Starbucks Copycat Caramel Frappuccino

Skip the drive-thru and make this Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino recipe right in your own kitchen! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this frosty and luxurious treat tastes just as delicious as the original at a fraction of the cost. 

Copycat Caramel Frappuccino Recipe 

Who isn’t crazy about the famous Starbucks Frappuccino? While they’re a refreshing way to cool down on a hot summer day, I crave that sweet and frosty coffee drink all year round. Unfortunately, if you’ve seen the prices at Starbucks coffee lately, then you know they’re not exactly a budget friendly beverage to enjoy on a regular basis. That is, until now!

With this easy Starbucks copycat recipe, you can make a version in your own home that taste just like the real thing and that won’t break the bank. In fact, you will love this version even more because it is so easy to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. The best part is, it only takes a few minutes to whip up, which is awesome for those last minute Starbucks cravings.

If you’re looking for a tasty dessert to enjoy with your frappe, this Classic Tiramisu would be the perfect choice because it has a similar coffee flavor. It’s also great served with these homemade Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies or these Italian Ricotta Cookies.

💓 Why We Love this Recipe

• Budget-friendly– this homemade version of Starbucks frappe uses simple ingredients that cost a fraction of what you pay at the coffee shop.
• Customizable-you easily adjust the flavors, the strength of the coffee or the amount of sweetness.
• Quick and easy-It takes 10 minutes or less to make this frappe recipe, which is much quicker and easier than having to make a trip through Starbucks drive-thru.

🛒 What’s Needed to Make an Easy Homemade Caramel Frappuccino

• Strong brewed coffee, chilled (you can use decaf coffee if you prefer)
• Whole milk
• Caramel syrup
• Ice cubes
• Sugar
• Whipped cream optional

👩‍🍳 How to Make a Homemade Frappuccino

Step One: Add Ingredients to Blender

• This is such an easy recipe that all you have to do is place the strong coffee, milk, sweet caramel syrup and sugar in a high-speed blender with ice.

Step Two: Blend

• Blend on high until the ice in the Frappuccino drink is finely chopped and icy.

Step Three: Garnish and Serve

• Pour the blended drink into a tall glass. Add some whipped cream and an extra caramel sauce drizzle to the top and enjoy.

Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Recipe Variations

• Nondairy milk: You can use any type of milk you prefer. If you want to use a dairy-free milk, try using almond milk or coconut milk instead.

• Mocha frappe: Give this drink a mocha makeover! Use a chocolate syrup instead of the caramel drizzle for a really tasty twist.

• Salted Caramel Frappuccino: Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel sauce for a wonderful sweet and salty flavor.

• Creamy frappe: If you want a thicker consistency and creamier texture use 1/2 parts heavy cream and 1/2 parts whole milk.

• Caramel ribbon crunch Frappuccino: This is another favorite Starbucks drink. It is almost the same thing as a caramel Frappuccino, but it has a crunchy topping. You can give yours the same touch by crushing up hard caramel candy and adding it to the top of the whipped topping.

• Extracts: You can add all sorts of flavors to this coffee just by adding a few drops of extract. You can add a little bit of rum or vanilla extract. Around the holiday’s peppermint extract makes an awesome minty Frappuccino.

What is a Frappuccino?

Frappuccino drinks are blended coffee drinks made with a shot of espresso or really strong coffee. They consist of cold coffee, ice, flavored syrups and toppings. 

Though people think Starbucks recipe was the first famous frappe, it was actually first made in a small coffee shop in Massachusetts. It was sold as a type of coffee milkshake that even sometimes included ice cream. 

Can I Use Instant Coffee to Make a Homemade Caramel Frappe?

You sure can. You first want to add the instant coffee granules to hot water and stir until they are completely dissolved. Allow the coffee to cool before transferring it to the fridge.

Starbucks Frappuccino Tips:

• The key to a really tasty Frappuccino is to use strong coffee because the ice and milk dilutes the flavor considerably.

• Though you expect an indulgent drink when you think of a Frappuccino you can swap out the whole milk with low-fat milk or skim milk.

• If you like a really strong coffee flavor, you can use a chilled espresso shot.

• Give your icy drink even more flavor by freezing leftover coffee in an ice cube tray. Then just use the frozen cubes of coffee instead of ice.

• If your iced coffee begins to separate when it has been sitting out for a few minutes, you can add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum to the blender with the other ingredients.

• For a short cut, just take leftover coffee and stick it in the fridge to chill overnight. Just don’t chill it over ice to prevent dilution.

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