Recipe: A Berry Good Thing (Frappuccino) and Strawberry and Creme Frappuccino

Swap the strawberries for blueberries and I think these recipes would work the same. Good luck!

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A BERRY GOOD THING!
Source: Hungry Girl Blog, 1/3/06

"Here's an amazing guilt-free swap you can make in your own home. Save time, money and calories with this awesome recipe!"

2/3 cup frozen strawberries (just plain- NOT in syrup!)
5 oz. light vanilla soy milk
2 tsp. Fat Free French Vanilla Coffee-mate powder (dissolved in an oz of warm water)
1 oz. Sugar Free Torani Strawberry Syrup
3 Splenda packets
3 large ice cubes
2 tbsp. Fat Free Reddi-Wip

Place all of the ingredients in blender, except for the whipped cream. Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds. Pour, and top with Fat Free Reddi-Wip. Strawberrylicious!

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STRAWBERRIES AND CREME FRAPPUCCINO
Source: Chef In You, 9/30/11
Makes around 2 cups, serves 2 people

FOR THE STRAWBERRY SYRUP:
16 oz Strawberries, hulled
Sugar to taste (See Tips)

FOR THE FRAPPUCINO: (approximate measurements - use as a guideline to cater to your preferences)
1 cup Whole Milk (See Tips)
3/4 cups softened Vanilla Ice cream
1/4 cup Strawberry Syrup (See Tips)
5-6 Whole Strawberries, chopped finely
2-3 ice cubes
Whipped Cream (optional)

TIPS:
1. Sugar - The Syrup must be very sweet. You can use anywhere between 1/4-1/2 cup. The amount of sugar will depend on the strawberries. For a version closer to the real deal, the end syrup must be very sweet. For a healthier version use natural sweeteners. Keep in mind that it might alter the taste of the final drink (example: Using Sucanat will give it a molasses flavor)
2. Whole Milk - You can use 2% or fat free milk for a reduced fat version.
3. Strawberry Syrup - Instead of making your own at home, you can buy the shop brought ones.

METHOD:
1. Make the Strawberry Syrup in the same fashion as my Stewed Strawberries post. Boil it until the fruit has turned into mush. Then strain it into another bowl pressing the fruit well to give more syrup. You can use the fruit pulp in another recipe (like a pancake, in waffles, in cakes/ muffins etc)
2. Bring the syrup to room temperature. Or better still chill it for an hour.
3. Now add rest of the ingredients (other than the whipped cream and chopped strawberries) in a blender.
4. Give it a whirl until blended. The proportions will change depending on your taste buds. For me this proportion tasted best while my husband wanted a little more of the syrup.
5. Drop some of the chopped strawberries in a serving glass and pour the blended strawberries and creme to it.
Add some whipped cream on top if desired and serve chilled.