Chocolate-Almond Coffee Frappe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup black coffee (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup milk (plus a little more, if needed, for smooth blending)
• 1 cup chocolate ice cream
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup ice, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• cinnamon, for dusting

Directions

1. 1

   Place black coffee, milk, ice cream, almond extract and crushed ice in blender jar. Add sugar or sugar substitute only if desired,(The taste is quite sweet without it!)

2. 2

   With blender lid securely closed, pulse blender until mixture is smooth. If blades get stuck, add a little more milk.

3. 3

   Pour 1 Tablespoon of chocolate syrup into the bottom of each glass. (This makes the drink look and taste even more delectable.)

4. 4

   Divide the coffee frappe between your glasses and dust with cinnamon. Serve immediately!

5. 5

   Variation: Use Vanilla Ice Cream with Vanilla extract.

6. 6

   *Milk options: whole milk, skim milk, soy milk, etc.

7. 7

   Optional Extras:.

8. 8

   Extra scoops of ice cream, for garnish.

9. 9

   Whipped cream, for topping.

10. 10

    For adults an added Tbls or two of Godiva Liqueur, Amaretto, or Kaluha would be tasty.