Vegan Caramel Frappe (From Scratch)

There’s nothing more indulgent than a refreshing and creamy iced coffee, that can not only be made from the comfort of your own home, but is also relatively healthier than the ones from a coffee shop. You can sweeten the drink with caramel sauce made of dates or jaggery instead of using sugar.
All you need is 6 ingredients and a blender to make this perfectly sweet and decadent caffeinated drink!

INGREDIENTS:-

• 3/4 cup plant-based milk
• 1 cup strongly brewed black coffee, chilled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Ice cubes

For the caramel sauce:

• 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:-

For the caramel sauce:

1. Heat a pot over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it starts to melt.
2. Pour in the milk and stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved and no lumps remain.
3. Turn to a medium-low heat as the mixture starts to bubble and gently stir constantly so that it doesn’t burn.
4. Continue for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce turns thick and sticky.
5. Turn off the heat and allow the sauce to slightly cool before transferring to a jar.

For the frappe:

1. Toa blender, add milk and 3-4 tablespoons of caramel sauce and blend until well-combined.
2. Add ice cubes to a tall glass and pour the brewed coffee.
3. Next, pour in the caramel-milk mixture and drizzle extra caramel sauce on top. If desired, you can also top with whipped cream. Serve chilled.