Cinnamon "Dolce" Frappuccino Recipe
Have you ever had a Cinnamon Dolce Frappucino from Starbucks? Can you say heaven? Well buying those would totally break our bank. We splurged earlier this week to have one and like anything good... we were totally craving another one the next day. I told my hubby I could try to make a copycat version. He was pretty skeptical because he is pretty particular about his coffee and I don't blame him. Surprisingly, I was able to whip up something that kinda really tasted like the real deal but has quite a bit less fat and calories too. Yay heaven!
Cinnamon “Dolce” Frappuccino Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Boiled Water
- ½ Cup of Milk (I used low fat)
- 1 Tablespoon of Instant Coffee
- 1 Tablespoon of Regular Coffee Creamer (like CoffeeMate)
- 1 Tablespoon of Caramel Syrup (like Hershey's)
- 3 Teaspoons of Granulated Sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Cups of Ice + 3 ice cubes
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, ground cinnamon and/or caramel syrup
Instructions
- Add the instant coffee to the boiled water and stir until dissolved. Add 3 ice cubes to the coffee, stir until melted. Add the coffee creamer and stir. Put the mixture in a blender. Then add milk, sugar, cinnamon, caramel and ice. Blend until ice is crushed.
- Optionally, top with whipped cream, ground cinnamon and caramel syrup. (Yum)
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 601Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 20mgSodium 165mgCarbohydrates 109gSugar 106gProtein 12g
When I set out to get ideas for the Frappuccino, I googled up this awesome mock Starbucks recipe which I used to help form my ideas and get a base in order. I didn't quite think that adding regular cinnamon was going to bring that delicious taste that we love, but it actually did work out great with the other sweetness going on. I also used caramel to bring some extra sweetness and flavor to it.
I know coffee is one of those things where everyone has their own set of expectations, so you might not agree that this version tastes like the real deal, but give it a try and let us know what you think!
BETTER than Starbucks 😀 the CDF was/is the only thing I've ever bought from Starbucks, and I've never been back ^^; so this is a great help for a non-coffee person like me that loves CDF's 😀 (I used Suisse Mocha powder so that may be why its so frenchy and sweet XD)
oops XD forgot the milk
oh well, guess I'll do it tomorrow~
What is it with Frappucinos? They are so habit forming. I will definitely be trying a vegan version of this recipe.
Yes they are! I just tried making this recipe with coconut milk and it tasted pretty yummy... the coffee taste was a little stronger.
Looks yummy! I'm definitely gonna try this. Thanks.
Sounds so good!
Cinnamon Frappuccino... here I come!! 🙂
Great recipe! Yummy & easy to make.
Too funny, I had a Carmel Frapp at Starbucks about an hour ago! I am SO going to try this!!!!
Wow, that is really funny! Definitely let me know what you think!!! 😉