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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Hey Katie! Just made a batch of this last night and poured into ice cube trays. The yummy mixture is chillin out in my freezer waiting for me to come home and test it out! CANT WAIT! Thanks for another amazing, healthy, treat! YOU ROCK!
Ok so I made one half of the batch when i got home work work yesterday and I loved it!!!! I did have to add an extra splash of vanilla, 3 more packets of stevia, and an ounce or two of brewed coffee. But it sure was delish!
I just made this but I brewed the almond milk base with vanilla rooibos tea before freezinf tand this tastes faaabulous!!!
Hiya Katie!
I was wondering if there was a way to make this by using brewed coffee.
Thanks!
😉
Does the nutritional info include the use of real sugar or just stevia?
This is probably a stupid question but bare with me because I don’t drink coffee except in frappuccinos haha. But when you say 2 tsp instant coffee granules (decaf or regular) does that mean 2 tsp of ground coffee or does the coffee have to actually be made?
Maybe this is a dumb question but bare with me because I don’t drink coffee except in Frappuccinos haha. When you say ‘2 tsp instant coffee granules (decaf or regular)’ is this ground coffee or coffee that is already made and cooled?
Just the dry coffee grounds.
Oh. My. Gosh. You are a saint! I double this recipe because I anticipated making it for my whole family. It just so happened that my mum, her friend, and I were the only ones home. I had frozen it in one big container two days ago so it was rock solid! (Don’t worry though, I made your healthy Oreos yesterday, so don’t worry about us going dessertless for a day hehe) I had to cut up the block into chucks for it to fit into my blender, since I don’t have a vitamix. Can’t wait to get one for Christmas! Anyway, I blended it for what seemed like forever, and it came out with the consistency of soft-serve ice cream and it was delicious! Is there any way I can show you?
Ooo I can’t wait to try this with more spice!
This might be a silly question but are you supposed to make the instant coffee before combining the ingredients? My drink turned out great, used the ice cube tray in the freezer trick, but it was a bit chewy, I am thinking it was the coffee grounds.