Frappuccino Recipe

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You can make a super easy and delicious Starbucks copycat Frappuccino recipe at home, with just 5 minutes and a blender! 

Coffee Frappuccino Recipe
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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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Coffee Shop Frappe

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!

Too cold for a Frappuccino? Make this Pumpkin Spice Latte

Watch the homemade Frappuccino recipe video, above

Coffee Frappuccino Ingredients
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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

Coffee Ice Cubes

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.

Thick Frozen Frappuccino Ice

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

Healthy Homemade Frappuccinos

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?

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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

How to make your own copycat Starbucks Frappuccino recipe at home in just five minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk of choice
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp regular or decaf instant coffee
  • 1/16 tsp salt
  • 3 – 4 tbsp sweetener of choice

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!
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363 Comments

  1. Anna @ The Guiltless Life says:

    Pinned to my Pinterest 😉

    1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

      You are so sweet!!

      1. Anna @ The Guiltless Life says:

        Girl, I just made your chocolate fudge pie and I am sold on the fact that you. are. a. genius! No one who tasted it could tell there was tofu in it or that it was anything less than decadent. PLUS it fills you up on its richness just as much as a 500-calorie slice of pie would so it’s not like you eat tons more of it just because it’s lower in calories. Heavenly and SO simple!

        1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

          Aww yay!!! So so excited you made it!

  2. Camille says:

    I use Starbucked instant coffee and it tasted even more like the original–though it upped the price slightly–I froze them in big popsicle containers too so then about 2 is just right for a single grande frap 🙂

  3. Missy says:

    Katie! I love your healthy Fraps and was sad when I wanted one this morning and realized I was out of vanilla extract. I have to tell you that I used a little peppermint extract and threw some cocoa powder in the mix and it turned out excellent! Your recipes rock and your photography is amazing!

    1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

      Oh yum, that sounds really good!!

  4. Joyce says:

    What type of non-dairy milk did you use? My husband just found out that he is diabetic and I am on a search for anything sweet he can have.

    1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

      Hi Joyce!

      I used Silk unsweetened almond milk, but any almond milk, soymilk, ricemilk, etc. would work (although I can’t vouch for the taste of the result with any other milk than the one I used).

  5. Dan says:

    That looks SO delicious, but I can’t drink coffee! Is there a way to make their blended creams this way? I love their strawberries & cream and green tea blended cream frappes *u*

    1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

      Sure thing! Maybe try one of these recipes (or add fruit or green tea to the vanilla one), but just thaw or blend a little longer so it’s frappuccino consistency instead of ice cream consistency. If you do try it, I’d love to know how it goes! 🙂

  6. Tatum says:

    I just read your melting banana trick thingy and I was wondering if it only works with oatmeal?Whenever your sugar free recipes say to use stevia packets, mine have added sugar in it. So the banana trick. Is it only for oatmeal?

    1. Tatum says:

      BTW this was delicious!!!!!

      1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

        Oh you can definitely use the banana trick for things besides oatmeal! It’s especially good blended with peanut butter (and perhaps a little cinnamon) to make “banana butter.” 🙂

  7. jo-lyns cup cakes n' candies says:

    i love this recipe and i blogged about it, i did tweak it a lil’ to make it my own but i gave you credit and linked to your post! thnx for a great idea!! blessings….

    1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

      Loved your post!

  8. Healthy Juicer says:

    Need to book mark this page for sure. This is a great alternative.

    1. Healthy Juicer says:

      I gave it a try and it was excellent. I used almond milk and agave. My teenage girls gave it a thumbs up. I am glad to show them an alternative to what they are used to buying.

  9. Macy says:

    So for this recipe you don’t actually make the coffee, you just pour the ground coffee into it?

    1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

      Yup! 🙂

      I just dissolve the instant coffee granules into the milk. It makes it creamier than if you made up coffee with water. (I use Mt. Hagan brand, but there are others you could use.)

  10. Amanda says:

    Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!! Frappuccinos are my weakness. I am going to mix some up now!!! 🙂

  11. anewday says:

    What non dairy drink has 45 calories per cup? Rice Dream has 120 and I didn’t think to look until after I tried this recipe (which is delicious btw, and I am a Starbucks fanatic!).

    1. Chocolate-Covered Katie says:

      Try Almond Breeze… or even Silk unsweetened almond milk :).

  12. anewday says:

    And the rice milk also has sugar and carbs. Clearly I need another non dairy alternative. LOL

  13. Trish says:

    Katie, this was wonderful! I just had mine, cut the serving in half and used Truvia for my sweetener. I also happened to have those little single serving packets of Folgers instant coffee in the cupboard, which I usually use for baking, so one was the perfect amount. Because of the coffee actually being in the drink itself, the almond flavor didn’t come through like it normally would if I try to make a latte WITH almond milk. I love almond milk but never care for it when mixed with coffee. The coffee masked the flavor, and it tasted very rich yummy…and just perfectly sweet. I think it will be better with your coconut whipped cream next time. 🙂

  14. Elena says:

    I don’t even drink coffee but that looks so delicious that I’m gonna try it.

    I think I’m gonna try every single recipe you have here.

    I’m screwed.

  15. Tracy says:

    Katie,

    What did you top the drink with?