Quick Strawberry Frappuccino (Starbucks Inspired)
Enjoy this vibrant and cooling Quick Strawberry Frappuccino this summer in no time at all. This refreshing Starbucks-inspired drink can be made in less than 5 minutes using just 5-ingredients!
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If you have been to Starbucks, you'd know that one of their most popular drinks, especially during the summer, is the Frappuccino. A Frappuccino is generally a sweetened, iced, blended coffee drink. It usually consists of a cream or coffee base blended with ice and other ingredients such as syrup and topped with whipped cream or spices.
Today's recipe is a twist on the classic. We are using strawberry minus the coffee to make a strawberry version of the Frappuccino.
This recipe requires only five ingredients and a high-powered smoothie maker or blender. You will have a yummy refreshing drink in less than five minutes for a hot summer's day.
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Why You Should Try This Recipe
- This quick strawberry frappuccino is rich, creamy and delicious.
- It is ready in under 5 minutes!
- Make it with only five ingredients.
- Decorate it however you like.
Quick Strawberry Frappuccino Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Frozen Strawberries: Frozen strawberries are best for this recipe to achieve a thick and creamy texture.
- Milk: Feel free to use any of your choice for this recipe. For a vegan Frappe, use almond milk, coconut milk, or soya milk. For a dairy frappe, full-fat milk works best. Bonus points if the milk is cold.
- Ice Cubes: Use crushed or cubed ice to make this frappe chilled and thicken the consistency.
- Vanilla Extract: Use good-quality vanilla extract.
- Sugar: Feel free to adjust the quantity according to taste.
Tips and Substitutions
- Strawberries: It is important to use frozen strawberries because they thicken the consistency of the Frappuccino. Using regular strawberries may result in a watery frappe. Feel free to use store-bought strawberries or freeze them for at least 4 hours before blending.
- Vanilla extract: The taste of your vanilla extract is essential here. Use good-quality vanilla extract for this recipe.
- Milk: You can use full-fat or plant-based milk for this recipe. Each milk will give the frappuccino a different flavor.
- Alternatives: The same recipe can be used to make many different types of frappuccinos. Other popular favorites are the iced caramel frappuccino and vanilla frappe.
How to Make Quick Strawberry Frappuccino (Starbucks Inspired)
- Add strawberries, ice, milk, vanilla extract and sugar to a smoothie maker or blender and blend until smooth.
2. Once you have blended your ingredients, transfer the frappuccino to a clean cup or jar. Top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and strawberry sauce. Enjoy this tasty Starbucks-inspired Quick Strawberry Frappuccino.
Recipe FAQs
A frappuccino is a popular ice drink that originated from Starbucks. It is a blended mix of iced coffee, ice cubes and other ingredients such as flavored syrups.
They are usually topped with whipped cream and/or spices. They tend to be popular drinks during the summer months.
Strawberry frappuccinos do not contain coffee.
Most recipes include frozen strawberries, milk, ice cubes, sugar and a sweetener.
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Quick Strawberry Frappuccino
Equipment
- Smoothie maker or blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries
- 2 cups of milk
- 0.5 cup of ice cubes
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Add frozen strawberries, ice cubes, milk, vanilla extract, sugar to a smoothie maker or blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour strawberry frappuccino into a cup or jar, add whipped cream, strawberry sauce, a strawberry and serve!
Notes
- Milk: You can use full-fat milk or plant-based milk for this recipe. However, please note that each milk will give the frappuccino a different flavor.
- Strawberries: It is important to use frozen strawberries because they thicken the consistency of the frappuccino. Using normal strawberries may result in a watery frappe. Feel free to use store-bought strawberries or freeze them yourself for at least 4 hours before blending.
