No need for a coffee run when you can make your own caramel frappuccino at home with a few simple ingredients. This copycat Starbucks recipes tastes just like what you might order at the local store. Chilled coffee blended with milk, ice, and of course, caramel come together to make this delicious drink.

Occasionally we will go out on the weekend and treat ourselves to a “fancy” coffee, but honestly, it prefer staying at home in my cozy pajamas and whipping up my own homemade caramel frappuccino.

Drinks like this creamy frappuccino, caramel lattes, Starbucks strawberry frappuccino, and cinnamon roll lattes, can be made right in your own kitchen with just a few ingredients and the best part is you don’t have to leave your house.

Love a good coffee shop drink? Be sure to try these other copycat recipes like iced vanilla latte and vanilla bean frappuccino.

Do caramel frappuccinos have coffee in them?

Starbucks caramel frappuccinos do have coffee as the base ingredient. Making them at home, you can use caffeinated, decaffeinated, or even chilled espresso.

What is the difference between a frappuccino and an iced coffee or iced latte?

The term frappuccino is a trademarked name from Starbucks for their blended iced coffee drinks. They are typically blended with crushed ice.

Ingredients

• Coffee – This drink has a base of strong coffee or you could substitute with espresso.
• Milk – Use whatever you have on hand. I like using whole milk for a richer flavor. You can also substitute with a dairy free alternative.
• Ice – This recipe calls for 3-4 cups of ice for 2 servings.
• Caramel syrup – This gives that nice caramel flavor to the drink.
• Sugar – Adds a little extra sweetness. You can leave out the sugar or add another teaspoon depending on how sweet you like your drink.
• Whipped cream – Top the frappuccino with whipped cream and an extra drizzle of caramel syrup.

How to make a homemade caramel frappuccino

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1. Blend: Add the milk, ice, coffee, sugar, and caramel syrup to the blender. Blend until ice is crushed.
2. Serve: Pour in a glass and then top with whipped cream and more caramel syrup.

Storage

You can freeze the leftovers but I will way it’s usually better to enjoy the drink immediately after making.

Keep any leftovers in a jar with a lid in the freezer and when ready to drink, place the jar in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Servings – This recipe is enough for 2 drinks.
• Chill the coffee – Make sure that the coffee is chilled before making this frappuccino. If it’s still warm, the ice will melt.
• Adjust the sweetness – If you like your caramel frappuccino a little sweeter, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of sugar into the mixture.

Frequently asked questions

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