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Recipes » beverages » Mocha Frappuccino

By Wendy O'Neal 59 Comments

Mocha Frappuccino

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Starbuck's CopyCat Mocha Frappaccinos w/ a Secret Ingredient to keep them from separating.

I’m gearing up for Mother’s Day and nothing screams brunch more than a lazy day with my family enjoying a late breakfast, early lunch than Mother’s Day. This year I’m planning a low key day with my kids and hubbyman with a few of my favorite treats! One of those treats, is a frozen coffee drink. I’m super addicted to any sort of iced coffee drink, so I’ve been playing around with duplicating a Starbuck’s Mocha Frappuccino. Let me just say, this was one recipe that I thoroughly enjoyed testing. My Mocha Frappuccino tastes just like the real thing, but there is a trick to keeping the frap from separating and I have the secret ingredient for you!

Starbuck's CopyCat Mocha Frappaccinos w/ a Secret Ingredient to keep them from separating.

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Starbuck's CopyCat Mocha Frappaccinos w/ a Secret Ingredient to keep them from separating. Let’s get back to that secret ingredient, shall we? The problem with making these blended coffee drinks at home is that they tend to separate quickly after being blended. The secret?  Xanthan Gum!

Xanthan Gum acts as an emulsifier and thickener. Just a pinch added to your blended coffee will keep it from separating! Xanthan Gum can be a bit pricey but  it is so worth it and you will only use a tiny bit for each drink. So instead of spending $4.50 for a blended coffee you will only be spending about $.50 for your caffeine fix! It’s also good to have around if you do any sort of gluten free baking for yourself, family, or friends! It’s a must have ingredient!

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Mocha Frappuccino

Mocha Frappuccino

Yield: about 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Why spend money on the expensive coffee shop drinks when you make a homemade mocha frappuccino for SO much less money!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup espresso (or double strength coffee)
  • 3/4 cup milk (soy, rice, low fat, 2%, whole, etc)
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch of xanthan gum (about 1/16 tsp)
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

  1. In a large blender add warm coffee, sugar, cocoa powder, and xanthan gum and process on slow speed for about 30 seconds. (The warm coffee helps to dissolve the sugar and completely blended in the xanthan gum.)
  2. Add milk and blend for about 15 seconds just to combine. Finally, add in ice and blend on high power until ice is completely crushed and blended into coffee mixture.
  3. Pour into a large cup and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 305Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 71gSugar: 54gProtein: 8g

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Cuisine: American / Category: drinks

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Comments

  1. Christina says

    July 10, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Wow i loooove Frappuccino. This looks incredibly delicious! Cannot wait to give it a try.

    Reply
  2. Tim says

    September 20, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    I like recipes to make these drinks at home. It is cheaper and they usually taste better, not to mention you know exactly what it consists of!

    Reply
  3. Christian Alejandro says

    September 20, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! I’ve gotta try it soon!

    Reply
  4. Tara Woods says

    September 20, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    This is one of my favorite coffee drinks, but I have never tried to make one myself. This looks delicious.

    Reply
  5. Janet W. says

    September 20, 2014 at 3:32 am

    This is my husband’s favorite at Starbucks. Would love to try and make our own at home!

    Reply
  6. Rachel Ellis Freer says

    September 20, 2014 at 1:45 am

    This looks delicious, and much easier to make than I expected it to be.

    Reply
  7. Jill Myrick says

    September 18, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    What a dangerous recipe for me to have found. My all time favorite coffee drink is the Mocha Frappuccino.
    This ill definitely have to be used for special occasions or I will be a very round woman in no time.

    jweezi43[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  8. Michelle Weaver says

    September 16, 2014 at 4:56 am

    I definitely have to try to make this!! I LOVE these.

    Reply
  9. Meghan Malicoat says

    September 15, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    I have been searching all over the internet trying to find the best mocha frappe recipe , as well as a few failed at home experiences. I can’t wait to try this, it looks amazing!!

    Reply
  10. cindy says

    March 6, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    what is xanthan gum sorry but haven’t hear of it and where to buy and do you need to use in this recipe,looks good and going to try thank you

    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      March 6, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Cindy….I buy it in the “healthy” section of my grocery store!

