where do they come from?
K8cain
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Just curious but where do all the Carbs come from in a starbucks caramel frappacino??? A tall has 47 whopping carbs!!!! Was hoping to sneak one in as a treat once or twice a month but THAT'S not worth it!!!
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Sugar from the Carmel, syrup, and whipped cream would be my guess!0
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You can make your own pretty easily. Here's a good recipe, just add sugar-free caramel syrup: http://healthyindulgences.net/2012/03/my-recipe-for-a-sugar-free-healthy-frappucino-frozen-coffee-drink-move-over-starbucks-2-2/
She has a few more Starbucks recipes: http://healthyindulgences.net/category/beverages/0 -
I use their brewed unsweetened concentrate for homemade frappi's which is very convenient vs having to make your own.
Also if i am in a special treat mode i add a pinch Bob's Red Mill Gum Xanthan which sticks the ingredients together so they don't separate after blended. Also a excellent thickener..
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Just curious but where do all the Carbs come from in a starbucks caramel frappacino??? A tall has 47 whopping carbs!!!! Was hoping to sneak one in as a treat once or twice a month but THAT'S not worth it!!!
Frappucino ingredients is something along the lines of:
Coffee
Skim milk
Sugar (may not be separate from the syrup in the made one, but is in the bottled version)
Caramel flavoring/syrup
The milk, sugar, and flavoring add to your carb count. Frankly? It's not that good to be worth it. Starbucks in general isn't that good, in my opinion. Find yourself a good local coffee shop and get something from there, instead. Ask for half and half (or better yet, heavy cream) to further cut down the carb count.0 -
Oh boy, here's the thing about frapps, they all use a "base" it's like glue, keeps things all emulsified. It has a huge amount of carbs, and without it the frapp isn't a frapp. There is no sugar free version. If you ask that a frapp be made sugar free the syrup (carmel, mocha, peppermint etc) will be sugar free. The base and the coffee flavor (which isn't shots of expresso, it comes in a jug and is sweetened), cannot be made sugar free.0
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sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »Oh boy, here's the thing about frapps, they all use a "base" it's like glue, keeps things all emulsified. It has a huge amount of carbs, and without it the frapp isn't a frapp. There is no sugar free version. If you ask that a frapp be made sugar free the syrup (carmel, mocha, peppermint etc) will be sugar free. The base and the coffee flavor (which isn't shots of expresso, it comes in a jug and is sweetened), cannot be made sugar free.
Ew... all the more reason to go with a local coffee shop that sells real coffee drinks (where you can see them steam the milk, grind the coffee/espresso beans, and add the syrup).0 -
TheSatinPumpkin wrote: »
Not to be nitpicky but the nutrition label lists 10 calories with zero everything. 10 calories is 2.5g carbs. Not a big deal if you are having 1 a day, but if you go through the 6 servings listed, you are now at 15g. Just food for thought (no pun intended)0 -
yeah i have only one every month or so buts its a nice substitute than getting a frappi directly at starbucks and much more cheaper.0
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TheSatinPumpkin wrote: »I use their brewed unsweetened concentrate for homemade frappi's which is very convenient vs having to make your own.
Also if i am in a special treat mode i add a pinch Bob's Red Mill Gum Xanthan which sticks the ingredients together so they don't separate after blended. Also a excellent thickener..
I wonder if adding a teeny bit of xanthan gum would help make my BPTea stay emulsified... Food for thought.0
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