Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Replica

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Learn how to make a Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino at home. I created this recipe myself. I wanted something that tasted like the brand-name stuff but without the steep cost! I kept the recipe simple only using coffee, milk, and sugar. The concentrate stays good in the refrigerator for a month.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 day 1 hr
Total Time:
1 day 1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
2 quarts
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups cold water

  • ½ pound dark roast ground coffee beans

  • cheesecloth

  • coffee filters

  • 5 cups 1% milk

  • ½ (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ cup hot tap water

Directions

  1. Mix 6 cups water and coffee in a 1/2-gallon jar (such as Ball) until grounds are completely saturated. Steep for 24 hours at room temperature, stirring occasionally.

  2. Transfer coffee to the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour.

  3. Place a small colander on top of a tall, lidded plastic container. Line the colander with a 6-inch square of cheesecloth; fit a coffee filter on top.

  4. Pour about 1 cup of the coffee into the colander until filter begins to clog. Lift the corners of the cheesecloth carefully; twist the cloth and filter to extract the liquid. Drain the remaining liquid 1 cup at a time, using a new coffee filter each time. Repeat the process with the grounds, filtering 1 cup at a time; squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Refrigerate the concentrate until ready to use.

  5. Combine concentrate, 1% milk, and condensed milk in a 1/2-gallon jar.

  6. Dissolve 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl of hot tap water. Add to the coffee-milk mixture; cover the jar and shake well.

Tips

Use your favorite brand of coffee. I don't think the coarseness of the grounds is an issue. Fine-ground coffee may offer more flavor, but it will be harder to filter.

I started this recipe using whole milk. That combined with the condensed milk was kind of like a lactose bomb and was tough on the tummy, so I use 1% now. Feel free to use any grade of low-fat milk you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227 Calories
5g Fat
37g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 351mg 27%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 647mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.