Stop overpaying for a creamy coffee you can make at home. This Mocha Frappuccino is Vegan approved and has a silky smooth texture.
It's been a long day and you'd love to grab your favorite drink from Starbucks, but you just don't want to pay those prices! Well, guess what? This Mocha Frappuccino is not only delicious, but it's also so easy to make!
This Healthy frappuccino recipe is made with black coffee, silken tofu, unsweetened cacao powder, pitted dates, and a few other important ingredients! Everything is blended to make a creamy drink that's Vegan approved!
The next time you're craving something sweet, skip the line and make this all right at home! With how affordable this drink is, you'll be making creamy coffee drinks at home more often!
Reasons why you'll love this Vegan Frappuccino Recipe
Ingredients and Substitutions
Black coffee - You could also use cold brew coffee, but I find that black coffee works just as well! If you don't want to use coffee, you could try using decaf green tea.
Silken tofu - This is my favorite kind of tofu to use in this recipe, but you could also use firm tofu. If you're not a fan of tofu, you could try using plant-based milk like almond or coconut milk.
Unsweetened cacao powder - This gives the drink a lovely chocolate flavor, but you could also use cocoa powder.
Pitted dates - I like to use dates because they add a lovely sweetness to the drink, but you could also use honey or maple syrup.
Check out the recipe card for the list of additional ingredients needed to make this recipe!
Step by Step Instructions for a Healthy Frappuccino Recipe
Full ingredient amounts and in-depth details are at the bottom of the post in a printable recipe card.
Step 1 Place all of the ingredients except for the cacao nibs in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2 If the mixture is too thick, add in a little milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
Step 3 Taste for sweetness and add in additional dates or maple syrup if needed. Pour into a tall glass and top with cacao nibs to serve.
Holly's Insider Pro Tips
Add ingredients first
One of my best tips for making this frappuccino is to add the ingredients first and the ice last. You'll get a better flavor if the ingredients are added to the blender first.
Make the frappe blend ahead of time
What's so cool about this Vegan recipe is that you can make the frappe blend ahead of time. Make the blend the night before and then place it in the fridge. You can easily whip up this coffee in the morning!
Healthy Frappuccino FAQs
No, you don't have to use tofu. You could try using plant-based milk instead. I like using tofu because it gives the drink a lovely creamy texture.
The best way to store this recipe is in a glass jar in the fridge. It will last for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Yes, you can use decaf coffee in this recipe.
This easy Mocha Frappuccino recipe is perfect for when you're craving something sweet and delicious! For those who enjoy saving money or just want to experiment with Vegan drinks at home, this coffee drink is for you!
Looking for more Vegan Drinks?
Classic Bloody Mary
Healthy Shamrock Shake
Boozy Frozen Lemonade
The Best Cold Brew
Creamy Vegan Eggnog
Healthy Frappuccino Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong black coffee, frozen into ice cubes
- 6 ounces silken tofu
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
- 2-5 pitted dates (or 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- cacao nibs, for topping (optional)
- unsweetened plain almond milk (if needed for thinning)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients except for the cacao nibs into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- If the mixture is too thick, add in a little milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste for sweetness and add in additional dates or maple syrup if needed. Pour into a tall glass and top with cacao nibs to serve.
Notes
Add ingredients first
One of my best tips for making this frappuccino is to add the ingredients first and the ice last. You'll get a better flavor if the ingredients are added to the blender first.Make the frappe blend ahead of time
What's so cool about this Vegan recipe is that you can make the frappe blend ahead of time. Make the blend the night before and then place it in the fridge. You can easily whip up this coffee in the morning!Nutrition
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Hi 5 to making this decision- I can relate on many aspects of it (with the drink in hand). Definitely don't miss the many day to day aspects of the 9-5!
Holly Waterfall says
oh I definitely do not miss that grind! Cheers from across the country on ditching the 9-5