Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

This caramel ribbon crunch frappuccino tastes just like the one from Starbucks! It has creamy caramelly coffee, fluffy whipped cream, and buttery caramel syrup blended into one frozen sweet treat. 

Better Than Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

Who doesn't love Starbucks? From their original menu to the secret menu, there's something for every coffee lover. But with that said, who wants to wait in line at the drive-thru when you can make your favorite drink in the comfort of your own home?

Well, my favorite drink from Starbucks is the caramel ribbon crunch frappuccino, so I had to create this copycat recipe. And trust me, this tastes just like the real thing. Honestly, it might be even better!

Seriously, it has a blend of bold coffee, milk, and caramel sauce with whipped cream on top. It's so rich and creamy with the perfect balance of sweetness and caramel flavor with an added crunch from the caramel crunch topping. 

Gah, it's just so good!

And not only is it crazy delicious, but this Starbucks masterpiece is actually really easy to make at home. You literally just blend the ingredients together, and it'll take you no more than 5 minutes to whip up. So you can make it on your way out the door in the morning. Or if you're making it over the weekend, it goes great with these Aunt Jemima pancakes!

Ingredients

• Coffee- I'll just brew some coffee the day before and chill it in the fridge overnight.
• Milk- you can use any milk you want.
• Ice cubes- for that frothy texture.
• Caramel sauce- to give this drink its iconic flavor.
• Caramel crunch topping- for the delicious crunch that makes this drink so addictive.
• Whipped cream- for an extra indulgent creamy finish.

Oh, and if you love Starbucks and want to make another one of their iconic drinks, you can use some of these same ingredients to make this Starbucks salted caramel cold brew.

My Ingredient Substitution Recommendations

This Starbucks caramel ribbon crunch frappuccino is delicious when it's made with the ingredients listed above, but you can definitely make some adjustments if you want.

Now, the first component of this salted caramel frappuccino is the type of coffee you use. I like to use freshly brewed coffee, but you can make this recipe even more convenient and buy pre-made coffee or even pre-made cold brew coffee from the store. Oh, and you can also use decaffeinated coffee if you don't want the kick of caffeine.

The next component of this caramel coffee flavored drink is milk. I like to use vanilla almond milk, but you can use regular milk, oat milk, soy milk, or any kind of milk that you want!  

Lastly, you can make your own caramel sauce or dark caramel sauce or use storebought caramel sauce. My caramel rolls recipe has the best homemade caramel sauce ever, so feel free to use that recipe for your frappuccino.

How To Make Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

Step 1: Blend the ingredients. First, you're going to start by adding the cold coffee, ice cubes, and 2 tablespoon of the caramel sauce into a blender. Then you can blend all of the ingredients on high speed until you have an almost smooth mixture with a few tiny pieces of ice left. Continue blending if you want it to be super smooth with no ice. 

Step 2: Add the toppings. Pour the blended drink into a tall glass or a travel mug. Then you'll want to top it off with the whipped cream - or homemade whipped cream - and drizzle the caramel sauce on top.  To finish it off, you can sprinkle the caramel crunch topping and add a straw to the glass. Finally, serve immediately and enjoy!

How I Recommend Storing This Frappuccino

This recipe for Starbucks caramel ribbon crunch frappuccino makes 1 serving, and it's so delicious I bet it will be gone in one sitting. At least I always drink it pretty quickly after I make it!

With that said, if you can't finish the frappuccino, then you can store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Whenever you're ready to enjoy it again, you'll want to give the drink a mix since it will separate in the fridge. 

Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Recipe FAQS 

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