Last Updated on September 9, 2026 by Carrie Korem, FNTP
Who doesn’t love a mocha frappe? Icy, chocolaty, a shot of espresso topped with whipped cream.
As you know by now, I love to put an organic twist on the stuff we love to eat and drink but isn’t always healthy for us. The frappes in coffee shops are delicious but often loaded with sugar, preservatives and unhealthy fats. Here I blend coffee with honey, freeze it into ice cubes, blend it with my chocolate sauce and milk, and top it with whipped cream. The result? Sweet, organic perfection in a glass.
Homemade Mocha Frappe
Inspired by Food Network.
Ingredients
Units
- 2 cups strong hot coffee (or an herbal coffee like Teeccino)
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
Chocolate Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (or coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped (you can substitute with whipped coconut milk using this method)
Instructions
- Whisk the coffee and honey together in a measuring cup until the honey dissolves. Cool. Pour into a 16-cube ice cube tray and freeze until solid.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes or until cool to touch. Whisk in cacao powder, maple syrup, and vanilla until blended. Cool.
- To make 2 frappes, place 8 coffee ice cubes, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup chocolate sauce, and 1 cup plain ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses and top with whipped cream. Repeat to make 2 more drinks. Drizzle with a little chocolate sauce before serving (optional).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Makes 4 drinks
Love it – although perhaps a little too close to my Mexican lunch of Snickers and Starbucks syrup in a bottle!!!
Hi Carrie! This frappe is my kind of thing as I would NEVER purchase one from a coffee shop. Love this giveaway – if I win I will give to my beautiful momma 🙂 XO
Just “liked” you new FB fan page 😉
Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love to win a copy of your book. Here’s hoping you come to Austin for a book signing–or maybe you live here–I might have missed that…blame it on new momma brain.
I hope to do some publicity in Austin soon! I’ll make an announcement if I’m coming!
Also “liked” you on FB.
I’d like to see more recipes like this one–adapting processed, unhealthy things like a frappe into something with real ingredients that I could make at home!
I do not have face book. I am starting to delve into quinoa, lentils and some grains. I would like some healthy recipes incorporating the above.
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll add it to my list!
I never buy coffee drinks because I know they are filled with secret fats and sugars. But every once in a while I do have the urge to have one since mocha is one of my favorite flavors.
I would make mine with decaf (since I don’t consume caffeine) and use a lighter milk, like 1% and I suspect this would make me very happy! Thanks for the great recipe.
Carrie, you never cease to amaze me! This is incredible!
Honestly, the recipes you do that I love the best are those where you re-make naughty stuff … like this post. Or your ho-ho post. (Can’t wait for that Twinkie one!)
And I’ll like you on FB, of course! (Want to like me, too? hee hee … I know, a little cheeky)
Amanda 🙂
Why, yes! I’ll “like you on facebook. 🙂 I’m still working on the twinkie, hopefully it will be ready to post soon!
This look delicious! I would love to see some quinoa or crock pot recipes. I told my hubby I want your cookbook for my birthday. I hope I’m picked!
I’ll add your suggestions to my list. Thanks!
Just more of what you are already doing! Thanks so much!
That recipe so delicious that you published today! I will do in the week.
Answering the question for the contest, I’d like you post recipes with different meals (not just wheat).
Well, I hope to win a book of yours! hehe. Greetings from Argentina!
and I also like that you post recipes with different kernels (like quinoa)
That Frappe looks incredible!! I love that you can bring organic and healthy to some of the most unhealthy indulgences that we crave 🙂 I love that you also develop and share Gluten-free recipes. I think it is in everyone’s interest to vary our diets concerning grains and I look forward to more of your recipes that do just that!
I LOVE your chocolate sauce recipe. My husband got me your cookbook for Christmas (He’s the one that e-mailed you saying thank you for helping him win the “Best Christmas Present Award”…although I wouldn’t be surprised if you got multiple emails stating such!). The first recipe I made was the coconut cinnamon ice cream. AH. It is so delicious. I was making the chocolate sauce but didn’t have enough butter so I used coconut oil. Needless to say, the sauce solidified at much quicker but it was so good. I’m so excited to try the rest of your recipes.
Yes, I remember his email! It was so sweet! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the recipes so far. I originally had coconut oil in the chocolate sauce but too many people said it tasted to much like coconut so we switched it. It makes a great substitute though!
I just love recipes that have been revamped and made with *real* ingredients – I get to “join the crowd” but feel better by doing it this way. I am so glad you are on FB, liking your page now!
