Fake a Frappuccino

Craving a café-style frappuccino without leaving home? This quick and easy "Fake a Frappuccino" recipe is the ultimate DIY treat for coffee lovers. Made with chilled brewed coffee, creamy milk (use your favorite dairy or plant-based option), and plenty of ice, this blended beverage mimics the frothy, refreshing texture of a professional café drink in just minutes. Sweetened to your taste with sugar or your preferred sweetener and enhanced with a hint of vanilla extract, this recipe is customizable for every palate. Add a touch of decadence by topping it with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup or caramel sauce. Perfect for summer mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up, this homemade frappuccino is a budget-friendly and delicious alternative to your favorite coffee shop indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cold brewed coffee or strongly brewed coffee, chilled
• 0.5 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy, such as almond, oat, or soy milk)
• 1.5 cups Ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons Sugar or sweetener of choice
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0 as needed Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
• 0 as needed Chocolate syrup or caramel sauce (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a blender, combine the cold brewed or strongly brewed coffee, milk, ice cubes, sugar (or sweetener), and vanilla extract.

Step 2

Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 30–45 seconds. If the drink is too thick for your liking, add a splash of milk and blend again.

Step 3

Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar or sweetener. Blend briefly to combine.

Step 4

Pour the frappuccino into a glass.

Step 5

If desired, top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup or caramel sauce for some extra indulgence.

Step 6

Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your homemade frappuccino!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(782.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	259.0

Total Fat 6.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 16mg	0%
Sodium 69.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1g	0%
Total Sugars 42.5g
Protein 4.9g	0%

Vitamin D 60IU	0%
Calcium 177.1mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 354.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.4%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 69.0%