Frappuccino Recipe

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This homemade Frappuccino is a delicious cold coffee drink that’s so simple to make with this recipe! Make this favorite frappuccino at home with just four ingredients and optional toppings!

Frosty glass holds a cold Frappuccino  coffee drink topped with homemade whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate syrup that is running down the sides of the glass. A straw is inserted in the glass for drinking. Bowl of whipped cream sits in background with a spoon in it.

This frappuccino recipe comes together in a few minutes with only four basic ingredients. It’s a creamy and delicious blended iced coffee that is popular in coffee shops but is so easy to make with this recipe. And if you love a little extra decadence (and who doesn’t?) top it with a large dollop of my whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate for the ultimate coffee drink!

Frappuccinos are one of my favorite coffee drinks, but I rarely visit coffee shops, so I created my own recipe to make at home. I actually like mine even more, and I make it about two minutes.

There’s nothing like making this frappuccino on a warm day – or any day that you want it!

Make this decadent coffee drink at home in minutes with just four simple ingredients. You can then choose optional toppings to personalize it. Here’s how you’ll make it.

Ingredients

To make this amazing frappuccino at home, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • Ice – I recommend using crushed ice. If you have ice cubes, just place them into a zip top bag and carefully break the ice cubes into smaller pieces with the back of a spoon.
  • Espresso or Strong Coffee – this is the key to a delicious frappuccino! You can use a home espresso maker or just brew very, very strong coffee to use instead.
  • Milk – use your favorite half-and-half, milk or milk alternative (soy, almond, oat milk, etc).
  • Sweetener – use your sweetener of choice from granulated sugar to sugar alternatives such as stevia, honey, etc.
  • Optional Toppings – Whipped cream and chocolate syrup bring that coffee-house style fancy coffee drink right home!
Whole espresso beans make a heart shape on a wooden board.

How to Make Frappuccino at Home

  1. Blend together ice, espresso (or strong coffee), milk, and sweetener until well blended.
  2. Pour into a tall glass and top with optional toppings of whipped cream and chocolate syrup, if using.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy every sip!
Glass of Frappuccino topped with whipped cream and chocolate.

Here’s my Frappuccino recipe that rivals any that you can find anywhere else. I hope you love it!

Frappuccino Recipe

5 from 25 votes
This homemade Frappuccino is a delicious cold coffee drink that's so simple to make with this recipe! Make this favorite frappuccino at home with just four ingredients and optional toppings!
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 1 cup espresso, or very strong coffee
  • 3/4 cup half and half, or your preferred milk, soy, or almond
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or sugar substitute
  • whipped cream, optional
  • chocolate syrup, optional

Instructions 

  • Blend together crushed ice, espresso, half and half, and sugar until well-blended. Pour into glass and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 254mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Enjoy!
Robyn xo

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72 Comments

  1. Bayleigh says:

    5 stars
    CRUSHED ICE! Thank you so much for this recipe. I’ve tried to make a blended coffee drink so many times and it never worked right! Crushed ice is the key! I did use just a double shot (~2 oz) of espresso and halved the entire recipe so it was just enough for 1. Thank you!!!!

    1. Jill Fletcher says:

      5 stars
      If you went through the trouble of halving the recipe I think you deserve to know that there’s a place where it says: servings, and you can change the number to the amount you want the recipe will automatically change to the correct measurements.

  2. Nur says:

    Nice!!

  3. Georgia says:

    I don’t know who needs to hear this but please don’t drink a cup of espresso most drinks have 2 ounces in them. I don’t think coffee shops even serve over like 6 ounces max. If you really want it strong just do 4 shots of espresso.

  4. Caroline says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! I made it today and tasted just like starbucks! Totally recommend to Frappucccino lovers!

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      I’m so glad you loved this Frappuccino recipe, Caroline. I love on these hot summer days. xo

    2. Juan says:

      No information about the amount of ice and liquid.

    3. Robyn Stone says:

      All the amounts for the ingredients including 2 cups of ice are listed in the recipe under Ingredients, Juan. I’m sorry you missed them.

  5. Cate says:

    5 stars
    This is soooo good! I make this every day now because it is so good and easy to make with my ninja!

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      I’m happy you really love this Frappuccino recipe, Cate. I love it, too.

  6. Lania Hooas says:

    This exact recipe is a lot less sweet than Starbucks’ frappuccinos, so if you want the same level of sweetness, add another tablespoon of sugar! Other than that personal preference, this is a fantastic recipe! Props!

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Thanks, Lania. I didn’t want this to be quite as sweet as the Starbuck’s one we get in my area but glad you could make it as you like it. xo

  7. babe ♡ says:

    gonna whip this bad boy up tomorrow!
    thanks for the amazing recipe! you put me out of my misery!

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Enjoy! xo

  8. Ismail N says:

    That looks amazing, Robyn! Frapuccino is my DW’s favourite pick-me-up… She’d definitely love this recipe! 😀

  9. Ange says:

    5 stars
    Just made this. Delicious and refreshing!

  10. Melissa says:

    Hi Robyn,

    Out of curiosity I did an image search of an image on facebook as I could tell they didn’t make the picture. Turns out it’s yours. Just wanted to let you know..

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Thanks so much!