How to make a coffee coolata at home

Love coffee coolatas from dunkin donuts? This recipe that will make you think you purchased one from the store!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup coffee (regular or flavored)
• 1 cup of vanilla or chocolate ice cream
• 2 tbls chocolate syrup
• 1/4 cup crushed ice
• blender

1. Save 1 cup (8 oz) of coffee from morning or make a cup. If you freshly make cup, it needs to be chilled before using in this recipe.

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   If you like flavored coolatas, you can use flavored coffee. Vanilla flavored coffee works great, but others flavors work great too. Experiment to find the right flavor for you.

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   In a blender, add coffee, ice cream, ice and syrup.

4. Use chocolate ice cream if you like a rich and full chocolate taste. Ice cream gives a richer and creamier finish. If it feels too thick, can add ice or replace ice cream with cream and ice.

5. Serve immediately.

[Susang6]

on 8/16/2009 It is so hot today and this coffee cooler sounds delicious. A good way to cool off and get a afternoon pick-me-up!

[Susanh]

on 9/18/2008 I've never had a coolata, but now I want one!

[Desula]

on 9/1/2008 This is a wonderful recipe and think of the cost savings - instead of going to Starbucks!!!

[dsarokin]

on 8/14/2008 Yummm, I can feel my waistline expanding already. Thanks for a cool-ata tip.

[Melanierose]

on 8/7/2008 This sounds good, now I dont know if I should go to startbucks or do this LOL