Tania's Better Than Starbucks Frappuccino Recipe

Ditch the Starbucks drive-thru and the hefty price tag! This copycat Frappuccino recipe is unbelievably delicious, surprisingly low-calorie, and ridiculously easy to make. The secret? Freezing your coffee into cubes for an intensely flavorful, ultra-smooth texture. Get ready for your new favorite iced coffee obsession!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 107.8 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.4 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tania's Better Than Starbucks Frappuccino

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How to Make Tania's Better Than Starbucks Frappuccino

  1. Brew 6 cups of your favorite coffee. Let it cool completely.
  2. Pour the cooled coffee into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
  3. Once frozen, remove the coffee ice cubes from the tray.
  4. In a blender, combine 1 cup of skim milk, 4 teaspoons of sugar (or sugar substitute), and 1 full ice cube tray (approximately 12-15 cubes) of frozen coffee cubes.
  5. Blend until completely smooth and frothy.
  6. If desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, or cream liqueur for an extra flavor boost.
  7. Divide the blended mixture evenly into two glasses.
  8. Top each glass with 3 tablespoons of whipped cream. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

7g

Carbs

5g