Healthy Mocha Chip Frappuccino with MCT & Collagen

March 21, 2024

Everything is better with chocolate, right? Mocha chip frappuccinos used to be one of my weaknesses. In fact, I loved them so much that I would drink them year-round, even in cold weather.

But I didn’t love all the sugar, artificial flavoring, and spending $7 every time I wanted to satisfy my craving! So, naturally, I experimented and figured out how to make my own healthier version at home. And I have to say, my version is even better than Starbucks. It’s not only cheaper and faster to make, but starts your day with MCT, collagen, and minerals for your brain and bone health. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Promotes Brain Health: Between the caffeine and antioxidants found in organic coffee and MCT’s ability to protect against neurological issues, you can kiss brain fog goodbye (1, 2).
  • Packed with Nutrients: Cacao nibs are highly nutritious, providing an impressive amount of minerals, including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and copper (3). Phosphorus, magnesium, and manganese are vital for healthy bones, while copper and iron are needed for producing red blood cells that supply oxygen to your body (4). 
  • Quick and Easy: This frappuccino comes together in only a matter of minutes with just six ingredients. Faster than any coffee shop drive-thru.

Here’s What You Need

Top view of Mocha Frappuccino on a circular wooden board with their names labeled next to them
  • High-Speed Blender: To quickly and easily mix together your frappuccino into its silky smooth texture. 
  • Ice: To help make the drink cold and give it that milkshake-like consistency. 
  • Organic Coffee: To serve as the base of the recipe and give you a boost of antioxidants and caffeine without harmful pesticides.
  • Unsweetened Almond Milk: To give the frappuccino its signature creaminess without any gut-irritating dairy. 
  • NativePath Mocha Collagen Creamer: To provide sweet chocolate flavor with the added bonus of MCT powder and collagen peptides. 
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: To add a deep, rich chocolate flavor to the frappuccino.
  • Cacao Nibes: To replace the chocolate chips with a more nutrient-dense alternative.   
  • Pink Himalayan Salt: To enhance the flavors of the frappuccino and add a bit of healthy sodium.   

Variations

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A top view of the Mocha Chip Frappuccino in a clear glass mug on a wooden coaster

Healthy Mocha Chip Frappuccino with MCT & Collagen

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Prep Time

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

Cook Time

1 minute

Calories

Calories

92

Servings

Servings

1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 cup strong organic coffee, chilled
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop NativePath Mocha Collagen Creamer
  • 1 tsp cacao nibs
  • ⅛ tsp pink Himalayan salt

Instructions

  1. Brew a cup of organic coffee pour it into a cup, and place it into the refrigerator until chilled, at least 1 hour. 
  2. Once the coffee is cold, pour all your ingredients into your blender and blend on high until thick and creamy (roughly 30 seconds to a minute, depending on your blender).
  3. Pour into a large glass, top with additional cacao nibs, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value*
Calories 92
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 5g29%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 320mg13%
Potassium 96mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Sugars 0g
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A3%
Vitamin C2%
Calcium12%
Iron2%
*The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated or evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Rachael Grosskopf
Recipe by

Rachael Grosskopf

Rachael Grosskopf is the Community Manager at NativePath. She is a Certified Nutrition Coach through Precision Nutrition (pn1) and has a solid understanding of nutrition science and behavior-change coaching.

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Medical Disclaimer

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Chad Walding nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program.

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