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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!

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: 305 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 89mg Carbohydrates: 71g Sugar: 54g Protein: 8g
© Wendy O'Neal
Cuisine: American / Category: drinks

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Comments

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

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