Extra Morning Chocolate Almond Coffee Recipes

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND COFFEE FRAPPE

Steps:

• 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!)
• With blender lid securely closed, pulse blender until mixture is smooth. If blades get stuck, add a little more milk.
• Pour 1 Tablespoon of chocolate syrup into the bottom of each glass. (This makes the drink look and taste even more delectable.)
• Divide the coffee frappe between your glasses and dust with cinnamon. Serve immediately!
• Variation: Use Vanilla Ice Cream with Vanilla extract.
• *Milk options: whole milk, skim milk, soy milk, etc.
• Optional Extras:.
• Extra scoops of ice cream, for garnish.
• Whipped cream, for topping.
• For adults an added Tbls or two of Godiva Liqueur, Amaretto, or Kaluha would be tasty.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND COFFEE

Steps:

• IF YOU HAVE A SEPARATE DECANTER/GLASS POT: Place the coffee in the filter in the brew basket of the coffee maker. Place the sugar in the empty pot of the coffee maker. Prepare the coffee with the cold water. When the brewing is complete, stir in the almond extract until mixed well. Go to step 3.
• IF YOU HAVE AN INTERNAL SYSTEM, FOLLOW THESE: Place the ground coffee in the brew basket. Prepare the coffee with the cold water. Place the sugar in a medium-large saucepan or a glass pitcher. When the brewing is complete, pour the brewed coffee into the saucepan with the sugar and add the almond extract and stir until well mixed.
• STEP 3: Microwave the half-and-half and chocolate in a medium microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Stir this into the brewed flavored coffee (if using the saucepan) or add the coffee to this bowl if using a decanter.
• Pour into large cups or mugs.
• If desired, top each serving with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
• Serve immediately.