By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 28, 2025
This caramel frappuccino recipe is everything you need to wake up refreshed! I used to head to McDonald’s or Starbucks almost every morning for my frozen coffee, but now I’ve learned how to make a caramel frappe at home, and it’s so much better—both in taste and calories! This homemade frappe recipe is a must-make for any caffeine junky.
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Easy Caramel Frappuccino Recipe
A Frappuccino is my absolute favorite way to start the day—cold, creamy, and packed with coffee flavor. It’s made by blending coffee, milk, ice, and whatever syrups or flavorings I’m in the mood for. I like mine extra chunky and frozen, almost like a coffee slushie, and honestly, I wake up craving one most mornings.
Once I figured out how to make them at home, I ditched the drive-thru for good. It only takes a few simple ingredients, and it turns out just as delicious (if not better). Now I can whip up my own creamy, dreamy blended coffee whenever I need a pick-me-up!
Tips for Beginners
- If you use a shot of espresso, you’ll have a lot less liquid, so you’ll need to add more milk. Feel free to experiment with the ratios. You can also add a shot of espresso to the blender with the coffee if you really want a caffeine kick.
- If you have a leftover pot of coffee, store it in the fridge in an airtight container or jar, then it’ll be chilled and ready.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 12 oz. strong black coffee 340 grams, chilled if possible (but optional if you’re in a hurry!)
- ▢ ½ cup caramel creamer 114 grams
- ▢ ½ cup milk of your choice 114 grams (or skim milk)
- ▢ 3 cups ice more or less depending on how frozen you want your frappe
Optional Toppings
- ▢ whipped cream or frozen whipped topping
- ▢ caramel sauce
Video
Instructions
- In a large blender, blend the coffee, creamer, almond milk, and ice until smooth. 12 oz. strong black coffee, ½ cup caramel creamer, ½ cup milk of your choice, 3 cups ice
- Top with whipped cream and caramel if desired. caramel sauce, whipped cream or frozen whipped topping
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- High Powered Blender
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make a Caramel Frappuccino Step by Step
Blend: In a large blender, blend 12 oz. of strong black coffee, ½ cup of sugar-free caramel creamer (or you can make condensed milk caramel for an indulgent treat), ½ cup of almond milk, and 3 cups of ice until smooth.
Serve: I like to drizzle some sugar-free caramel sauce in the cup and on top. Fat-free whipped cream or frozen whipped topping makes this drink feel like it came straight from Starbucks!
How to Store
This caramel frappuccino recipe is going to be best right after making it (it will get watery when stored), but don’t let leftovers go to waste. Store in a cup with a lid, an airtight container, or sealed jar, and keep it in the fridge for a day. It will be fully liquid by then (any ice will be melted), so I recommend blending it up with more ice to get that texture back. I don’t recommend freezing it.
Serving Suggestions
This homemade caramel frappe is the perfect afternoon or morning treat to enjoy with chocolate peanut butter protein balls , a slice of chocolate chip banana bread , or egg bites .
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Caramel Frappe Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- High Powered Blender
Ingredients
- 12 oz. strong black coffee 340 grams, chilled if possible (but optional if you’re in a hurry!)
- ½ cup caramel creamer 114 grams
- ½ cup milk of your choice 114 grams (or skim milk)
- 3 cups ice more or less depending on how frozen you want your frappe
Optional Toppings
- whipped cream or frozen whipped topping
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a large blender, blend the coffee, creamer, almond milk, and ice until smooth. 12 oz. strong black coffee, ½ cup caramel creamer, ½ cup milk of your choice, 3 cups ice
- Top with whipped cream and caramel if desired. caramel sauce, whipped cream or frozen whipped topping
Video
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
