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    Home » Keto Cocktails and Beverages » Keto Frappuccino – Starbucks Copycat

    Published: Jun 26, 2021 · Modified: Aug 17, 2021 by Carolyn

    Keto Frappuccino – Starbucks Copycat

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    This easy keto frappuccino is like having your own personal barista! It’s deliciously creamy and sweet, and totally sugar-free. And far healthier than anything you can get at a coffee shop.

    Titled image of two keto frappuccinos on a white table with striped red straws sticking out.

    Tis the season for cold and refreshing drinks. And nothing is more refreshing, or more delicious, than a good keto caramel frappuccino.

    We make this homemade frappe recipe at home all summer long. Believe me when I say that it’s a little bit addictive. It’s so smooth and creamy, with that perfect balance of coffee and sweet caramel. With a little drizzle of keto caramel sauce, it’s the ultimate keto coffeehouse experience.

    And be forewarned: if you share it with family members, be prepared to be hounded on a daily basis. My kids start asking for it the moment the weather starts to warm up. I know if the mercury rises above 80F, I will hear that familiar refrain:

    “Mom, can you make keto frappuccinos today???”.

    A single sugar free caramel frappuccino on a white table with caramel sauce on top.

    Better than Starbucks

    Yes, I really am bold enough to claim that my keto frappuccino recipe is better than Starbucks. How do I dare?

    Well, it’s just as smooth and creamy, possibly even more so since it takes cream right in the drink itself. It also has fabulous caramel flavor with the addition of caramel extract and some salted caramel collagen.

    But most importantly, it’s so much healthier. Even if you order a sugar free Frappuccino at Starbucks, it’s still full of junk. It contains artificial sweeteners and flavors, low fat milk, and other additives to make it thicker.

    Trust me, making your own keto frappuccino at home is just as easy, just as delicious, and so much better for you!

    Whipped cream being piped onto keto caramel frappuccinos.

    How to make a keto frappuccino

    It only takes 5 minutes and a few simple ingredients! Here are my best tips for the perfect keto frappuccino

    1. Use a good blender. Not every blender is up to the challenge!
    2. Start with crushed ice. The blender has to work a lot harder with whole ice cubes, so pre-crushed ice helps.
    3. Use powdered coffee. Liquid coffee waters down the frappe too much. I like using the Starbucks Via packs but you can also use instant espresso powder.
    4. Powdered or liquid sweeteners are best.
    5. Collagen optional. You don’t have to add it, but it ups the nutrition and it helps thicken the frappuccino.
    6. Flavor with extract. Don’t use the junky syrups full of artificial sweeteners and flavors. A little caramel or vanilla extract gives you all the flavor you need.
    7. Top with whipped cream for the full frappuccino experience.
    A spoon drizzling sugar free caramel sauce over a keto frappuccino

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make a dairy free keto frappuccino?

    You bet. Try adding coconut cream in place of the heavy cream. You can top it with some coconut whipped cream too.

    What’s the best blender for this?

    Top of the line blender like BlendTec and Vitamix are best. But Ninjas are great and significantly less expensive. KitchenAid also has a good blender line.

    Can I use monk fruit sweetener?

    You can use any sweetener you prefer here but make sure they are liquid or powdered sweeteners. Granular sweeteners tend to make the frappuccinos quite gritty.

    Do I have to add collagen?

    Nope! It’s totally optional but it does help thicken the drink. And if you’re making the caramel version, using the salted caramel collagen from Perfect Keto really takes it up a notch.

    Can I make other flavors of keto frappuccino?

    Heck yeah! Have fun with it. Vanilla extract would be delicious, and adding in a little cocoa powder would turn it into a mocha.

    Where do I get the keto caramel sauce?

    Well I made my own and it’s linked in the recipe. But ChocZero also makes a delicious sugar free sauce that’s great for these.

    Close up shot of a keto frappuccino with sugar free caramel sauce on top.

    More refreshing keto beverages

    • Sugar Free Brazilian Lemonade
    • Keto Frosted Strawberry Lemonade
    • The Best Sugar Free Margaritas
    • Keto Avocado Smoothies
    • Sugar Free Root Beer Floats
    • Green Tea Frappuccinos
    Close up shot of a keto frappuccino with sugar free caramel sauce on top.

    Keto Caramel Frappuccino

    This easy keto frappuccino is like having your own personal barista! It's deliciously creamy and sweet, and totally sugar-free. And far healthier than anything you can get at a coffee shop.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Beverage
    Keyword: keto frappuccino, sugar free caramel frappuccino
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 282kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups crushed ice
    • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or hemp milk
    • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 packet Starbucks VIA© Ready Brew Coffee (or 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder)
    • 2 tablespoon powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • 2 tablespoon salted caramel collagen (or plain collagen)
    • ¼ teaspoon caramel extract
    • Lightly sweetened whipped cream for topping Optional
    • sugar free caramel sauce for drizzling Optional
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    Instructions

    • In a high powered blender, combine the ice, almond milk, whipping cream, coffee, sweetener, collagen, and caramel extract.
    • Blend until smooth. You may need to stop several times and stir the ingredients with a rubber spatula in between.
    • Pour into a glass (or split between two glasses). Top with whipped cream and caramel sauce, if desired.

    Notes

    Nutritional counts do not include additional whipped cream and caramel sauce. 
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Caramel Frappuccino
    Amount Per Serving (1 drink)
    Calories 282 Calories from Fat 199
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22.1g34%
    Carbohydrates 2.2g1%
    Fiber 0.5g2%
    Protein 13.8g28%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. carol says

      May 27, 2023 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      so very good…just like SBucks!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 27, 2023 at 4:06 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Jocelyne says

      May 08, 2023 at 5:04 pm

      Looks amazing! Can collagen be replaced with protein powder?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 08, 2023 at 7:41 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    3. Cindy says

      February 16, 2023 at 8:55 pm

      this looks and sounds amazing, just wondering, I don’t do coffee at all, can I just sub in cocoa powder or ground cocao beans do you think?

      Reply
    4. Kristi says

      September 14, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      I have miserable reactions to collagen, but I make this regularly and substitute vanilla whey protein in place of the collagen. It makes for a pretty filling breakfast for me and is so yummy! The Caramel Mocha Frappuchino was my drink at Starbucks! This is a terrific replacement. FAR less carbs and a whole lot cheaper as well! = )

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 14, 2022 at 1:12 pm

        Great to hear!

        Reply
    5. Amber says

      August 12, 2022 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      Perfect dupe. Thank YOU!

      Reply
    6. Cheryl Dutro says

      July 21, 2022 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      FABULOUS!!

      Reply
    7. Elizabeth Goodrich says

      October 31, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Pure heaven. I’ve been looking for a good Frappuccino replacement for 6 years now since I started THM. This is incredibly good and I can’t wait to switch out for other flavors to try all my favorites. Yum!!!

      Reply
    8. Trixie says

      September 29, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      Is the collagen for flavor or is it more for nutritional value? What would happen if it were left out completely? Does it help with binding or another function? Thanks in advance.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 29, 2021 at 1:16 pm

        It’s for flavor, nutrition, AND consistency.

        Reply
    9. Valerie says

      September 25, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and it is delicious! I added a teaspoon of black cocoa powder for a caramel mocha frappuchino.. I made the caramel sauce with allulose and it came out great! This tastes way better than starbucks!

      Reply
    10. L says

      September 18, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!

      Reply
    11. JLoft says

      August 29, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you for providing a website with solid treats that taste amazing. This frap is the perfect Sunday afternoon drink while sitting in the sun.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 29, 2021 at 7:34 pm

        Enjoy the sun!

        Reply
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