Description
Enjoy a homemade lighter pumpkin frappuccino that combines cold brewed coffee with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a touch of pure maple syrup. This refreshing and icy blended drink delivers all the cozy flavors of fall in a healthier, lower-calorie version of the classic Starbucks favorite, perfect for serving at home any time you crave a chilly pumpkin spice treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink
- 1 and 1/2 cups (12 oz) cold coffee
- 1 and 1/4 cups (10 oz) unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any milk)
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) pumpkin puree
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional Topping
- Light whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare Cold Coffee: Brew fresh coffee and pour it into a large mug. Place the mug in the refrigerator and chill the coffee overnight until it is very cold. This step is crucial to achieve the icy frappuccino texture.
- Make Pumpkin Ice Cubes: In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg until all ingredients are fully combined. Pour this mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid.
- Blend the Frappuccino: Once your coffee is cold and the pumpkin spice ice cubes are frozen, add them both to a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and icy. If the blender struggles, add a bit more milk to aid blending.
- Adjust Flavor and Serve: Taste your frappuccino and, if desired, add more sweetener or spices to suit your preferences. Pour into serving glasses and top with light whipped cream if you like. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Enjoy a delicious pumpkin spice frappuccino at home without the huge price tag and without all the calories, fat, and refined sugar.
- Using unsweetened vanilla almond milk helps keep calories low while adding a subtle vanilla flavor.
- Pure maple syrup is a natural alternative to refined sugar that complements the pumpkin and spices well.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based whipped cream or skip the topping altogether.
- Ensure the coffee is very cold for the best icy frappuccino texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 1/2 of recipe)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
