Description
This Copycat Mocha Frappe recipe blends bold espresso flavors with smooth plant-based creaminess and rich chocolate, creating a quick, simple, and customizable creamy coffee treat you can make at home. It’s perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up or a weekend indulgence, delivering cafe-quality frappes without the wait.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 shot espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (natural)
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/4 cup plant-based cream
- 1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Brew the coffee base: Brew your espresso or strong coffee and allow it to cool slightly to prevent melting the ice quickly, which helps keep the frappe thick.
- Blend the chocolate and milk: In a blender, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and maple syrup (natural). Blend until smooth and well incorporated for a rich chocolate flavor.
- Add ice and coffee: Add the cooled espresso or coffee and ice cubes to the blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is thick, frothy, and has the perfect frappe texture.
- Cream it up: Pour in the plant-based cream and natural vanilla extract. Blend briefly just enough to mix the ingredients without fully melting the ice, maintaining the chilled texture.
- Optional natural gelling agent: For a thicker, more luscious texture, add the natural gelling agent and pulse blend briefly until fully combined.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed coffee for the boldest flavor.
- Adjust the amount of ice to achieve your preferred frappe thickness.
- Start with less sweetener and gradually add more to suit your taste.
- Pre-chill your serving glass to keep the frappe colder longer.
- Pulse blend to retain some ice texture instead of crushing it completely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocha frappe, coffee frappe, plant-based mocha, dairy free mocha, iced coffee, vegan frappe
