Homemade Mocha Coconut Iced Coffee

I was so excited when I found this recipe on http://www.howsweeteats.com/ It sounded absolutely delicious!! I LOVE the frappachino one at Starbucks. I couldn't wait to try this coffee drink this afternoon! It was pretty easy to make and there is coconut whipped cream leftover for more!

Here are the ingredients you will need:

For coffee drink (1 serving)
5oz brewed coffee, cold
1/2 cup coconut milk
3+ tbsp chocolate syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes

For coconut whipped cream (makes enough for several drinks)
1 can cold full fat coconut milk
2 tbsp sugar (or more for peaks to form)

Here is how you make it:

Brew the coffee and let it cool. I poured mine out into a glass and put it in the refrigerator to speed the process up.

Making the toasted coconut flakes:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Lay the flakes out flat on a baking sheet.

Heat flakes for about 5 minutes or until they turn a rich, golden brown.

Making the whipped cream
In a stand mixer (or bowl with an electric hand mixer) add the can of cold coconut milk & the sugar. Beat until peaks form - like the consistency of whipped cream. About 6 minutes.