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Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino Recipe

January 21, 2021 by Milk and Pop

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Enjoy a Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino in the comfort of your home. Made with real berries, this Frappuccino is topped with a delicious homemade strawberry syrup and smoothly finished with vanilla whipped cream.

two glasses of frappe with reusable straw and a jar of strawberry syrup

If you never tried a Frappuccino before, you don’t know what you’re missing! Having a Frappuccino is the perfect way to cool down in the middle of a hot summer day.

This strawberry Frappuccino tastes similar to a strawberry milkshake: it’s not as creamy as a drink made with ice-cream, but delicious in its own way and with way less sugar.

Wanna try the vanilla version of this drink? I have the perfect Vanilla Frappuccino for you – no ice-cream added!

What is in a strawberry Frappuccino?

As the one made by Starbucks, this drink is a blend of ice, milk and homemade strawberry puree. I added Greek yogurt for it to be even creamier, and a secret ingredient that’s optional – but I would use it if I were you.

Strawberries. Use frozen strawberries for a better result. Fresh strawberries can be used, but they will make Frappuccino not as thick. You can buy fresh, wash and remove the stem, and the freeze them for 2 hours before using.

Milk. I use whole milk for this recipe. You can use any milk you prefer: skimmed, partially skimmed, and plant based for a dairy-free version.

two glasses of frappe with reusable straw

Greek Yogurt. It makes a creamier, smoother drink. You can use plain Greek yogurt, vanilla, or strawberry flavored (the last 2 versions might contain added sugar and will give you a sweeter drink). You can use a plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version.

Ice. It gives this drink a slushie, frappe consistency. Specially important if you’re using fresh strawberries. If you don’t want to use ice, make sure you’re using frozen berries. You can also freeze milk in an ice tray and use it instead.

Sugar. If you’re using a Greek yogurt with added sugar and want to cut down the sugar, you can omit this ingredient. If you like your frappuccino extra sweet, double the amount. You can substitute sugar for honey, maple syrup, agave, or any sweetener.

Strawberry Syrup. I’ll teach you how to make an easy homemade strawberry syrup, but you can use a store-bought one if you prefer.

Vanilla Whipped Cream. If you’re making homemade whipped cream (it’s so much better!), just add a splash of vanilla extract when whipping it. It can be substituted for a store-bought whipped cream, milk or plant-based.

Milk Powder. That’s my secret ingredient for a Frappuccino to taste like a milkshake. You can skip this ingredient for a normal homemade version of this drink, as is not everyone that has whole milk powder in their pantry. But if you have it, use it! Skip it for a vegan version.

strawberry frappuccino seen from above, focus on a slice of strawberry
Does Strawberry Frappuccino have coffee?

This Frappuccino is free of caffeine, as it is a cream-based frappe, and not a coffee-based.

How to make a Strawberry Frappuccino

If you’re making everything from scratch, let’s start with the syrup. If you’re only making the Frappuccino, and using store-bought syrup and whipped cream, start on step 3.

  1. Strawberry Syrup. Start by blending strawberries, water and sugar. For this, strawberries cannot be frozen (if using frozen, let them thaw first). Now, boil the strawberry mixture, and then simmer for 5 minutes on medium high. Stir all the time to avoid burning.
  2. Vanilla Whipped Cream. You can make it by hand, but it’s way easier to make using a mixer. First, make sure the heavy cream is extra cold. In a bowl, add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and whip in medium-high speed. It will take 3 to 4 minutes until medium peaks are formed and your vanilla whipped cream is ready.

    What are medium peaks? It’s one that keeps in the beater/whisk, not too soft but not too heavy either. If lifted, the peak will drop down slightly, but won’t totally lose its shape.
  3. Strawberry Frappuccino. In a blender’s cup, add frozen strawberries, milk and milk powder if using, Greek yogurt, sugar and ice, and blend for 1 minute, or until well blended. Serve it in a glass: you can pour in the syrup before the Frappuccino and make a pattern. Top it with syrup, whipped cream, and more syrup. Garnish with slices of strawberry for a beautiful drink.
Recipe being poured into small glass, a glass full of Frappuccino behind it

Quick Tips

  • Want it vegan? Use plant-based milk, yogurt and whipped cream, and skip the milk powder.
  • If you don’t want to use ice, try freezing the milk in an ice tray and use it instead.
  • You can make it using any sweetener.
  • Use strawberry-flavored Greek yogurt for an extra-strawberry taste.
2 glasses of pink drink with syrup and whipped cream

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Yield: 1 large glass

Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino

strawberry frappuccino with syrup dripping from the glass cup

Enjoy a Strawberry Frappuccino in the comfort of your home. Made with real fruits, this Frappuccino has a delicious homemade strawberry syrup and is smoothly finished with vanilla whipped cream.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strawberries, frozen
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp milk powder (optional)
  • Whipped cream
  • Strawberry syrup

Instructions

  1. In a blender’s cup, add frozen strawberries, milk and milk powder if using, Greek yogurt, sugar and ice.
  2. Blend for 1 minute, or until well blended.
  3. Serve it in a glass. Top Frappuccino with syrup, whipped cream, and more syrup. Garnish with slices of strawberry if desired.

Notes

How to make Strawberry Syrup. Start by blending strawberries, water and sugar. For this, strawberries cannot be frozen (if using frozen, let them thaw first). Now, boil the strawberry mixture, and then simmer for 5 minutes on medium high. Stir all the time to avoid burning.

Hot to make Vanilla Whipped Cream. You can make it by hand, but it’s way easier to make using a mixer. First, make sure the heavy cream is extra cold. In a bowl, add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and whip in medium-high speed. It will take 3 to 4 minutes until medium peaks are formed and your vanilla whipped cream is ready. What are medium peaks? It’s one that keeps in the beater/whisk, not too soft but not too heavy either. If lifted, the peak will drop down slightly, but won’t totally lose its shape.

Make it vegan: use plant-based milk, yogurt and whipped cream, and skip the milk powder.

If you don’t want to use ice, try freezing the milk in an ice tray and use it instead.

Use strawberry-flavored Greek yogurt for an extra-strawberry taste.

If you want your drink extra-sweet, double the amount of sugar.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 464Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 164mgCarbohydrates: 73gFiber: 4gSugar: 64gProtein: 21g

Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the substitutions made and/or brands used.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Coffees and Lattes

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