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Easy Homemade Caramel Frappe

This homemade caramel frappe is super easy, delicious and refreshing! And it's way cheaper than buying one too.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 1
Author: Lydia @ ThriftyFrugalMom.com

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strong, good quality brewed coffee, frozen into cubes (see Notes below)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar or more to taste (see Notes below for a calorie free option)
  • 2 tablespoons caramel syrup
  • whipped cream and caramel syrup for top (optional)

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except whipped cream in blender.
  • Blend until ice cubes are crushed. If you have trouble getting it thoroughly blended, let it sit for a couple of minutes and try again.
  • Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel syrup.

Notes

  • For me, 1 cup is 7 ice cubes.
  • To cut calories a bit, I now sub some of my favorite stevia for part of the sugar. By using some sugar, I don’t notice that unique stevia taste, but still get the benefit of fewer calories.
  • If you want a stronger coffee flavor, add just a bit of instant coffee.
  • If you aren't using a high-powered blender and are having trouble getting the coffee ice cubes to blend you can try:
    • letting the ingredients sit in the blender for 15 to 20 minutes before blending
    • defrosting the ice cubes in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Do it just long enough to soften them slightly, but not long enough to melt them and lose the slushiness that they give the frappe.