      Reply
  11. Rachel says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:12 am

    I found the xanthan gum at Walmart in small packets for .49 cents each. It is probably only a tablespoon or so but you don’t need that much.

    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      January 22, 2014 at 8:46 am

      Oh…that’s awesome. I’ll have to look for it.

      Reply
  12. Stephanie says

    November 7, 2013 at 10:55 am

    If you don’t have the gum stuff you can substitute equal amount of cornstarch, It works just the same 🙂

    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      November 7, 2013 at 11:27 am

      Awesome…this is good to know!

      Reply
  13. Laura says

    May 29, 2013 at 7:37 am

    Wendy,
    I use SF/FF (dry) pudding mix in my smoothies to help with the stabilization. This lets you add different flavors too. I have been using it in my protein meal replacement shakes for a long time now!! I want to try the xanthan gum now too!!

    Reply
  14. Karen D says

    May 10, 2013 at 5:23 am

    This looks so amazingly good! Going to have to get some xanthan gum and try this!

    Reply
  15. Tari Lawson says

    May 8, 2013 at 3:30 am

    I love quiche for brunch. Just about any variety but seafood is my favorite.

    Reply
  16. angela cunningham says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    i would make this it sound great

    Reply
  17. Terri/LoveandConfections says

    May 7, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I love making frapps at home – spend less money and they come out tasting great. Happy Brunching!

    Reply
  18. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:45 am

    OMG I love this Wendy! Frappuchinos are the best!

    Reply
  19. Mary Beth Elderton says

    May 7, 2013 at 8:04 am

    Your mocha Frap Looks wonderful!!!

    Reply
  20. Emily (Jelly Toast) says

    May 7, 2013 at 7:28 am

    This mocha frappuccino looks amazing! I love the idea of being able to recreate a coffee house treat at home. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  21. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    May 6, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    I need to try making their drinks at home. Great tip about the xantham gum!

    Reply
  22. Bonnie Way says

    May 6, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I was just thinking today I had to find a homemade frappucino recipe! It’s that sort of weather. And my hubby hates how much Starbucks cost, even if I try not to stop there very often. Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  23. Deb Baker says

    May 6, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    I will be making this. I’ve got all the ingredients! Thanks.

    Reply
  24. Suzanne says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    I never knew there was a secret ingredient to those tasty frozen coffee concoctions. Thanks for sharing about xanthan gum.

    Reply
  25. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    May 6, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Wow, I’ve never once thought about attempting to re-create a mocha frappuccino at home, but it looks like you’ve done it with flying colors! (And your version still sounds somewhat healthy, too! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Susan says

    May 6, 2013 at 11:17 am

    I’m not a coffee drinker, but if I was I’d be all over this!

    Reply
  27. nicolthepickle says

    May 6, 2013 at 10:13 am

    I came across this recipe on pinterest. I’m going to have to try this. We’re huge iced coffee/mixed drink drinkers. So thank you.

    Reply
  28. kelly @ kellybakes says

    May 6, 2013 at 9:41 am

    I love the secret ingredient! I am taking a gluten-free baking class this term and bought a big bag of xantham gum, so I’m set. I also worked at Starbucks for a while, so I’m glad you’ve given me a way to get my frappucino fix without shelling out $5/pop now that they’re not free anymore! Happy Mother’s Day!

    Reply
  29. Katerina says

    May 6, 2013 at 9:02 am

    This is a delicious frappuccino! Perfect for the warm days we are having here!

    Reply
  30. Christine (Cook the Story) says

    May 6, 2013 at 6:55 am

    I’ve never cooked with Xanthum Gum at all. I’m intrigued. Does it stop other things from separating? Like would it stop yogurt from curdling when cooked in a sauce? I see some experiments coming! Your frap pictures are beautiful, btw. Really love them. I want that drink right now!

    Reply
  31. katie says

    May 6, 2013 at 6:33 am

    This recipe looks so good! My favorite thing to order when I go to Starbucks!

    Reply
  32. Ellen Christian says

    May 6, 2013 at 6:27 am

    OK I totally need one or three of these!

    Reply

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