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    Homemade Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe – VIDEO

    June 9, 2016 by Regina 9 Comments

    My Copycat Starbuck’s Java Chip Frappuccino recipe is a healthier version of the popular iced coffee indulgence. This homemade coffee chocolate shake is dairy-free (coconut milk & cream) and naturally sweetened with only a little maple syrup.

    Frosty Java Chip Frappuccino with whipped coconut cream topping and chocolate drizzle

    Today’s recipe isn’t entirely new. Actually, I completely revamped this copycat Java Chip Frappe from 2 years ago.

    This is one of those posts that got little attention on social media, but is doing quite well in search engine results. But when I look back at the recipe I realize that I have come a long ways in my healthy eating journey.

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    By the way, here is what the original looked like:

    Homemade Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe (old picture)

    The recipe I posted just over 2 years ago, included whipped topping and commercial chocolate sauce – ingredients I wouldn’t use these days anymore. So I decided, it was time to update the recipe.

    I came up with this new homemade Java Chip Frappuccino, that is not only cheaper to make than getting it’s Starbucks counterpart, but also much healthier.

    I used coconut milk and cream to make it dairy free, maple syrup and quality dark chocolate to cut down on the refined sugar.

    Healthier Java Chip Frappuccino being poured from blender

    This is the first time I am overhauling an old post in this way. First of all, the recipe is new and improved! I also took new pictures – although I didn’t even hate the old ones. And to top it all off, I made a video for you! (scroll to the down for it)

    While we are on the topic of video, can you do me a huge favor?? I had to start over my Youtube channel recently and I would love, if you could subscribe to it. You can find the channel HERE. Thank you so much!

     

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    My Copycat Starbuck's Java Chip Frappuccino recipe is a healthier version of the popular iced coffee indulgence. This homemade coffee chocolate shake is dairy-free (coconut milk & cream) and naturally sweetened with only a little maple syrup.
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    Homemade Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe

    This Copycat Starbucks Java Chip Frappuccino is a healthier homemade version with coconut milk (dairy-free) and only a little maple syrup as natural sweetener.

    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 515 kcal
    Author LeelaLicious

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces espresso or strong brewed coffee*
    • 1/3 -1/2 cup coconut milk
    • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1.5 - 2 cups ice cubes
    • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chunks

    Topping:

    • whipped coconut cream
    • melted dark chocolate for drizzling

    Instructions

    1. Add espresso, 1/3 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cocoa powder and 1.5 cups ice cubes to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
    2. Taste the coffee shake and adjust to your preference. If it is too thick, add the remaining coconut milk. For more sweetness add more maple syrup. And more ice for a thicker shake. Blend again until smooth.
    3. Then add the dark chocolate chunk and pulse only, to break them up into small bits (small enough to fit through your straw, if using).
    4. Fill the homemade Java Chip Frappuccino into a serving glass (I used a mason jar) and top with whipped coconut cream and drizzle with melted dark chocolate.

    Recipe Notes

    * I use this instant espresso powder

    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 515
    % Daily Value*
    Cholesterol 3mg 1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Looking for the best blender for you? Check out this article to learn what to look for in the best smoothie blender – I also included a detailed review of my personal favorite blenders.

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    Healthier Java Chip Frappuccino recipe in a mason jar

    Just because it includes a little throwback to the time that I had crazy pregnancy cravings and to give you a point of reference,  I am leaving the old post and recipe here at the bottom.


    Original Post from Feb. 2014

    It is hard to believe that a coffee lover like me got totally turned away from the taste and smell of the brewed bean – but it’s true.

    For the first trimester of this pregnancy I couldn’t handle coffee AT ALL. Being in a coffee shop or in the kitchen first thing in the morning, while someone else was brewing coffee, send me on a run for the nearest washroom.

    Homemade Java Chip Frappuccino Recipe

    As the queasiness of the first three months slowly subsided my java love made a reappearance in its chilled form. Iced coffees and frappes lured me back into the inside of the coffee shops.**

    And as everyone knows, you just CAN’T ignore or suppress pregnancy cravings. However, at 5 bucks a fix this baby is getting expensive before it’s even here. So I set out to create one of my favorite iced coffee drinks at home.

    The Java Chip Frappuccino combines iced coffee/espresso with chocolate and chocolate chip bits for a great crunchy texture.

    Not only is this homemade version easier on the budget, it also is ‘adjustable’. Unfortunately, most iced coffee drinks available to purchase are waaayyy too sweet for me.

    So I adjusted the sweetness of this homemade version to my preference but I also included options for sweeter taste buds.

    Ingredients:

    Instructions:

    1. Place the ingredients except chocolate chip and whipped cream in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add chocolate chips and pulse a few times to desired size/crunch.
    2. Pour into a serving glass and optionally top with light whipped cream and a chocolate sauce drizzle.
    3. If you prefer a sweeter frappuccino use chocolate sauce instead of unsweetened cocoa powder and chocolate milk instead of regular milk.

    ** I am not trying to stir up controversy and realize that others disagree, but I decided that 1-2 servings of coffee are acceptable for my pregnancy.

     

    Filed Under: Beverages, Desserts Tagged With: coffee, drink, frappuccino, Java chip, shake

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    Comments

    1. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

      February 24, 2018 at 9:45 am

      Frappuccinos are my favorite – can’t wait to make them at home!

      Reply
    2. Michelle says

      March 31, 2016 at 10:55 am

      I’m not a coffee drinker, but my teenage daughter loves these drinks. Where do I buy expresso? Is it in the grocery store?

      Reply
      • Regina says

        April 1, 2016 at 3:24 am

        Hi Michelle, as non-coffee drinker you probably don’t have an espresso machine. There is instant espresso powder (I really like this one). Otherwise some really strong coffee can be used in place.

        Reply
        • Jodi says

          February 23, 2017 at 10:44 am

          I was wondering where you purchased all the ingredients? Lol

          Reply
          • Regina says

            March 8, 2017 at 4:15 pm

            All over 🙂 any specific ingredient you can’t find?

            Reply
    3. Sujeet says

      December 10, 2015 at 9:03 am

      I’m definitely going to try this recipe, as I’m tired of dropping $5 every time I get one as well. 🙂

      Reply
      • Regina says

        December 10, 2015 at 7:43 pm

        Let me know how it turns out for you! It’s crazy how easily a $5 drink can be made at home 😉

        Reply
    4. Jacquee @ I Sugar Coat It! says

      March 1, 2014 at 1:35 pm

      The chocolate drizzle on top is speaking to me in the sweetest of words. YUM!

      Reply
      • Regina says

        March 5, 2014 at 5:31 pm

        Oh yeah, the drizzle… it gave me quite a hard time while taking pictures. Or maybe the whipped cream moving underneath was at fault. Tasted awesome either way 😉

        Reply

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