This is what happens when Summer meets Fall:
Hellooooo Fall.
Yes, Fall is fast approaching, meaning it’s once again time for comfy boots and sweaters, crisp and juicy apples, tangerine leaves that get lost in the whistling breeze…
And pumpkin.
Lots and lots of pumpkin.
What better way to welcome Fall than with a homemade Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino?
You don’t even need to leave your pajamas!
Pumpkin Pie Frappuccinos
(makes 2 large servings)
Inspired by my Healthy Starbucks Frappuccino Recipe.
- 2 cups milk of choice (480g)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant coffee granules (decaf or regular)
- scant 1/16 tsp salt
- stevia extract to taste, or 3 tbsp sugar (or other sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (120g)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)
Mix the ingredients together in 1 or 2 shallow plastic containers. Freeze. (You could also use an ice cube tray.) Once frozen, pop the blocks out of the containers. Thaw until just soft enough for your blender to be able to handle it, and blend until desired slushiness is reached. Add extra sweetener if needed, but do NOT add ice! It will dilute the flavor. Pour into two glasses and enjoy. Note: the flavor and texture will obviously vary depending on your choice of milk. I’m sure many types of milk will yield a good result, but I’ve only tried the recipe with Silk almond milk.
Fill in the blank: The best thing about Fall is _____________.
Pumpkin season? Apple season? Butternut squash? My favorite part of Fall is probably the cooler weather it brings. Goodbye 100-degree days!
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This recipe tastes as good as it looks! I’ve made it every single morning since you posted it! Even my boyfriend (who normally doesn’t like healthier foods or coffee) loved it! Thank you!! 😀
I’ve heard people talk about pumpkin coffee drinks, but for some reason have never tried one! I adore pumpkin and coffee, so it’s perfect for me! Thanks for sharing.
Readers may enjoy using easy homemade pumpkin puree: http://cookingripe.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/homemade-pumpkin-puree/
An excellent recipe! After making the copycat frap and finding the taste just a tiny bit off, I made it with half soy milk/half decaf french press coffee (omitted the instant coffee), and the taste was perfection—the french press coffee gave it a rich, deep flavor without any caffeine. Perhaps the instant coffee I use has a strange aftertaste? Regardless, I applied the same changes to this, and it tastes wonderful. I used maple syrup instead of sugar, too. Thanks!!
This is simply amazing! SoCal is having a heat wave, and of course this is the time of year when all I want are pumpkin spice lattes (but not from Starbucks! Whole Foods makes them vegan). This hit the spot while keeping me cool. Thank you so much for sharing!
i was wondering if anyone has tried this without the coffee? idk, i don’t use the stuff but i have cocoa powder. Not sure if it will turn out tho. anyone tried?
Hi, I know there have been a lot of questions about how you got the whipped cream so perfect… I still am trying to figure out how you got it to LOOK like that… in that shape of a swirl… what gadget did you use if any? Do tell… I just love the way it looks!!!! I could wait to freeze it today so I made a hot latte version – very yummy! Going to do the frozen after!
Somebody may have mentioned this idea, but keep frozen pumpkin in my freezer for smoothies this time of year, so I don’t have to add ice 🙂 I empty a few cans into ice trays, freeze them and then keep them in a freezer bag.
Hi Katie, my name is Maria. This is an amazing recipe. I love all your recipes so much that I added this one to my blog, but giving the link to here, as the original source, as I always do with everything I publish. Thank you very much for your time and kind consideration and for the excellent recipes you bring to us.
Katie – I’ve never posted and wanted to say how much I love your website. My son is gluten free, and I love that your recipes can be adapted for that and are so easy. I’ve been making this recipe hot by just whisking all the ingredients together and microwaving it, then putting a little whipped cream on top. Thank you, Katie!
Aw thank you, Kelley!
Now I just need to buy those mugs in the picture to make it more official!! Great recipe! My husband loves pumpkin anything beyond words!! Can’t wait to try it!!