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Mocha Frappuccino (Vegan, Paleo)

By Adriana Harlan | 54 Comments | Updated: Nov 1, 2020 · Published: Apr 16, 2015

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4.9 from 26 reviews

Learn how to make Starbuck's famous Mocha Frappuccino coffee drink without using unhealthy syrups and other bad ingredients. This recipe is Paleo, Vegan and has a low-carb option.

Healthy Homemade Paleo Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Copycat Recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free)

Here's my healthy homemade version of Starbuck's famous Mocha Frappuccino!

My version is Paleo-friendly and is completely free of those unhealthy syrups and other sweeteners Starbucks uses in their blended ice coffee drinks. Eliminating some of those unhealthy ingredients does not affect the flavor!

Replicating the flavor of the original Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino was a must and I think I did pretty good with this recipe. The only thing you may notice is that the whipped cream on top is not as sweet as the original.

Healthy Homemade Paleo Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Copycat Recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free)

To make the whipped cream, I used a can of full fat coconut milk to keep this recipe dairy-free. I didn't add any sweetener to it, and I just whipped the cream until fluffy (watch video or follow the instructions in the recipe).

If you can eat dairy, I also recommend topping your coffee with heavy whipped cream made from grass-fed cows which is another great source of fat and nutrients. Skipping the whipped cream altogether is also perfectly fine if you prefer to do that.

Starbucks usually adds some kind of milk to their Frappuccinos and in my recipe, I chose to use almond butter and water instead. Combining these two ingredients is like adding homemade almond milk to your coffee!

So there you have it... A delicious cold drink for these upcoming warm summer days with a strong coffee flavor, and a creamy and icy texture that is guilt-free ☺

P.S. Want to try more healthier refreshing cold drinks? Try my strawberry milkshake and the mango smoothie next!

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Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Recipe (Paleo, Vegan, Low-carb option)

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Mocha Frappuccino Recipe (Vegan, Paleo)

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Prep TimePrep Time 5 minutes mins
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 teaspoons organic espresso powder
  • 3 tablespoons almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey, or any sweetener of your choice*
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 2 cups ice

Optional:

  • coconut cream **, or heavy cream
  • dark chocolate, melted
  • homemade caramel sauce, click for recipe
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Instructions

  • Add to a blender the espresso powder, almond butter, cacao powder, honey, followed by the water and ice.
  • Blend for a few seconds until the ice is crushed and everything is combined.
  • If desired, top your coffee with coconut whipped cream, melted chocolate, homemade caramel sauce and some cacao nibs.

Notes

*Sweeteners:
-For low-carb use erythritol and stevia as the sweetener.
-For vegan use maple syrup as the sweetener.
**Coconut cream is the thick cream that forms in a can of coconut milk when the can is chilled in the fridge overnight. The cream can then be whipped using an electrical hand or stand mixer to make coconut whipped cream. The texture of coconut whipped cream is similar to heavy whipped cream and is a good options for those of you who can't eat dairy. If you prefer to use heavy cream, whip the cream with your mixer until soft picks form.
P.S. nutrition facts calculated without the sweetener since the one you choose to use in this recipe will give you a different result.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 115kcalProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 4gCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbs: 3g
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