What a treat!
I recently went gluten free and I am always in the lookout for gluten free baked good.
I love frappe’, so delicious.
Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for writing this blog. It has been a huge help as I transition to organic, whole eating. I would like to see some pasta/Italian-inspired recipes. I certainly hope I win one of the books, but if not I will be buying it soon!
I just “liked” your Facebook page.
this looks so good, Carrie. This may just have to become my late afternoon treat and pick me up! Loving the book – have cooked up a storm this week. Can’t wait to share! xx
I’d love recipes that only need one pot to make 🙂 Simple and quick!
This frappe looks so delicious! I have recently cut way back on grains, so more gluten free, low to no grain recipes in the future would be great.
This drink looks awesome!I love that it can be healthy also. Thanks!
Mmmm that frappe looks delicious! I will definitely need to try it! I would love to see more gluten free recipes! I just started my own blog about healthy & natural living and would love to try out your recipes and share them on my blog 🙂
I also liked you on Facebook!
I am a brand new reader, but would love to see more recipes like this one. It looks delicious! I am heading over to FB to like your page. 🙂
My husband and I are in the process of switching from a not-so-great diet to a more organic diet. Yay for us! We love pasta, however, and I was wondering if you could add some more pasta recipes for us?
Can’t wait to try this recipe. I would love more gluten free ideas on the blog. You are so creative with ingredients. For dinner we had the southwest chicken and the brocolli/cauliflower recipe with coconut oil in one night. It was fabulous. If I win a cookbook I have lots of friends in mind to share it with!
I’d just like to see you keep posting the kids of things you do! Everything always looks wonderful.
This looks WONDERFUL! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.
This looks amazing! I bet it would be really good with Mocha Teeccino.
I would love to see some ideas for how to eat organically and gluten free while traveling. We have a family of five and our summer vacation has got me a bit overwhelmed. We’ll be camping for over a month so we can’t just bring it all in a cooler. I’m blessed to be able to only eating things from the Farmers Market or our local co-op. How do you find good places to buy supplies on the road? And how do you find restaurants that won’t break the bank while fueling us up on good organic food?
I would like to see the topic of food sustainability discussed. These two words are almost buzz words, but we really don’t know what they mean or what we can do about it. Maybe you can explain what this is all about.
Thanks for everything. Really enjoyed all the pics and blogging about Food Bloggers Camp by many of the attendees.
Kathleen
Great point. The topic of food sustainability is very confusing. I’ll put that topic down on my list. Thanks!
Ooo I would love to win a book to give to my sister-in-law.
I would like to see more main dish options without meat.
I received your book about a week ago and made the baked potato soup — the whole family loved it! Yum!
I also “liked” you on Facebook!
I would love easy, vegetarian recipes! Thanks!
I’m so excited about this recipe! I used to love having sweet lattes and frappe from Starbucks, but when I became more health-conscious, I was sad to give them up. Your healthy versions of unhealthy indulgences give me hope! I’d like to see some more lunch fare recipes, and more frappe flavours would be great! Thanks, Carrie 🙂
Oh, and having gluten versions of your gluten-free recipes are much appreciated 🙂
Carrie, the fam tried your coconut cinnamon icecream tonight and it was AMAZING! It was so nice to make a dessert that was GFCF so our youngest wasnt left out (we just left out the chocolate sauce for the CF). Its gone so i think we will have to make more tomorrow ☺. The new cookbook ROCKS….
Thanks Vicki! I’m so glad you enjoyed the ice cream! It’s one of my favorites. 🙂
damn! i’m thirsty for a frappe now. looks stellar carrie! 🙂
About to *like* you on FB (woo hoo) and as it looks like my little man isn’t outgrowing his food allergies, I may explore the world of dairy and egg organic alternatives so that we can enjoy a varied, healthy, and organic diet. LOVE the book, by the way.
That frappe looks sinfully delicious!! I have been spending alot of time on your site lately. We are working hard to change our eating to an all organic diet and an all home cooked diet. My children are 4, 2 and a newborn and the two older kids are becoming junk food and restaurant loving babes and we are desperate to stop it. I have never been a patient person so I am working extra hard to make a few changes at a time or I know this will backfire miserably on me 🙂 I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!! I am heading over to facebook to “like” you there too
Thanks!!!
Hi Jo! I’m so excited to hear that you are making changes for you and your family. I agree, making a few changes at a time is the best way to go!
