffee-shop-worthy Vegan Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino. It was SO much fun to blend, pour, decorate, and then decorate some more. Did I mention the golden bow/couch situation? 😉
The result is Christmas in a glass! How cool is that? It’s not like that already exists. Or anything. Okaaaaay, there are snowglobes… and those decoration thingies wherein people stuff candle holders with ornaments and holly. Now that is Christmas in a glass, folks! Where can I find a couple of those? The bow on my couch is looking ever so lonely.
But what was I saying? Oh right, this Vegan Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino is totally Christmas in a glass! Not the first of its kind, mind you (see: snowglobe, decorative holly thingy, and these vegan peppermint mocha cupcakes), but definitely one of the tastiest! After all, who even eats/drinks a snowglobe… or decorative holly thingies?
Who??
Ahem. In any case, I’ve obviously let too much peppermint extract go to my head, and spent too much time endlessly wrapping gifts/the couch. It’s clearly time to take a break and get the blender out. Do you like to enjoy frozen, blended drinks during the winter? Or do you prefer hot toddies and other steaming hot beverages? Btw, if you’re ever in the mood for a warm, delicious drink, you’ve got to try Vegetarian Mamma’s Dairy Free Cafe Mocha! How good does that look?
While I eagerly await to hear about your favorite winter beverages, allow me to tell you all about my Vegan Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino (quick, before I get distracted again!). This seriously festive and tasty drink is:
- made with just 5 ingredients
- vegan, paleo, gluten free and dairy-free
- the perfect combo of chocolate, peppermint and coffee
- a match made in Peppermint Christmas Heaven
- so easy to make, and ready in minutes
- thick, rich and delicious
- perfect for topping with your favorites: coconut whip, candy canes, chocolate drizzle
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- Christmas in a glass, but way better than those inedible things…
So whaddya say? Would you like to join me for a freshly blended frozen delight? I think we should totally set up a decorations/toppings table. I’ll blend up the drinks, you set up the chocolate curls, sprinkles and crushed candy canes. 🙂 Sound good? I’m so happy to spend the season getting ready with you. Wishing you lots of laughter, tons of fun gift-wrapping times, perhaps some sleigh bells, and some mistletoe with big hugs this year!
Tell me, what’s your favorite holiday song?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Vegan Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino (V, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free)
- Yield: 2 drinks (about 4 1/2 cups) 1x
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Vegan Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino (Paleo, V, GF, DF): an easy, whole ingredient recipe for minty, thick and chocolatey peppermint mocha frappes! Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free.
Ingredients
Frappuccino
- ½ cup cold coffee
- 4 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Optional Toppings
- Dairy-free whipped topping, chocolate, or your favorite toppings
Instructions
- At least 3 hours before, or the night before, pour coffee into an ice cube tray and place in the freezer.
- Day of, add bananas into the blender. Blend until the bananas become crumbly. Add almond milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Add coffee ice cubes. Blend until well incorporated and smooth, again scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. Add cocoa powder and peppermint extract. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into two cups. Top with coconut whip, chocolate or any of your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
– Adapted from my Coffee Coconut Frappuccino (Paleo, V, GF, DF).
– More frozen drink recipes (all vegan + gluten free): peanut butter banana ice cream, mango chia seed, strawberry peanut butter, pumpkin pie smoothie.
– More holiday recipes: triple peppermint chocolate cookies, no bake peanut butter chocolate bars, 4 ingredient peppermint crunch bars.
- Category: Frozen Drinks, Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free
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Amanda says
January 16, 2018 at 6:00 pmThis is just what I need..my only question is (yes I’m totally picky) can you taste even the slightest bit of banana!??
