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These Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos are a tasty spin on a fall fave – they’re perfect for iced coffee lovers with way less calories!
Whenever I want a sweet coffee drink, this is the one I turn to! You save SO much money making Starbucks drinks at home and you just need to buy the ingredients once to enjoy several times over.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Starbucks copycat: Enjoy your favourite drink at home, no trip to the drive-thru required.
Fall flavours: It has all the delicious flavours of fall in one yummy drink.
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Ingredients and substitutions
Espresso shots – you can try regular coffee but it’ll have a different flavour.
Simple syrup – use a store-bought version to save time.
Milk – use any dairy or dairy-free milk of your choice.
Pumpkin puree – use store-bought or homemade.
Pumpkin spice mix – make your own using cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
Whipped cream – use coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free version.
How to make a pumpkin spice frappuccino
Step 1: Make the simple syrup.
Boil water and stir in the sugar.
Step 2: Make the pumpkin spice mix.
Mix the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger together.
Step 3: Brew the espresso.
Use an espresso maker or a pod coffee machine.
Step 4: Blend everything together.
Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Top with whipped cream and serve.
Customize your frappucino
Customize your frappucino to your liking (without the extra cost). Here are some different variations to try:
Decaf: Use decaf espresso if you don’t want the drink to be caffeinated.
Syrup: Add some store-bought pumpkin spice syrup for extra flavour.
Skinny: Make the simple syrup with stevia and use skim milk for a lower-calorie version.
Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free milk and coconut whipped cream.
Frequently asked questions
Does the pumpkin spice frappucino have coffee in it?
Yes, this drink has two shots of espresso in it. For a caffeine-free version, use decaf espresso.
Do you have to use espresso?
Espresso gives you the most authentic flavour, but if you’re not a fan, you can use dark roast coffee.
How many calories are in this recipe vs the Starbucks version?
Starbucks’ pumpkin spice frappuccino has a whopping 420 calories per serving for a Grande (16 oz.) size, whereas mine only has 265 calories per serving.
Storing the ingredients
You can’t pre-make your frappucino, but you can store certain components:
Simple syrup: Store in the fridge in a mason jar for 1 month.
Pumpkin pie spice: Store in the pantry for up to 3 months.
Pumpkin puree: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months. Hot tip: I like to freeze in ice cube trays so I don’t have to defrost the whole container.
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Meal prep tools for this recipe
I use 16oz mason jars as cups and storage containers for these drinks.
Vitamix is my all-time fave blender – it crushes through ice super easily!
You can also use a Magic Bullet for individual servings of this drink.
I use smaller 4oz jars for storing homemade spice mixes (and just regular spices) such as the pumpkin spice blend.
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Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos
These Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos are a tasty spin on a fall fave – they’re perfect for iced coffee lovers with way less calories!
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