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Enjoy a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino at home whenever you want! The delicious Caramel Frappuccino blended coffee drink recipe with whipped cream and caramel sauce is actually quite easy to make. As we all know coffee and caramel are a classic flavor combo and here with milk, cream and ice that combo is even more scrumptious!!!
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A Carmel Frappuccino is a coffee, milk, caramel drink recipe blended with ice. It is perfect for hot summer days, but here in New England we want iced coffee drinks all year round.
How to Make a Caramel Frappuccino
Craving a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino with whipped cream and caramel sauce, but just can't get out to the coffee shop? Keep these supplies on hand and you will never have to go without again. Print recipe card below.
Total time 10 mins at most if you already have brewed coffee cooled
Ingredients you will need:
- double strength brewed Starbucks coffee cooled (or simply add a shot of espresso) You can even use straight espresso if you like.
- whole milk
- sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- Xanthan gum (thickener)
- whipped cream
- Caramel sauce or caramel syrup
To prepare:
Simply blend cold double strength brewed coffee or espresso with milk, sweetener, the thickener, ice cubes and caramel syrup/sauce until smooth.
Pour the blended drink into your glass of choice and top with whipped cream and caramel sauce. Enjoy!
Keto Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
It is easy to make this popular Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino coffee drink recipe keto-friendly at home. It just requires a few swaps of ingredients.
- Use erythritol in place of sugar and a zero carb caramel sauce or sugar free caramel syrup
- Rather than using whole milk, use a smaller amount of heavy cream or half and half. Try 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
- Top with some freshly whipped heavy cream or canned sugar free whipped cream
Keto Caramel Sauce
Here are a few compliant caramel sauce options consider. Lakanto is also a good brand for caramel syrup.
I strongly suggest sticking with erythritol, monk fruit, stevia or allulose based sweetener and caramel sauce. Some other "sugar-free" options elevate glucose significantly (ie. maltitol). Aspartame doesn't effect blood sugar, so if you consume that anyway , it and caramel syrup with it are fine.
I hope you enjoy your homemade Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino. If you have any great tips or ingredients twists for this blended coffee share them below. I know a few people like to add ice cream for some of the milk when making a Caramel Frappuccino. I actually make my Strawberry Frappuccino with ice cream.
Caramel Frappuccino Recipe
Learn how to make a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino coffee drink at home... just like the restaurant! Top with whipped cream and caramel sauce and enjoy!
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Course: beverage
Cuisine: Copycat
Keyword: caramel frappuccino
Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes
Blend: 3 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Robin Gagnon
Ingredients
- 1 cup double-strength Starbucks Coffee or espresso cold
- ¾ cup Milk
- 3 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 cups Ice
- ⅛ teaspoon Xanthan Gum*
- Big Dollop of Whipped Cream
- Torani Caramel Sauce Drizzle about a tbsp
Instructions
Put cold coffee, milk, sugar, ice, a squirt of caramel sauce and xanthan gum in blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into cup and top with whipped Cream and drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
*xanthan gum acts as a thickener in recipes
For Keto: Swap sugar-free zero carb caramel syrup and sweetener. Use 2 tablespoon cream rather than ¾ cup milk and top with whipped cream that is homemade without sugar or canned sugar-free whipped cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Calcium: 247mg
More Copycat Starbucks Recipes!
A few more recipes to get your Starbucks fix with:
- Strawberry Frappuccino
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
- Copycat Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
- Starbucks Banana Bread Recipe
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Lisa says
This is what my hubby and daughter always order. They are going to love you forever when they find out they can get me to make it all the time at home! 🙂
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Donna says
I love these! I also order the salted caramel mochas, too. 🙂 Btw, where do you buy xanthan gum?
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Robin Gagnon says
don't remember if I got mine off Amazon or picked it up at Whole Foods. A bottle lasts a long time though. It is a frequent addition to gluten free baking recipes, so you may find it in that section. I know Bobs Red Mill brand offers it.
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Toni says
You just made my taste buds and my wallet very happy! One of my fav Starbucks drinks!
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vanessa: thequeenofswag says
I love copy cat recipes. At least they can save you some money!
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Annnnd this is why I love you. I am totally making this. Today.
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Nichol says
Oh yum! It has been a while since I visited Starbucks. This looks excellent!
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Angela says
This looks so delicious. Thanks for this copy cat recipe!
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Marcie W. says
It may be a bit dangerous that I have all these ingredients on hand right now...
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Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
I was about to ask you why xantham gum and then saw your note on the bottom. The reason I like this recipe is because I can make it decaf!
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Crystal @ SimplyBeingMommy.com says
This is my hubby's favorite drink from Starbucks. I'll have to to start making them at home a saving some change 🙂
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