Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Recipe

This Starbucks chocolate chip frappuccino is cold, chocolatey, and ridiculously easy to blend up at home. It takes 10 minutes max, uses stuff you probably already have, and yeah — it’s cheaper than one trip to the drive-thru.

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Quick Summary

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 5 mins
• Flavor: chocolatey, creamy, slightly sweet
• Great for: hot days, sweet cravings, budget drinks

Why I Like This Recipe

Honestly? I just didn’t wanna spend $7 again for a drink that’s mostly ice. Threw some milk, chocolate chips, and sauce in the blender. Added a pinch of cinnamon because why not. And yeah — nailed it. Been making it ever since.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (any kind works)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar (or syrup, sweetener, whatever)
• ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp chocolate sauce
• 1½ cups ice (crushed if blender’s weak)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• whipped cream (optional)

How To Make Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

1. Blend it all: Dump everything — milk, sugar, chocolate chips, chocolate sauce, ice, vanilla, cinnamon — into a blender. Start slow so it doesn’t explode. Crank it up once it settles.
2. Check the texture: Should be smooth-ish but still icy. If it’s too chunky, keep blending. If it’s too runny, add more ice.
3. Pour + top: Split between two tall glasses. Add whipped cream if you’re feeling it. Maybe more chocolate sauce and chips on top.
4. Drink fast: It melts. Fast. You’ve got like… 15 mins before it’s a chocolate soup.

Tips for Success

• Crushed ice blends smoother
• Use mini chips — regular ones don’t break up as well
• Cinnamon adds depth, don’t skip it
• Freeze your glass first if you want it to stay cold longer

Storage and Reheating

• Fridge: Nope. It melts.
• Freezer: You can freeze it, but the texture gets weird. Better to just make fresh.
• Reblend tip: If you do save it, blend with more ice later. Gets close-ish.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this have coffee in it?
  Nope. But you can add espresso if you want a kick.
• Can I use almond/oat/soy milk?
  Totally. Works the same.
• What if I don’t have chocolate chips?
  Use chunks or even cocoa powder in a pinch.
• Is this super sweet?
  You control the sugar. Add more or less to taste.
• Does it taste like the one at Starbucks?
  Kinda? It’s pretty close. But honestly… better when you tweak it yourself.

Common Mistakes and How to Dodge Them

• Using too much ice:
  Ends up bland and watery. Measure it.
• Not blending long enough:
  Gritty chips and ice chunks — not fun. Blend till smooth.
• Forgetting to adjust sweetness:
  Taste before pouring. You can always add more.
• Using full-size chocolate chips:
  They won’t blend well. Use mini or crush first.
• Skipping the vanilla or cinnamon:
  It seems small, but it rounds out the flavor. Just a little makes a big diff.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 281 kcal
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 12mg
• Sodium: 104mg
• Potassium: 385mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 38g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 30g
• Protein: 6g