This Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Recipe is a simple copycat version made with instant coffee, milk, chocolate syrup, and ice. It has the same chocolatey coffee flavor as the coffee shop favorite and comes together in just a few minutes.
If you love frozen coffee drinks but don’t want to spend Starbucks prices, this homemade mocha frappuccino is an easy alternative. Everything is blended together until smooth, then topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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I love making coffee shop favorites at home so we can skip the long lines and save money. The best part is this mocha frappuccino uses simple ingredients we usually have on hand.
Looking for some copycat hot drinks? Check out my Copycat Starbucks Tuxedo Mocha or my Starbucks Sugar Cookie Latte recipe. They are easy and delicious!
Ingredients
See recipe card for exact amounts and full recipe.
Ingredient Notes
- Instant Coffee: Regular instant coffee or instant espresso powder both work.
- Milk: Any milk works including whole, 2%, skim, almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk.
- Chocolate Syrup: Hershey’s, Torani, or store-brand chocolate syrup all work well.
- Whipped Cream: Canned or a dollop of whipped topping.
- Chocolate Shavings: Grated chocolate bar or mini chips work best.
How to Make a Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
- Put some whipped cream in the bottom of a tall glass, then add a drizzle of chocolate syrup or chocolate sauce. About ¼ cup whipped cream and a tablespoon of chocolate sauce.
- Place the instant coffee, milk, chocolate sauce and ice in the pitcher of a blender. Blend on medium speed until you no longer hear chunks of ice hitting the sides of the blender, then blend on high for 20 seconds or so, then back to medium for about 10 seconds, then low for another 10 seconds or so.
- Pour the mixture into the glass on top of the whipped cream and top with more whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Tips
- Once you learn the method that works in your specific blender you will be able to do it this way every time.
- You can adjust the amount of instant coffee and chocolate sauce to suit the amount of chocolate flavor and strength of coffee flavor you like best. I don’t recommend re-blending the drink so you would need to adjust these amounts the next time you make it.
- Drizzle additional chocolate syrup or chocolate sauce on top of the whipped cream or put some cocoa powder in a mesh strainer and sprinkle it on top of the whipped cream.
Does a Frappuccino have coffee?
Yes. Starbucks Mocha Frappuccinos contain coffee. Starbucks uses a proprietary Frappuccino Roast, which is made specifically for blended drinks. This homemade version uses instant coffee as a convenient substitute.
Can I Use Instant Coffee Instead of Espresso?
Yes. Instant coffee is an easy substitute for espresso in homemade frappuccinos. It provides coffee flavor without brewing coffee first, making this recipe quick and convenient.
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Copycat Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
Ingredients
Frappucino
- ½ tablespoon instant coffee
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons chocolate sauce divided
- 1 ½ cups ice
- ¼ cup whipped cream
Garnish
- whipped cream
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Put about ¼ cup whipped cream and about a tablespoon chocolate sauce in the bottom of a glass.
- Place instant coffee, milk, chocolate sauce and ice in pitcher of a blender. Blend on medium speed until you no longer hear chunks of ice hitting the sides of the blender, then blend on high for 20 seconds or so, then back to medium for about 10 seconds, then low for another 10 seconds or so.
- Pour mixture into glass on top of whipped cream and chocolate sauce, garnish with additional whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
About Mindy
Mindy has been cooking for over 30 years, starting as a young mother who learned how to create delicious meals on a budget. Today, she shares approachable recipes made with everyday ingredients that are easy, affordable, and family-friendly. Her goal is to show that great food doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.