Faux Frappuccino

I love coffee- the taste, the smell, the caffeine kick. My husband doesn't appreciate the effects of caffeine, especially the heartburn.

I won't lie. I haven't embraced coffee substitutes until now. I've been experimenting with a chicory-based coffee substitute to make yummy faux frappuccinos. Even coffee drinkers will find this recipe delicious!

Some coffee substitutes have wheat in them. If you are gluten-free, make sure you check the labels.

Ingredients

• 2.5 tablespoons chicory coffee substitute (e.g., Caf-lib)
• 1 tablespoon carob powder
• 2-3 tablespoons hot water
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (I prefer organic, alcohol-free)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon raw maca powder (optional)
• 1 cup almond milk (almond-coconut milk)
• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses (sweetener, extra iron)
• 5 ice cubes

Instructions

1. First, dissolve the coffee substitute and carob powder with the hot water.
2. Mix all the ingredients in a high-powered blender, except for the ice cubes.
3. Add the ice cubes and blend

Drink immediately!