Recently both my boys told me they like coffee. But not MY coffee. They like Starbucks coffee. Hmmmm. I don't drink Starbucks coffee often because I find it really strong.
At the grocery store, my son pointed out what they like from Starbucks. They like a coffee flavored bottled drink called a Frappuccino.
I bought some and found it tastes like chocolate milk with a hint of coffee. A tiny hint of coffee. Iwasn't going to buy my kids this drink on a daily basis. So I figured out to make my own. Just like I figured out how to make the Starbuck's passion tea lemonade (which is a delicious and refreshing iced tea beverage!).
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Why I love making this recipe
The cost. This is very expensive when you buy single serve bottles. My kids didn't need expensive drinks like that on a daily basis.
I also liked to control the ingredients. The last thing I wanted was my kiddos having a bunch of caffein before bedtime.
I was able to make this with THREE ingredients! They are simple ingredients! I was able to add a mild coffee flavor with just 4 oz of coffee.
Ingredients
4 oz brewed coffee (cold)
8 oz 1% chocolate milk
1 TBS Hershey chocolate syrup.
Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Stir the above ingredients well. Using a blender with some ice cubes will elevate this cold coffee drink. If you have any whipped cream to top it with, you are making this a luxurious treat!
The appeal of this drink is the individual servings. A 12 oz mason jar with the these reusable mason jar lids makes this just as portable as the Frappuccino bottle. Just a quick note, the reusable jar lids I've linked to are great because they don't leak!
Storing this cold coffee beverage
This will store well in the fridge with the same expiration as the chocolate milk you used. I so not recommend freezing this mixture.
FAQs
It has some because of the coffee and a little more because of the chocolate (in the milk and syrup).
Probably! This is intended to be an inexpensive substitute. I made it because I was too cheap to buy the real ones for my kids. It is however, a good standin when you just can't go get your favorite Starbucks beverage.
Put it in a jar and give it a good shake. Or, if you have a frother, go ahead and use it.
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Don't forget to try my other Starbucks copycat recipe - Starbuck's passion tea lemonade.
Printable Recipe
My Frappuccino recipe - Starbucks coffee beverage copycat recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 oz coffee cold
- 8 oz 1% chocolate milk
- 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup.
Instructions
- Stir well.
- Adjust sweetness to taste with the chocolate syrup.
- If you want the bubbles, just give it an aggressive stir, or put the lid on the mason jar and give it a good shake.
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
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Patti Estep
This is great. Something I can impress my girls with. Thanks!
Bonnie Davis
I like really strong coffee so I make regular coffee and add a Swiss Miss packet of hot chocolate. You can add cream or coffee mate or anything else you like. If you mix the hot choc with a whip you even get the froth.
momcrieff
This sounds so delicious! Coffee with some hot chocolate would be wonderful during this winter-that-never-ends!
momcrieff
I use my regular coffee maker. I'll confess, I don't like my coffee super strong. But, a previous reader suggested adding a scoop or two of extra coffee to make it taste more like espresso. This isn't a tough or expensive recipe to try. I'd encourage you to try it and by all means, alter it to your taste!
momcrieff
I haven't had it often enough to figure out the flavors. But, I'll keep this in mind for a future blog post! Thanks.
Tia
I luv luv Starbucks I’ve been making this for years..The secret is adding an extra scoop of coffee to get that espresso taste
momcrieff
Hmmmm. I mean Yummmm. Thanks for the tip to add the extra coffee!
Theresa Luke
You could also make your own chocolate syrup, and add any milk to your likeing. ( Cow's milk, almond, soy, coconut, rice, etc). My teenagers do this daily. 🙂
Tawrena
You could reuse the Starbucks glass bottles too.
KJ
This is most excellent and so easy to make...I made it with decaf Peets Major Dikason blend and made it very strong...your recipe tastes so much like what starbucks puts in the bottle...I think it is funny that your kids like coffee that doesnt taste too much like coffee...this is a wonderful recipe...thanks for sharing this
Ashley
I made it with caramel ice coffee and it turned out amazing
MӨƧ
very cool