Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino At Home - copy Kat Recipe

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: date syrup

💰Cheaper: homemade caramel

Date syrup is lower in calories and has a unique flavor.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds richness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and soy milk is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener and honey is often cheaper.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to a bowl.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the water and mix until it becomes a gummy clumpy texture.

Set the xanthan gum mixture aside to thicken.

In a blender, add 2 packets of Starbucks Via instant coffee (or 1 packet for a grande).

Pour in 1 cup (8-10 ounces) of 1% milk.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of caramel sauce to the blender.

Add a pinch of flaky sea salt to enhance the caramel flavor.

Add 2 cups of ice to the blender.

Add the thickened xanthan gum mixture to the blender.

Blend the mixture until it starts folding in on itself, about 1 minute.

Line the inside of a cup with caramel drizzle by pouring it along the rim and rotating the cup.

Pour the blended frappuccino into the cup.

Top with whipped cream and additional caramel drizzle if desired.

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