Frappuccino Recipe

Frappuccino is a drink that was introduced by the famous coffeehouse company 'Starbucks' in 1995. This is a cold drink that is made by mixing coffee, a diary base, sugar and ice. From the time of its inception, frappuccino gained a lot of popularity and since then, has been the top favorite drink for many people. However, the frappuccino available at Starbucks Coffeehouse is a little expensive and having it whenever one feels the urge to get hold of a cup of this delicious cold coffee can burn a hole in the pocket. Hence, a great alternative would be to make the frappuccino at home itself.

Though people think that it is almost impossible to create a frappuccino akin to what is made at Starbucks, it is not true. Moreover, one can control the ingredients that one puts in it like the type of milk used, the amount of sugar, etc. while making it at home. Hence, people who are really interested in making homemade frappuccino can take a look at these recipes.

Recipes for Frappuccino

Chocolate Frappuccino

Ingredients

• 1 cup low fat milk
• ¾ cup double strength coffee, cold
• 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• Ice cubes
• Whipped cream
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Preparation

The first step in this process would be to make double strength coffee. For this, you would have to brew 2 tablespoons of ground coffee, as per the number of frappuccino glasses you want to make. For instance, if you are making one glass, take 2 tablespoons of ground coffee and if you are making two glasses, use 4 tablespoons of ground coffee. Once you have done this, place the brewed coffee in the refrigerator till it is completely chilled. Take the chilled coffee in an electric blender and blend it with granulated sugar, low fat milk, ice and chocolate syrup. Blend these ingredients on a high speed till the mixture becomes smooth. Transfer it into several glasses and serve by topping it with whipped cream.

Green Tea Frappuccino

Ingredients

• 4 ounces milk
• ½ teaspoon green tea powder
• 2 ounces hot water
• Ice cubes
• 1 ½ tablespoons sugar or vanilla syrup

Preparation

In a vessel containing hot water, add the ½ teaspoon of green tea powder and stir until the powder is completely dissolved in it. Transfer the water containing green tea into an electric blender and add milk as well as sugar or vanilla syrup to it. On a high speed, blend the ingredients together for a few minutes. Then, add some ice into the blender and mix again on a high speed until the drink achieves the consistency of a milkshake. Pour it into long glasses and serve by putting a straw into it. Read more on instant coffee recipes.

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

Ingredients

• 1 whole vanilla beans
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• 1 cup of strong coffee
• 4 - 5 ice cubes

Preparation

Place a whole vanilla bean at the bottom of the coffee pot and then, brew a strong coffee in it. Transfer the coffee along with the vanilla bean in another container and place it in the refrigerator to chill. When the coffee is completely chilled, transfer it into a blender (after draining the vanilla bean) and combine it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and ice cubes. Blend the ingredients together till it becomes smooth. For a richer taste, you can add chocolate cookies as well as some white chocolate. Pour the smooth frappuccino in a tall glass and serve with a spoon of whipped cream over it.

Caramel Frappuccino

Ingredients

• 4 ounces cold coffee
• 3 tablespoons caramel sundae syrup
• 4 ounces milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• Ice cubes
• Whipped cream

Preparation

In an electric blender, take cold coffee and blend it on a high speed for 20 seconds by combining it with milk, sugar and caramel sundae. Add ice to the drink and blend again till it reaches the desired consistency. Pour the drink into coffee cups and garnish it with a dollop of whipped cream over it. Drizzle some extra caramel sundae syrup over the whipped cream and enjoy by sipping it through a straw.

The best thing about them is that they are easy to make and also saves you a lot of money. So, all you need to do is invest in a coffee maker and enjoy the delicious frappuccino whenever you wish.