Thank you!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
January 18, 2018 at 8:12 amNo worries about being picky! I don’t personally taste the banana, but I seriously love them, so… 😉 Also, the riper the banana, the more likely it’ll be that you’ll taste them. Hope you get to try! 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
December 11, 2016 at 4:08 pmThose little curls on the top of the frappucchinos are the Cutest Thing Ever – your pictures are ridiculously festive! I think a few of these and I might actually make it through the Mount Everest of wrapping I have in front of me…cheers, my friend! 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 12, 2016 at 2:28 pmWoot woot!! Imagine I’m saying that in the most festive, golden-horns accompanied way, like EVER. 😉 I hope you get to try this and just love it. Happy holidays, my friend! 🙂
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
December 11, 2016 at 9:57 amOh my oh my, this frappuccino looks and sounds absolutely divine, Demeter! I bet it tastes amazing, and so festive! So wishing I was drinking one (or two!) right now. Sharing, of course! 🙂 xo
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 12, 2016 at 2:24 pmIt’s so good! Everyone in my family’s already asking me to make it again! Haha. Thanks so much, Marsha! 🙂
Sara says
December 10, 2016 at 5:26 pmThis looks amazing, and chocolate peppermint isn’t even my go to flavor during Christmas (LOVE gingerbread!). Frozen bananas always make for the BEST, creamiest base for drinks like this! Yours looks beautiful 🙂 I’ve had the Christmas music blasting nonstop as I bake, too! Seriously the most wonderful time of the year. Glad to hear yours is going well!!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 11, 2016 at 9:49 amYep! Gingerbread and peppermint/chocolate are the two go-tos for the holidays! Thank you so much, Sara. 🙂 Happy to hear yours is going splendidly. 🙂
puja says
December 10, 2016 at 8:10 amI am really getting a holiday fever now. I get over excited when holiday season comes. I just get confused as in what to do or what not. It really feels great in and around holiday times. I am super excited that my daughter will be getting 15 days holiday. Haaah…waiting for that…
BTW Vegan Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino LOOKS delicious Demeter. I really loved the toppings… 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 11, 2016 at 9:48 amYay!!! Best kind of fever–wait, that didn’t come out right. Haha. There are so many fun things to do, so many fun foods to make around this time of year, that’s for sure. 🙂 I hope you and your daughter have a wonderful break! Thank you so much, Puja! 🙂
Bam's Kitchen says
December 9, 2016 at 8:39 pmThis is the perfect healthy but feels like your being naughty frappuccino. A great pick you up to help you through all the extra work during the holidays. Just pinned!
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 10, 2016 at 7:53 amYep, that’s exactly it! Thanks so much, Bam! 🙂 Happy holidays!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
December 9, 2016 at 7:27 amYour home sounds like it’s raring to go for the holidays! Mine is nearly ready to go – I just have to finish decorating the tree and wrap presents (oh & buy a few more things for picky family members!) I think I’ll do these things with Christmas music blaring and a festive frap in hand 😉 This flavor is so perfect for the holidays – can’t wait to try your version ’cause mine didn’t meet expectations!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 12, 2016 at 2:17 pmIt’s been so hectic and crazy over here! Ooh, decorating the tree is one of my favorite parts. 🙂 Hopefully you’ve had some good luck finding great presents for the picky ones. 😉 Hope you love it, Megan. xo
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
December 8, 2016 at 3:54 pmBesides the twinkly sprinkle-y ornaments, color scheme, and all things holly jolly happening here, we need to address one thing in particular…CHOCOLATE CURLS!! Were you a professional chocolate curl creator before you started this whole blogging thing? Because seriously I’ve never seen more perfect swirly curly ribbons of chocolate. (I was going to say like perfect little chocolate snails but in a delicious way, but that might still weird some people out.) But swirls aside, the whole Christmas in a cup situation is spectacular! Like at least 2034972935 times better than drinking a snow globe…actually just go ahead and round that up to infinity. And you really set the festive scene that seems to have taken over your house too, it sounds absolute lovely.❄️ Oh how I love all your holiday pizazz, I’m feeling more cheery already! ❤️ xoxo
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 9, 2016 at 11:00 amYEAH!!!! Lolol. Can you imagine? What a job! I would probably end up eating all of my… “work.” 😉 The . is definitely something we can keep far, far away from this drink. Haha. Might not wet the appetite like we’d hope. . Infinity sounds like the best number to round up to. Happy, happy holidays to ya, my dear! <3 xoxo
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
December 8, 2016 at 3:48 pmOh my little jingle bell bestie! I’m thrilled you are living it up this holiday season, and that you are thoroughly enjoying yourself and ALL the holiday tunes, wrapping, twinkling lights and peppermint the season has to offer! You want to come over here and wrap some gifts for me? I mean, seeing how much you love wrapping paper. 😉 Hehe. I’ve been baking with 80’s rock playing in the background… so very un-Christmas like of me. I need some of your holiday pep in my step. I’m thinking a few gallons of this fabulous frappuccino might have me embracing the holidays though! This looks AMAZING! Talk about a creamy Christmas dream in a glass! YUM! I’m going to have to give this a Chey, white chocolate make-over, but I’m SOOOOO blending a few of these beauties together this weekend!!! Can’t wait!! Pinned obviously! Cheers, my sugar plum! Mwaaaahhh! xoxoxoxoxoxo (times a million). <3
★★★★★
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 9, 2016 at 10:58 amOh hi there, mah sweet bestie! 🙂 <--okay, I can't come up with anything clever because: end of the week brain melt. Haha. I'm comin' over, waaaaaaait for me!! Also, can you whip up some of your cocktails for our gift-wrapping afternoon? 😉 80s rock sounds like quite the enjoyable soundtrack for our libations-assisted afternoon of wrapping. You in? . Thanks so much Chey! Big hugs! <3
Sharon says
December 8, 2016 at 12:07 pmHi Wonderful Demeter:
It’s me, Sharon, once again. I plan on making this delicious-sounding beverage for our dessert this evening. I know that my husband, Michael, will absolutely love it – and I know that I will, too. I am going to save this yummy recipe in my Christmas file and am going to title it “Christmas In A Glass” – the description you gave it. You are so clever. It will be one of our new traditions, thanks to you.
