You can make a super easy and delicious Starbucks copycat Frappuccino recipe at home, with just 5 minutes and a blender!
The best homemade Starbucks Frappuccino recipe
In almost no time, this popular frosted coffee drink can be all yours.
Thick, whipped, frosty and creamy, the classic energizing blended coffee beverage is one recipe you will be making over and over again.
Thousands of reviewers agree that this is absolutely the best homemade Frappuccino recipe they’ve tried. Plus, you get full control of how much sugar to add.
Even with no artificial flavors, no xanthan gum, and no preservatives, it really does taste just as good as the famous original, or possibly even better!
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Benefits of making your own
Another advantage to making your own frozen coffee drinks is the lower price.
One single venti Starbucks Frappuccino can cost as much as $5.95. While grande and tall drinks cost fifty cents to a dollar less, this can still add up pretty quickly if you order them every week.
Add a pump of syrup, and the price goes up even more.
Depending on the type of milk and sweetener you choose, this DIY Frappuccino can yield more than seven drinks for just about three dollars total.
So why not save money and skip the coffee shop version? Whip up your own healthy Frappuccinos at home, and you won’t even have to leave your pajamas!
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Watch the homemade Frappuccino recipe video, above
Healthy coffee Frappuccino recipe ingredients
To make the easy coffee recipe, you will need milk of choice, regular or decaf instant coffee, pure vanilla extract, sweetener of choice, and a pinch of salt.
There’s no brewed espresso and no heavy cream required. And the iced coffee drink can be dairy free, sugar free, gluten free, soy free, nut free, keto friendly, and vegan.
For a vegan Frappuccino, just choose a nondairy milk. Almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and oat milk are all great options.
Use your favorite all purpose sweetener. This includes granulated sweeteners like white or brown sugar or unrefined sweeteners like coconut sugar or date sugar. You may also use a liquid sweetener, such as honey, agave, or pure maple syrup.
If you prefer a keto Frappuccino with no sugar, opt for low carb offerings like xylitol, erythritol, allulose, or a monk fruit blend. Or add stevia extract to taste.
Be sure to buy pure vanilla extract, not imitation vanilla flavoring. This will make a big difference in your finished recipe.
Leftover coffee? Make Keto Chocolate Mousse
How to make a copycat Starbucks Frappuccino
Read through the recipe instructions, then gather all of your ingredients.
Whisk together the milk of choice, coffee granules, vanilla, sweetener, and salt.
Freeze the liquid mixture in a shallow container or ice cube tray.
This step can be done days or even weeks ahead of time, giving you an almost instant coffee drink any time a craving hits.
Once the coffee ice cubes are frozen, pop them out into a blender.
Let the blocks thaw just enough for your blender to handle. If you have a powerful high speed blender like a Vitamix or Blendtec, you may be able to skip the thawing step.
The recipe will also work with a cheaper blender or a food processor. There’s no fancy equipment needed to make your own Frappuccinos.
Blend everything together until it reaches a thick and slushy Frappuccino texture.
Taste, then add additional sweetener if needed. Do not add any ice, because it would dilute the deep coffee flavor.
Pour the frozen coffee frappe into a tall glass or two mason jars.
Top with whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate syrup, crushed graham crackers, or crumbled cookies if desired.
While the blender is out, make Coconut Ice Cream
Secret Menu Frappuccino Flavors
Salted Caramel Frappuccino: Increase the salt to a scant one eighth teaspoon. Add a spoonful of jarred caramel sauce or homemade Coconut Caramel to the base recipe. Or add a swirl on top after blending.
Mocha Frappuccino: Add three tablespoons of cocoa powder to the base recipe before blending. For a double chocolate Frappuccino, top with shaved chocolate.
Java Chip Frappuccino: Make the recipe below as written, blending in a tablespoon or two of regular size or mini chocolate chips or Sugar Free Chocolate Chips.
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino: This one is made with no coffee or caffeine. Make the recipe below and omit the instant coffee. Instead of the half teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, add one teaspoon of vanilla bean paste or the seeds from a vanilla bean.
Pumpkin Frappuccino: Blend in half a cup of pumpkin puree, a fourth teaspoon of cinnamon, an eighth teaspoon each of pumpkin pie spice and ground ginger, and an optional pinch of ground cloves. Top with Coconut Whipped Cream.
Peanut Butter Frappuccino: This one is easy. Simply blend in one or two tablespoons of peanut butter (or almond butter) into your coffee beverage.
The next secret menu flavor variations on my list to create include Oreo, white chocolate, chai tea, strawberry crème, mint or peppermint, matcha, butterbeer, chocolate hazelnut, toffee nut, birthday cake batter, and unicorn Frappuccinos.
Can you think of any other flavors I should try?
Serving suggestions for your coffee drink
One of the best things about the recipe is that you can serve it with breakfast instead of hot coffee, as part of a healthy afternoon snack, or as a delicious dessert.
The coffee Frappuccino copycat pairs perfectly with Healthy Banana Bread or a thick slice of Chocolate Banana Bread or this low carb Almond Flour Banana Bread.
