It seems like coffee shop drinks are getting more grande (have you seen the size of these things?) and more often than not come laden with large quantities of sugary syrup for flavor, a mega-dose of whipped cream, and drizzled with chocolate or caramel.
Sounds more like a sundae than a frozen cappuccino to me! No doubt they are delicious, but make it a daily habit and you’re not doing your health or your wallet any favors.
Instead, save money and calories by learning how to make a quality blended coffee drink at home, and get some health benefits along with it!
How to Make Frozen Cappuccino at Home
This frozen cappuccino recipe is so super simple that I didn’t even think about sharing it at first, but the amount of sugar I’ve avoided by making my own frozen cappuccino at home makes this “recipe” worth sharing.
This recipe uses cubes of frozen coffee so it takes a little advance preparation. I like to make enough double-strength coffee for several frozen cappuccinos and freeze it in cubes ahead of time. That way I have frozen coffee cubes in my freezer ready to go.
I’ve tried many ways to flavor my coffee drinks over the years (some of my favorites are listed below), but one step I never skip is adding some collagen peptides or even butter for healthy fats and protein.
You can also make this drink dairy-free by using coconut or nut milk.
For coffee shop results, also consider using a quality blender for best results. With what you’re saving in coffee drinks, you may be able to upgrade sooner than you think!
My next barista goal: mastering coffee art!
Frozen Cappuccino Recipe (Dairy Optional)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups double strength coffee (frozen into cubes)
- ½ cup coconut milk (or whole milk)
- raw honey (optional add-on)
- vanilla extract (optional add-on)
- flavored stevia drops (optional add-on)
- cocoa powder (optional add-on)
- flavored collagen peptides (optional add-on)
Instructions
- Combine frozen coffee cubes, milk, and any optional add-ins in the blender and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- adjust the ratio of coffee to milk to create preferred coffee strength
- add flavorings such as vanilla extract, vanilla stevia drops, or dark chocolate collagen peptides for added protein
Nutrition
Do you make a frozen coffee drink? What do you put in yours?
Have you ever tried Dandyblend? It is naturally decaf tea made from dandelion root that has subbed wonderfully for coffee. Rich flavor,drink hot or cold.
Dandy Blend works amazingly well. I, too, heartily (get it?) recommend it. I never liked the acrid acidity of coffee but I do like coffee flavored treats. Srsly, DB is the best stuff for this.
This recipe sounds awesome! I will have to give it a try! 🙂 -That said, there’s no such thing as a frozen cappuccino… The only thing separating a cappuccino from a latte, is the fact that it’s mostly foam rather than liquid.
YES!!! The former barista in me dies a little every time I hear the word cappuccino in conjunction with words iced, frozen, or blended. Frozen latte, sure. Frozen mocha, you betcha. Frozen cappuccino, nope.
I do not see the chocolate syrup listed in the ingredients.
” To make the chocolate syrup, combine cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt in a bowl and mix with a fork.”
Oh I love Olive garden frozen Cappuccino Caramel. So thick and delicious. I have been craving one. I enjoy experimenting with different coffee recipes that I come up with. Everyone enjoys them.
This looks yummy! But would you please clarify this recipe? The ingredients have the same ones listed as are in the Chocolate Syrup beneath it. Does that mean those ingredients are put into the recipe twice? Or why are the listed separately and twice?
Oops! That was my fault. I was trying to correct the post while I was out and about today and goofed. The syrup shouldn’t have been listed separately – just corrected the post!
Hi, this looks lovely and i will try it for sure!!! I couldnt see the link to che chocolate surup recipe? Is it the same as the magic shell? Thanx
*syrup sorry:)
Sorry about the confusion, Liu. The recipe for the syrup is included in the instructions at the very bottom of the post. The ingredients you’ll need to make it are listed in the ingredient section. Hope that helps!
36oz? Your choices, they confound me sometimes, that’s not even TWO people’s worth, that’s like, “I’m having a frappucino party!” quantities. I’ll have to cut it in half or even quarters. :/
It could easily just be me having a moment, but I really can’t see the recipe for the chocolate syrup. It says, “recipe below”, but I don’t see it. I’m sure I could make something up, but would love to try it the way it’s intended. Help? Cause this looks totally delicious and I’m so excited to try it!
Thanks so much!
Oops, sorry for the confusion Kate. There was some confusion about the instructions so I changed them a little and forgot to remove that blurb about the chocolate syrup recipe. The instructions have been combined so that you have all the ingredients you need in one spot and the instructions to make the syrup as you go. Hope that helps!
can coconut creme consentrate be used in place of syrup??
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