Enjoy the snow – I’m sure it’s beautiful, and if you and Erik build a snowman toasting everyone with one of these delicious frappuccinos, please post a picture.
In friendship, Sharon in Fresno @}-;–
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 8, 2016 at 3:27 pmHi Sharon, it’s so nice to see you here! 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you and Michael think. Hopefully you’ll agree that it’s truly Christmas in a Glass. 🙂 Annual holiday traditions are the best. It would be an honor to have inspired one. <3 The snow is just beautiful right now--so fresh, new and magical. I will absolutely post a pic when Erik and I get around to building a snowman. I hope you two are enjoying pleasant weather in Fresno. . Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, as always. Big hugs and steaming coffee mugs, xo Demeter ❤️
Stephanie says
December 8, 2016 at 10:56 amThis sounds sooo good Demeter!!! I’ve always loved flavored coffee but most of those drinks have wayyy too much sugar..This is perfect for the holidays or actually anytime. Pinning cause I need to try this for sure 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 8, 2016 at 3:20 pmThanks so much, Stephanie! 🙂 Exactly! I always end up feeling so guilty indulging in one of the usual sugar-packed ones. This way, you can enjoy it, guilt-free. Woot woot! Thanks for pinning and stopping by!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
December 8, 2016 at 9:37 amTotally christmas in a glass! Chocolate peppermint just steals the show everytime!
All about something frozen any time of year! At least something like this!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 8, 2016 at 3:19 pmI was hoping you’d say that! 😉 Seriously! Thanks so much, Rebecca! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
December 8, 2016 at 9:01 amPeppermint and chocolate is pretty much the best combo ever, especially when coffee is thrown into the mix! We haven’t started to gift wrap yet (we still have to finish shopping!) but my husband is the expert gift wrapper. I look like a 5 year old wrapped gifts, so he wrap, and I do the gift bags and tags. Win-win for me since I hate wrapping! 🙂 Now onto this frappuccino…LOVE IT!! I’m all about peppermint, especially come the holidays. I love how thick and creamy this is. Would be perfect to sip on while wrapping presents (or maybe just sipping on while watching my husband wrap ha!). Love this, Demeter! Pinned, of course! Hope you have a great weekend!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 8, 2016 at 3:16 pmHeck. YES! I feel like we wait all year long for this combo to come along… but then coffee is added and it’s just Next Level stuff! 🙂 That’s so cool that the hubster is great at gift wrapping! May I borrow him for the season?? Haha. Gift bags and tags are such an awesome convenience–especially for those oddly shaped gifts. Lol on sipping these and watching your husband wrap. What could be better, right? 🙂 Thanks G! xo
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
December 8, 2016 at 8:19 amDemeter!!! You’ve a mind reader!!!! From afar at that too!!! AND virtually!!!! My daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES The ‘Bucks’ Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino – and now you have a healthier version here that I could whip up for her! Gawsh – thank you!!! As for setting up the “chocolate curls, sprinkles and crushed candy canes” at this belnded drink party you profess – well, I can help with EATING ALL the “chocolate curls, sprinkles and crushed candy canes” – now that’s a deal that’s hard to turn down eh?! 🙂
Kidding kidding
Btw, I think I shared my fav Holiday song with ya – but incase I was mistaken and shared it elsewhere – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kmim63E5ac – this song has my heart every Christmas and a couple of the chaps in this video performed it at my church just this past weekend and I was so jigging (not to be confused with jogging) along to it!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
December 8, 2016 at 3:08 pmHaha. How’d you know??? Keep it a secret, okay?? 😉 I hope you two just love this! Shashi, you must seriously love this song–you’ve shared it with me before, my friend 😉 <3 Happy holidays! Big hugs to you and your daughter. 🙂