A super easy and delicious copycat frappuccino recipe you can make at home, with just 5 minutes and a blender!
Over the years, so many readers have written in to say the same thing: that this homemade version really does taste just as good as the original, even without the artificial ingredients. These homemade frappuccinos do not taste healthy at all!
Depending on the type of milk and sweetener you use, this homemade frappuccino can make more than seven drinks for just about three dollars total!
The recipe can be vegan, gluten free, soy free, dairy free, sugar free, nut free, and keto friendly.
Salted Caramel Frappuccino: Add a spoonful of caramel sauce–such as this Coconut Caramel–to the base recipe, or add a swirl on top after blending.
Mocha Frappuccino: Add 3 tbsp cocoa powder to the base recipe before blending. Serve with Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Java Chip Frappuccino: Blend in a handful of chocolate chips or Sugar Free Chocolate Chips along with the other ingredients in the base recipe.
Pumpkin Frappuccino: Blend 1/2 cup pumpkin puree and 1/4 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice into the base. Don’t forget the Coconut Whipped Cream!
- Blend together ice, espresso (or strong coffee), milk, and sweetener until well blended.
- Pour into a tall glass and top with optional toppings of whipped cream and chocolate syrup, if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy every sip!
Easy Frappuccino Recipe
Here’s how to make an easy Frappuccino at home! All you need are a few simple ingredients and a good blender. Add optional flavorings to take your treat to the next level.
Prep: 2min
Total: 4min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 150 kcal, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups ice cubes (crushed works best)
- 1 cup espresso or coffee
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tbsp. sweetener
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instruction:
- Make the coffee. Make your espresso or coffee extra strong for the best flavor.
- After the coffee is finished, blend all of the ingredients, except for the whipped cream and any other toppings. In other words, you should combine the ice, coffee, milk, sweetener, and spices. If you don’t have a blender, you can mix the ingredients together by hand. For best results, use a blender until the ingredients are blended well.
- Once all the ingredients are blended well, pour the drink into your chilled mug. Then, add the whipped cream and additional toppings if desired. For a Caramel Frappuccino, don’t forget the caramel sauce at the top.
- Finally, you can enjoy your Frappuccino. Serve the drink immediately so that it doesn’t have time to melt. Depending on the thickness, you may need a spoon or straw.
Frappuccino Recipe
How to make your own Frappuccino recipe at home, in just 5 minutes!
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 25 kcal, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp regular or decaf instant coffee ()
- 1/16 tsp salt
- sweetener of choice – (such as 3 tbsp sugar, or stevia to taste)
Instruction:
- Whisk ingredients together. Freeze in shallow containers or an ice cube tray (I used this ice cube tray). Once frozen, pop the blocks out. Thaw until just soft enough for your blender to be able to handle it. Blend until desired slushiness is reached. Add extra sweetener if needed, but do not add ice, because it would dilute the flavor. Feel free to add cocoa, cinnamon, berries, chai, banana, or other flavors if you wish. (More flavor ideas are listed earlier in the post.) And don’t forget to leave a review if you try it!View Nutrition Facts
Frozen Mocha Frappuccino
A frozen treat that combines your two favorite things: coffee and chocolate!
Prep: 5min
Total: 10min
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of ice
- 1 cup of chilled brewed coffee
- 1/3 cup of heavy cream or 2 percent milk
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate syrup
Instruction:
- Place coffee, cream, and sugar into a blender.
- Add in ice and blend until smooth. (Mix in ½ cup more ice for a thicker drink).
- Serve frozen drink with whipped cream and chocolate sauce – to your liking!
How to Make a Frappuccino (Recipe You Can DIY at Home!)
Read on to learn what makes a frappuccino and how to make a Starbucks copycat version that’s even better.
Prep: 5min
Total: 15min
Serving Size: 12-ounces
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 12-ounces, calories 1348, Fat 75g, Carbohydrate 150g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Protein 19g, Sodium 199mg, Sugar 130g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of ice
- 2 shots of espresso (or 1 cup of really strong coffee)
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 tbsps of sweetener
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate syrup (optional – other flavors are also encouraged!)
Instruction:
- Put 2 cups of cubed ice into sealable bags and crush them with the back of a spoon, or crush the ice cubes using a blender. Start with the lowest setting on your blender and slowly increase it over time to the highest one. A blender is not mandatory for this step but makes it much more manageable. For even better results, cover the crushed ice in the blender halfway with ice water. When making my frappuccino for this article, I used 1 cup of ice cubes and 1 and a half cups of coffee ice cubes, blending for 15 seconds.
- Depending on how caffeinated you want your beverage, you will need to make 1 or 2 shots of espresso. If you’re unsure what coffee to choose, I suggest a quality dark or medium roast espresso blend for the classic coffee flavor profile. But feel free to experiment to suit your taste. How do you make a frappuccino without espresso? If you do not have an espresso maker, 3 ounces of strong brewed coffee also works. Brew with a coffee maker like a French Press, Moka pot, or Aeropress for best results. I recommend using freshly ground dark roast beans to brew your coffee for the richest flavor.
- Add the prepared ice to your blender if you have not already done so. Then add the espresso (or coffee) along with 1 cup of milk and 2 tbsps of sweetener. I suggest 2% milk, which is what is used in Starbucks frappuccinos, but non-dairy milk alternatives like oat, soy, and almond milk work well, too. The microbubbles that are formed from 2% milk’s high protein content produce a just-right creaminess with a light texture. For your sweetener, use granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, sweetened condensed milk, or an artificial sugar substitute of your choice. Experiment with more or less than 2 tbsps of sweetener, depending on your personal preferences. For example, I used 1 cup of chocolate almond milk and 2 tbsps of brown sugar.
- Now is not the time to skimp out on adding personalized touches to your icy delicacy. This may be a simple frappuccino recipe, but you can make it a vibrant coffee drink by adding some creative flourishes! I suggest you first fill your glass halfway with your blended mixture, then add a bit more cold milk of your choice before topping off the drink with the rest of your blend. The milk in the middle helps to thin the texture of the slush, making it easier to drink right away. For an even fancier presentation, drizzle syrup on the insides of a clear glass before pouring. If you are gluten-free or dairy-free, check the ingredients in flavored syrups and whipped cream before use. These may contain allergens. A traditional frappuccino is topped with whipped cream. Add a dollop of whipped cream, swirling it in a circular motion with an extra bit of flair at the top. Drizzle on some syrup in a zig-zag fashion. Powder on some brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or sprinkles. Add some more whipped cream if desired, and repeat the process of garnishing. Drink immediately and enjoy your creative caffeinated concoction. Voila!
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