An ice-cold creaminess, this Skinny Strawberry Frappuccino is made with just 3 wholesome ingredients. A Starbucks knock-off with half the calories. Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegetarian
Well last week ended up being a good week to be away from the office for me. The car accident made me really sick. It didn't happen right away though. The morning after the accident I felt fine. Got up, went to the gym, swam, lifted weights then over lunch brought my car to an auto body for an estimate.
While I was there, I started feeling woozy. Dizzy, headache, stiff neck & shoulders, nauseous. It came out of no where. I texted my doctor who thankfully is a friend and told her about the accident. She said she wanted to see me right away.
She checked me over and said I had whip lash, gave me pain meds and told me to rest as much as possible. The next morning (Saturday) I felt better, but by the afternoon all the symptoms were back. The same day I began having excruciating pain in my tibia near the knee.
When I was hit, I remember squeezing the brake really tight as I watched him coming at me so I wouldn't hit the person in front of me. So I didn't end up traveling to L.A. for Blogfest last week as planned.
The day I was supposed to leave I wasn't feeling that bad. I got myself packed, to the airport but by the time I made it to the terminal the pain was just too much. I knew I had to stay home. I didn't want to be away from home in that much pain.
It made me beyond words sad that I couldn't go and that I wasted a week of vacation when I had planned to be on the beach.
The good news is since the accident my foot pain is almost gone. It's still a sore and I have to be careful not to walk too fast and stretch a lot, but it's feeling so much better. I can even walk without the boot now which wasn't possible a week ago.
That's probably a good thing because I need crutches for my other leg. Oh yeah and remember my MAC issue? My work PC died the day after the accident. I swear my life should be a sitcom it's so unbelievable.
Speaking of unbelievable, this Skinny Strawberry Frappuccino is unbelievable. I've been drinking it on repeat all summer long. It's so delicious and perfect that you wouldn't believe it's low calorie.
Here's the skinny. The Starbucks version will cost you 370 calories with 15 grams of fat, 9 of which are saturated and 54 grams of sugar. My version is just 163 calories, 1.7 grams of fat and 19 grams of sugar (you can lower the sugar more with a low sugar yogurt).
See full nutritional details here. It's great for breakfast or an afternoon or late night snack. Hope you love it!
More Strawberry Treats
Mango Tango Strawberry Smoothie
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Muffins
Skinny Strawberry Frappuccino
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Handful of ice
- Stevia to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Transfer to a glass and drink!
Notes
- My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.
Nutrition
Now I just to buy strawberries and I'm set. I love alternatives to Starbucks!
I really want to work for Starbucks so I can lighten up their menu!
Oh no! I'm so so sorry that happened to you and that I missed meeting you at BlogFest. I hope you continue to heal and feel better quickly. Sending healing thoughts your way!
I just don't know what to say anymore sweet friend!! But I'm so sorry! There's only upwards to look forward to now! I hope your knee heals soon and I'm praying for a quick recovery for you. I'm always here if you need me. You can always e-mail me or whatever. Take care of yourself and rest up. Have you heard back from the MRI yet about your knee? I also strained something in my knee a few weeks ago--and it's nagging me like crazy. I went for an MRI today--so I"ll keep you posted.
XOXO,
Things will get better soon! Don't worry. You deserve so much better!
Yaara
Oh, Megan, I feel your pain. I had a whiplash in Feb myself, so I know exactly what you're going thru with that. Bless your heart. Hope you're better soon.
Great job making over this recipe.
Sorry to hear you've been through an accident too Melinda. Thanks for the well wishes and enjoy the frap!
WHOA. So bummed to hear about the car accident. I can't believe you went to the gym the next day, yikes. I've been rear-ended twice, and each time I was dazed but felt fine...until the next day, when everything hurt. Whiplash, yucky. It will likely take you some time to get fully healed, so please take it easy--even when you are "sure" you're better. Listen to your docs, get PT if you need it, and let me know if I can help in any way.
We'll see you at BlogFest next year.
Thanks, Bain! I never thought anything of going to the gym. I go the gym everyday. I felt fine so it never crossed my mind. At this point, the whip lash is the least of my concerns. My knee is really messed up. I had to have a stat MRI today. Thanks for your well wishes.
Ummm whaaaaat!? I had NO Idea! I'm so so so so sorry! I really hope you are feeling better. That totally and completely sucks! 🙁
I know. I'm pretty bummed about everything.
I'm so glad you're ok... and that your foot is better! Crazy, right?!
I need one of these frapps. I'm in Vegas right now and it's a million effing degrees.
It's just as hot in Phoenix. Why do you think I made so many smoothies? And my foot? Is totally crazy. It starting hurt bad last night & I found out why this morning. I have a torn plantar fascia. The MRI from last week showed it. I swear I will never be right.
You can never go wrong with a strawberry smoothie! Thanks for linking up today for MM. Sorry you missed blogfest. I hope we both get there next year
I'll trade you a smoothie for a slice of your "squiche" hehe!
this looks so tasty, so much healthier and better than starbucks!
You know what? It's so easy to make it's ridiculous!
Hope you are feeling better soon! I'm glad you were able to get the rest that you need.
Thanks Jamie, hope you're having a great week!
Yuuuummm! I bet that is so wonderfully creamy! I could imagine sipping this on a warm summers evening 🙂 Easy too! Thanks for linking up lady!
I've been seriously drinking this one several times a week. It's so refreshing you will love it!
I had no idea you had to miss out on BlogFest. You should've e-mailed me girl. Bless your beautiful soul. At least you've been able to enjoy this delicious looking frappe 🙂
I'll email you this week friend. 🙂
I wish that I could hug you right now. I was so sad that you couldn't make it. But health is #1 and you MUST take care of yourself! And you wouldn't have gotten sufficient rest if you had come.
But it still makes me sad.
I know. There were so many people like you who I really was looking forward to seeing, but you're right. I would not have rested while I was there. I would have tried to do everything & made things worst. Sometimes life isn't fair.
OH NO!!!
so sorry you had to miss LA.
you and I need to live through everyone elses experiences together.
virtually.
<3
Thanks friend! I assumed you had gone. It makes me feel a little better knowing I'm not the only one.
Reaching through my phone to hug you and hoping this week is a whole lot better than last! Also this looks super yummy and I can't get over the cute pink straws, love them 🙂 feel better!
Oh thanks friend! I need all the hugs I can get. And you can get the straws on Amazon...my favorite place to shop for EVERYTHING.