If you are not a banana fan, the drinks are also great alongside other baked goods such as scones, blondies, brownies, donuts, cookies, or Applesauce Muffins.
Or turn it into a meal, serving with Vegan French Toast or heart healthy oatmeal for an energy rich breakfast or a grilled veggie wrap, sandwich, or Avocado Salad for lunch.
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Frappuccino Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- 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
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I live off of coffee!! I love the stuff (too much!). I used to have frapps all the time when I was only a vegetarian and still drank milk (I would get light espresso frapps, with an extra shot or two of espresso). Now even though they offer soymilk and vegan frapps, I don’t get them anymore. I really don’t want to drink 170 calories worth of sugar and ice (170 is the lowest calorie vegan frapp! That’s crazy! And it’s so small!!) I had one and only one after the introduction of the soymilk option, and it didn’t even taste good to me. Overly sweet and uber artificial.
It’s funny…I mentioned in one of my last two posts on my blog that I want to veganize and healthify Starbuck’s dessert menu! We must be on the same (and awesome!) wavelength!!
Great chocolate minds think alike? 🙂
Sounds yummy! I might have told you this before, but I do a healthy mocha frappuccino-like green smoothie. I fill my blender 2/3 full with spinach, then add 1/2 a frozen banana, 1 cup or so of Silk unsweetened almond milk, 2 tsp of cocoa powder, and 1 tsp instant decaf coffee. I love it, and it’s completely guilt-free! It’s often my breakfast!
That sounds like a must try!
I’ve never had a Frappuccino, nor do I much care for coffee, but this looks to die for!! Definitely going to try. My boyfriend is a Starbucks FIEND but I can’t justify spending the money!
Yummy! I don’t drink warm coffee, but frappuccino is something I drink. Strabucks mocha frappuccino is my favorite, but I don’t drink it as often anymore 🙂 It’s very sweet indeed!
I like my coffee black and strong with no sugar, and preferably from an independant shop. Though I have been to Starbucks a few times when travelling round the country by train. Looks good though! I love that you’ve reinvented starbucks!
This is going to save me a SHIT ton of money in college!!
I love coffee but coffee hates me. So I am a decaf girl and make all my coffee drinks at home. I might give yours a try, too 🙂
I would say I’m something of a coffee maniac. I usually take it the same way for about 2 or 3 months, and then get completely sick of it, and go in search of my new “usual.”
Starbucks frappuccinos are pretty delicious, but I’m good for maybe 3 a year (none yet this year!). I liked the light coffee and light mocha options the most; don’t know if they even still have them. I’m usually good for an instant iced latte at home… just instant espresso, almond / soy milk, and some sweetener. So good.
I am not a coffee drinker, but love tea. Starbucks makes some amazing tea lattes but I wait until I have a gift card : ) I always love a Starbucks makeover.
I am not a big coffee gal but these (of course) look amazing 🙂 you = amazing! ahah
Hi Katie,
I saw how simple this recipe was this morning when I woke up and quickly threw it together before I went to work. I threw it into my blender when I got home – it’s fantastic! I used hazelnut flavored instant coffee and added cinnamon and a frozen banana. My blender is by no means high-power, in fact I’m fairly certain it’s at least 20 years old, so my frapp is probably thicker than yours was, but I don’t mind eating this with a spoon! Thanks for the awesome recipe 🙂
I’m so excited you already tried it! I never thought to use hazelnut coffee powder… I’ll have to look for some!
I love Starbucks! My favorite drink is the green tea latte. I’m not much of a coffee drinker but I like trying their coffee beverages too. I think I’ve had every frappuccino thanks to their half priced happy hour promotion which happens once a year. I’m not a huge fan of the fraps but I do enjoy them sometimes I think my favorite is either vanilla bean or mocha coconut. I’ve made drinks at home before and they were pretty good. I think I’ll try out your frappuccino soon
I love frappuccinos but now I think I know why….holy moly is that a lot of sugar! Your healthy version sounds much better. And my budget will be happy too 🙂
Like coffee? LOVE IT!
I am so glad you gave the Starbucks drink a makeover!! im addicted to their iced coffees!! I do always get them sugar free with but i spend so much money on them and the caffeine is so bad for me!! I love i can make this one decaf and this one is so much cheaper to make, but the recipe says it serves two but you said you can make 8 cups?? Im confused, does it serve 2 people or 8?? sorry if thats a dumb question, it has been a long day haha!! cant wait to try this 🙂
PS i also posted this recipe to my pinterest page, hope you dont mind!!! Dont worry ill give you full credit!!!
LOL I haven’t figured out the whole Pintrest thing yet! When you post a recipe to pintrest, you’re really just posting a link and photo, right? In that case, I am completely honored!! 🙂
No no, not dumb at all! It serves two, but I can get an 8-cup bottle of almondmilk for under $3, which is why I figured out the price for that amount ;).
I used to get Frapps all the time as a tween. My friends would go to the mall and hang out at the barnes and noble and slurp down Frapps every weekend!