How to Make a Frappuccino at Home: 3 Recipes and Tips

Frappuccinos come in any number of flavors and variations, and at-home versions are easy to make. Read on to learn how to make a frappuccino at home.

Who doesn’t love those ice-cold concoctions on a hot day? Frappuccinos make a delicious caffeinated or decaffeinated snack, but how do you make frappuccinos at home? Follow these simple steps to make a dairy-free frap.

How to Make a Dairy-Free Frappuccino at Home

Gather your blender* and ingredients ahead of time to make the best frappuccino at home.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup ice
• 3/4 cup dairy-free milk or cream
• Around 1/2 cup cold coffee (it’s important to buy fair trade coffee)
• 1-2 tsp dried or syrup flavoring
• dairy-free whipped cream or (ready-made or homemade)

Method:

1. Add the ice, dairy-free milk and offee into the blender with your optional flavors and blend until smooth. 
2. Top with dairy-free whipped cream and powdered flavoring. Enjoy.

*If you don’t have a blender, you can recreate this drink using a whisk or spoon, but make sure you used crushed ice instead of cubes to get a smoother result. Alternatively, you can use a food processor to chop the ice and then add the other ingredients.

Dairy-Free Frappuccino Recipe With Ice Cream

If you want to make a frappuccino with a richer flavor, try this recipe with ice cream. Skip the ice and replace it with vegan ice cream for a richer, more milkshake-like taste.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup ice
• 1 cup dairy-free ice cream or sorbet
• Around 1/2 cup cold coffee
• 1-2 tsp dried or syrup flavoring
• optional: sprinkles, cookie crumbles, chopped nuts, any other topping

Method:

1. Add the ice, dairy free ice cream, coffee into the blender with your optional flavors and blend until smooth. 
2. Top with optional toppings. Enjoy.

Vegan Frappuccino Recipe

If you are trying to stay away from dairy, including lactose-free options, try this vegan recipe instead.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup ice
• 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (try homemade oat milk, or use soy or almond)
• Around 1/2 cup cold coffee
• 1/2 banana (or other fruit)
• 1/4 cup peanut butter or other nut butter
• Optional flavorings and toppings (try cinnamon!)
• Optional: add vegan protein powder for a good protein shake option

Method:

1. Add the ice, nut milk, coffee, and banana into the blender. 
2. Add peanut butter and optional flavors and blend until smooth. Enjoy.

Variations for Your Homemade Frappuccino

For even more variety, adjust the flavor and consistency of your homemade frappuccino with the following tips:

• Most frappuccinos are made with a lot of sugar. Use one of the many natural sweeteners there are instead, or try a sugar-free version for a stronger coffee taste.
• If you don’t want caffeine in your drink, use decaf coffee or another suitable coffee substitute.
• Experiment with different syrups like they use in cafes to find the right flavor for you. For a fruity or flowery flavor, try out our recipes for elderflower syrup, date syrup, or strawberry syrup.
• Alternatively, use dried flavors (like cinnamon or nutmeg) for subtler flavor.
• Try adding dried cookie crumbles or other baked goods if you want a sweeter taste.

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