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.
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???”.
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!
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
- Use a good blender. Not every blender is up to the challenge!
- Start with crushed ice. The blender has to work a lot harder with whole ice cubes, so pre-crushed ice helps.
- 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.
- Powdered or liquid sweeteners are best.
- Collagen optional. You don’t have to add it, but it ups the nutrition and it helps thicken the frappuccino.
- 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.
- Top with whipped cream for the full frappuccino experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
You bet. Try adding coconut cream in place of the heavy cream. You can top it with some coconut whipped cream too.
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.
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.
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.
Heck yeah! Have fun with it. Vanilla extract would be delicious, and adding in a little cocoa powder would turn it into a mocha.
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.
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
Keto Caramel Frappuccino
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
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.
Anne in Texas says
Hi Carolyn, I’m sure this recipes great like all your recipes. One question tho-when I try to make my own frapps at home they aren’t smooth like SB and the ice separates from the rest mainly because they don’t have whatevers in the clear stuff SB adds to keep the ice in the frapps together and creamy. Will this stay together or will I have to drink it down fast or keep stirring?
Carolyn says
Do you have a good blender? If not, then that’s probably the issue. I find that I have to keep blending as I add new ingredients (I have a good BlendTec) and by the final blend, it’s smooth and creamy. Also, be sure you are starting with crushed ice, not ice cubes. Makes it easier for the blender!
Steph says
Hi Carolyn,
I purchased the Olivenation Carmel extract that you have linked and I received it today. I noticed that it says on the bottle requires cooking or baking on the bottle. I was curious if this was still okay to use in this Frappuccino?
Thank you for continuing to share this wonderful recipes! I make your sheet pancakes all the time!
Carolyn says
Well that’s interesting. I just checked my bottle and it doesn’t say that at all. I wonder if it’s just because of the alcohol? I’ve used it both raw and baked and had no issues.
Lisa Liberty says
Can I sub cacao powder in this recipe instead od carmel?
Love your recipes! Keep them coming.
Lisa Liberty 🙂
Carolyn says
Hi Lisa, I actually talk about that in the FAQ section so be sure to read it. 🙂
Daisie Dance says
Hi Carolyn! Any suggestions on what can be used as a coffee substitute? Love the coffee flavor, but not able to do the caffeine ???? Thanks so much for your awesome recipes!!
Carolyn says
Can you do decaf? Via packs come in decaf and I often use those.
Angelina says
Hi Carolyn! I just recently found you and am so grateful! Your recipes are delicious and making this life change so much easier to embrace, so thank you! Would Swerve work to sweeten this and if so, how much would you suggest? Again, thanks so very much!
Carolyn says
I’d probably use 2 tbsp of the powdered.
Amanda says
It’s 2020 and I’m just seeing this post for the first time- searched for frap on the blog. I made this for the second time (yesterday and today – I added collagen today which was great) and just looked up Ashley. My dad passed away from lung cancer (61) and that was hard to watch him go through and think of all the moments that he would miss – I can only imagine what she’s been through. I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to do something for them at the time – but I’m so grateful that there are people like you out there that try to help others, and lend your influence for others like you do. Thank you for being the type of person that you are and for being there for your friend. I looked at her blog – it looks like she and her family have gone through a lot over the years. Of course the drink was delicious – but everything I’ve tried from you has been.
Carolyn says
Thanks, Amanda. They have indeed gone through so much. Ashley is amazing and strong, and she is there for her small son, Miles.
Karla says
I think I will try this but leave out the Stevia and add a tiny bit of honey. Honey is lower on glycemic index and is natural, plus I will add a little vanilla for natural sweetness too.
Michelle says
What kind of caramel flavoring?
Carolyn says
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Summer says
Can you please share what Starbucks via ready Is?
Carolyn says
It’s just the little instant starbucks coffee packets.
Joanne says
We’re to we get the caramel flavoring
Lisa says
Nana’s little kitchen blog has been deleted-see link above. Also, I’m looking for a frappe powder “recipe” possibly including whey protein powder and xanthan gum to use as a base. Would you have any recipes or ideas about this? I’ve heard it keeps frozen drinks from separating.
Patty G. says
Made this today and threw in about a teaspoon of your salted caramel topping for the caramel flavoring. It was delicious! Thanks so much for all your great recipes!
Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily says
So heartbreaking! Will help all I can. oxox and prayers.
Amanda says
I need to make this right now! So awesome!
Jennifer L says
Carolyn! I just found you and love you. Off topic question, but can you freeze your cake creations? I made your olive garden-esque lemon cake this weekend, but am starting a whole 30 diet today. would hate to throw it out because it is DEE-LISH 🙁
Carolyn says
If it’s already frosted, the frosting may change a little in consistency when you thaw it out but yes, it should be pretty good. I freeze my muffins and cakes (usually unfrosted) all the time!
Carrie@bakeaholicmama says
Thanks for participating and sharing the auction! And this frappuccino looks fab.
Judi says
Hi, Carolyn! Thanks for the wonderful recipe! I can’t wait to try it!!
Barbara Taylor says
I am having problems getting your recipes to print. I click on the print button and the page comes up blank. Is there something I am no doing? Thanks so much love your recipes!
Carolyn says
Hmmm, there might be an issue. Another blogger mentioned this happening with Ziplist. Let me look into it!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
This looks super yummy! Also, I love what all of you are doing for Ashley!
Kate @ Diethood says
Heartbreaking… 🙁 I will head over there tonight and do all I can to help. Thanks, Carolyn!!
Susan the farm quilter says
Your link to the auction is broken…and I can’t find it! I would love to help Team Ryan!
Carolyn says
Hi Susan. I am so sorry, the auction goes live tonight at 9pm EDT. My own fault, I thought it was 9am so I posted already. I will alert you when it’s live. Sorry!
Carolyn says
The auction is up and running, if you want to take a look!