This type of recipe “upgrade” is always interesting, so more of those would be great. Also, a discussion on genetically modified foods and how to avoid them would be helpful.
“Liked” your page on Facebook.
I WANT this ….. like yesterday. I found this little beauty on the FG front page near mine. Loving the cookbook carrie!
Hi Carrie, I love your site!
Id like to incorporate a ‘Meatless Monday’ into our week and would love some ideas of satisfying vegetarian meals. Also, I’m starting to experiment with quinoa and would like some tasty recipes ideas too.
Keep up the great work! You rock 🙂
I could really use a series of lunch recipes! Thanks
I’d love to win one of those cookbook!
I’d be interested in seeing some kid friendly recipes that are gluten and casein free.
I’m also following you on facebook!
How long does your chocolate syrup last in the refrigerator? Dh has his Hershey’s syrup (ugh!) although dc and I don’t touch it – except to move it out of the way :).
They still have a sweet tooth so your desserts with real food ingredients are very helpful.
To cut costs we eat a lot of (grass-fed) ground beef but I only use 1/2 pound per recipe (for a family of 5). Last night I used 1/3 pound breakfast sausage (from pastured pigs) to season soup. I’m in a frump of ideas for that though – ground meat in cost-saving meals.
The chocolate sauce lasts about 2 weeks in the fridge. I’ll add your suggestions to my list. Thanks!
I would love to see some more vegan recipes this year…my daughter has become vegan and it is a new way of cooking for me. I am trying though and I love your blog!
I also liked you on FB and left a comment
cjpike at indiana dot edu
More lentil recipes please!
Hey Carrie! I just “liked” your facebook page (didn’t realize you had a page out there…I am on FB daily!) and I am excited about your cookbook giveaway. I would love to see dinner recipes on a budget (or using ingredients that people are most likely to have on hand)! 🙂
Lisa, 100daysofrealfood.com
I would love to see breakfast ideas and Mexican food ideas!
I started following you on FB!
I love your salad ideas and would love to see more of those =)
Can’t wait to see the book! I would like to see more quick & easy breakfast ideas for my little ones. They eat the most at breakfast so that is when I try to sneak in as much nutrition as possible.
Hi Heather. I’ll start working on some new breakfast recipes! Thanks for the idea. I wrote a post many months ago with a few breakfast ideas/recipes so hopefully it will give you some new things to try with your kids. https://deliciouslyorganic.net/chocolate-peanut-granola/
I also liked you on Facebook
I’m in! Love your recipes.
I’d love to see here sweet recipes (cakes and desserts) as well as drinks too (I prefer non alcoolic ones).
Thank you for sharing.
Kisses.
You know I love all your recipes and listen to what you say with passion and intent. But, what I would really love to see on your blog this year is more of how your made the switch from your previous diet (before you got sick) to your current diet. Maybe 5 simple things you can do today to start your journey on a cleaner, more pure lifestyle. How you started, how you started making your own grain, how you store stuff, “buying your cow”, etc! I wish we lived closer, you inspire me! xx
Yes, I agree Susan. Thanks for the reminder. I’ll add it to my list. 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win! Any healthy recipe works for me!
I “like” Deliciously Organic on Facebook.
I “liked” you on Facebook!!
I would love any recipes that are quick and easy, one pot, or crockpot recipes!!!
I can’t think of anything specific- just more of the same great stuff!
My sister, Annie, made your coffee creamers at Thanksgiving and we LOVED them! She talks about your stuff all the time!! Since I work full time and am trying to eat healthier/cook more at home, either some “two meals, one stone” recipes or some good freezer friendly recipes are ones I’m always happy to see. Either that, or some good easy end of the day meals that are good for you. :o)
Hi – i just “discovered” your website and allready know I’m going to really like it! I don’t know if youv’e touched on this or not, but I would like to see some dinner recipes. My husband really likes his meat and potatoes and I would like to start fixing healthier dinners. Can you help me? Thanks!
I’ll add it to the list! Thanks!
Would love to see some quick and easy recipes. I’m a mom of four boys and I can always use meals that we can throw together during sports season.
I also “liked” you on facebook 🙂
Just found your blog through a friend on Facebook. Will definitely be back and will join you on Facebook. Recipe looks yummy!
I would love to see some more quick supper ideas this year.
I have been trying to switch to organics and have been using my grain mill a lot more now thanks to your blog! I would love to see more weekday dinner ideas ~ thanks!
