Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino Recipe
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Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino Recipe
Description
This recipe recreates the Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino by blending vanilla ice cream with strawberries, strawberry syrup or jam, and milk, emphasizing a creamy and refreshing result. Including ice in the blender achieves the icy texture characteristic of a frappuccino. Topped with whipped cream, the drink balances sweetness and fruitiness.
The use of vanilla ice cream provides a richer base compared to the original, while fresh or frozen strawberries adapt the drink's consistency. The recipe suggests chilling the serving glass before pouring, a practical tip to maintain the drink's cold temperature and slow melting, enhancing the drinking experience.
This homemade version allows customization of sweetness and fruit intensity and serves as a sweet, blended beverage suitable for a warmer day or as a dessert-style refreshment.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons Strawberry Syrup or strawberry jam
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup ice
- 2 tablespoons Whipped Cream
Instructions
- In a blender, layer the ingredients except whipped cream starting with the ice cream and ending with the ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.
Notes
- Chill your serving glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes before serving to keep the frappuccino colder longer.
- Use frozen strawberries to achieve a thicker, milkshake-like texture preferred by many.
- The vanilla ice cream base creates a richer drink than the original Starbucks version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 805mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 77g | 154% |
| Vitamin A | 1015IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 84.6mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 468mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.