I’m always looking for ways to use some of those less than utilized whole grains (i.e. amaranth, millet, kamut and the like). I’d love to see more suggestions for those.
I’m not picky…anything you wanted to share would be fine with me. I love my espresso drinks, so I’m glad you have included those, now and in the past. Also, like the Urban Baker, I would love to know how you made the transition. I’ve just recently started caring about the quality of things we put in our bodies, but am still naive on the subject. It’s kind of like, I just don’t know where to begin. Replace this with that…stop eating this, but eat that. I’m sure most people on here already eat organically, but I personally would find that interesting and helpful.
But as far as recipes go…I’d enjoy anything you felt like sharing.
Hmmm….I gotta say I think you do a FABULOUS job of mixing it up with the recipes that you offer, but if I HAD to throw a suggestion out there…how about some interesting dinner ideas that are quick and with few ingredients?
I “liked you on FB, too! I hope I win!
Love your blog, (does it sound like I’m sucking up? Haha!…no seriously…it’s true!)
Gail
I would like to see more topics on photography. Your pictures are so wonderful I would love some pointers.
I “liked: you on FAcebook~
I love your blog and I would love to see more lunch ideas (especially “quick and easy” ones)…so hard for me to come up with lunches for the family!
Thanks!
Carrie,
I checked out your recipes after talking to you and Alli. Yum! I have it narrowed down to two that I will try this weekend.
IDEAS: converting pound cake and shortbread cookies to wheat. Don’t know if those are in your book; I don’t have it yet.
Would love to get together for coffee maybe?
Alexia
I really love your blog and appreciate your creative and healthy ideas!
Being a mother of 3, I would really like to see some healthy dinner recipes
that can be done in a crockpot, casserole or one pot form to save me time and add convenience. Time gained by being able to let something cook slowly allows
me to really enjoy dinnertime with my family. Thanks!
Heidi
I would like to see more panini recipes and come summer time, recipes using Heirloom Tomatoes. 🙂
Just found your blog lastnight!!!! SO excited. Found a link to it for coffee creamer which I can not wait to try!!! I would be so blessed to win a copy of your book! Someone mentioned mexican food. I would love to see more recipes for that! YUM! So glad to find you!
I’d love to see Thai food recipes! My family can’t get enough. Great giveaway!
I like you on Facebook.
I love recipes with lots of fibre and protein!
Hi, I just found your blog and love what you have to offer. Congratulations on your new book. It looks beautiful! I am always on the hunt for healthy lunch box ideas for our two boys (ages 6 & 3). Thanks!
I’d love to see organic/healthy snacks for kids!
Liked you on Facebook!
I love your blog! It makes eating healthy so accessible! I would love to see more ideas for homemade “staples”… those items that we think can only be purchased pre-packaged at the grocery store. You have a few of them, like the coffee creamer and the whole wheat tortillas… but I would love to see even more! Salad dressings come to mind…
Thanks for all you do!
I just found your lovely site today through Sandy. We have been making the switch to organic gradually over the year. Your book will be a big inspiration. Since I am brand new, no ideas on what you should write . . . but I will read it when you do.:)
Fondly,
Glenda
Hey Carrie,
the two things that friends ask me about most often is ideas for lunch for their kids, and how to prepare greens, since they are an important part of a healthy diet. Maybe for the month of March, you can make it a green month. Look forward to spending some time w/you on Saturday! xo
I would love to see more health/beauty product and cleaning product recommendations.
I would also love to see a good recipe for that dried packaged ranch dressing mix!
Oh – and one more idea – So many recipes call for “cream of” soups….what can be used instead of those? They are so bad for you. I am trying to steer away from so many processed foods.
Lunch recipes!
I’d love to see more bread/muffin recipes! =)
Thanks for sharing all your hard work. So excited that you are on FB, glad to keep up with you that way. Love you site!
Great recipe! I would like to see one pot/crock pot recipes and beverage recipes this year.
I would like to see some more organic but gluten free recipies! Thank you for the chance to win! 🙂
I would love to see recipes using a variety of grains in creative ways…savory, sweet, breafast or supper, etc…they are so healthy and economical! Would love to find ways to be more inventive with them…
thanks…
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
P.S. I “liked” you on facebook too! 🙂
love,
cathy b.
I enjoy the variety that you already have. My favorites are soup recipes, though! Thanks for the chance to win your book…I’ve heard great things about it! Would love to win it :). Congrats, again.
I would like to see more of where to find good things off season. I live in the Chicago area and right now it is snowing like the dickens. The selection of good quality produce right now is very poor. I get frustrated when I go to the Jewel only to find wilted and sometimes even molding fruits and vegetables. Love your recipes by the way. My family actually eats them! Yea!
I LOVE the book…it came this week! Ummmm I love the variety you already have for recipes on the blog but I’d like to see more vegetarian main dishes! Great giveaway…..hope I win so I can gift it to friends/family!!
I love this recipe because sweet coffee drinks are a guilty pleasure of mine! I am all for seeing more of this type of recipe- healthier versions of not-so-healthy foods.
Thanks for doing the giveaway…I liked you on FB, too!
Congrats on your cookbook! I love when you makeover recipes that are normally made with unnatural ingredietns, like the pecan pie (that was genius). Keep up the great work 🙂
Topic: When deciding how to purchase food on a budget, which foods are most important to buy organic (what is the priority) and why? Thanks!
I just recently found your blog so I am interested in your recipe makeovers that Nicole is talking about above.
Liked you on Facebook 🙂
I “liked” you on Facebook.
I would like to see more quick and easy weekday meals.
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I liked Deliciously Organic on Facebook
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I would love to see more soup recipes–I can never get enough of them this time of year!
I’d love to see more vegetarian main dishes!
Keep the desserts and sweets recipes coming! When I use your recipes, I feel a little less guilty about my sweet tooth. Congrats on the new cookbook.
I know you cook for a family but I’m a single gal and would love more recipes that are easily cut in half or good options for freezing. I’m all about leftovers but after 3-4 days I get bored. 🙂
Wow, that mocha frappe sounds amazing! I love eating healthy foods that taste ‘slightly unhealthy’ if you know what I mean! 🙂
Those photos make me just want to dive right in! Coffee & chocolate one of my favourite combinations.
I’m sooo excited for you & the premiere of your cookbook!!! As a mom of four boys I’m constantly struggling trying to find healthy recipes that my boys will eat without bribery! I would love to see more topics on family friendly kid approved meals 🙂 Thanks!!
Looks delicious! I must try this!
Easy, delicious main dish meals, for the whole family:)
Like you on fb too:)
Wow, we have gone through so many test trying to figure out why our daughter is having such bad headaches with not success, maybe I should look into going organic. Thanks for the idea.
I would love to see more vegan friendly recipes – especially desserts! I love all the gluten free options, but I also cannot tolerate eggs or dairy 🙁
I would love to see some posts about healthy eating on a budget! Thanks!
packing lunch ideas
I would love to see recipes where seasonal veggies are the star. I just “liked” you on Facebook. Congrats on the book launch!
I love soup recipes! Looking forward to a warm new year. :o)
I would love to see recipes that kids will gobble up! My kiddos eat quite a few things that other kids usually don’t, but they still love the “junk” and we need good snack recipes, too!
hi , I love converting recipes to healthier versions and love, love, love my coffee, in any shjape or form, so thanks for this recipe! Also trying to go more organic, when I can. Thanks!!
I second that about making over recipes with more natural ingredients. Thanks for offering the giveaway of your cookbook! Now I’m off to see that pecan pie recipe I’ve been reading about…
ohhh I sure hope I win! I would like to see tips on how to do a variation of deep fried foods. I deep fry A LOT but I want to learn how to not! BUT still get the same flavor and texture.
This recipe is perfect!! I love the chocolate sauce sooo much. It took a lot of willpower not to eat the whole bowl right then and there. I did over cook it though which means my butter separated but oh well. Still whipped up nicely in the blender. I did alter a bit, I don’t drink milk anymore so I used coconut milk for most of it with a splash of hemp and almond milk. Delicious!! Tastes just like a store bought mocha coconut frappe!
Thanks so much for this recipe, you rock!!!
I’m so glad you liked it! I love the idea of using coconut milk in this recipe. I’ll have to give it a try!
Hi – just wanted to let you know the print function isn’t working for this recipe……
Thanks for letting me know. I fixed it. 🙂
I would love to see more grain-free recipes.
Carrie thanks for all the great recipes you create. We’re processed free finally and my family’s health is soaring! I love your adaptations of kids snack items and would love to see more of those.
I’m so glad to hear how well your family is doing. Yay!! I will try and include more adaptations of kids snack items. I love those kinds of recipes too! 🙂
This drink has that good combination of a sweet milk chocolatey flavor, with that clear coffee taste that still cuts through.