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This copycat apple crisp frappuccino recipe makes the best fall iced coffee. It’s as delicious as the original and it’s actually made with real apples!
Hoping that the Starbucks apple crisp frappuccino will come back on this year’s menu?
Recreate it at home in under 15 minutes!
My favorite part of this copycat recipe is the cinnamon-apple brown sugar syrup because it’s made with an actual apple. It’s super easy, so no need to overthink it.
And because this frappuccino is made with oat milk, you just need to make sure your toppings are also dairy-free to make it vegan-friendly.
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This homemade fall frappuccino is not the only Starbucks copycat that I’m obsessed with. Be sure to check out my Starbucks caramel brulee latte and vanilla bean frappuccino as well—I promise you won’t miss the drive-through anytime soon!
Why You’ll Love This Apple Crisp Frappuccino Recipe
- This apple crisp frappuccino recipe is ready in 13 minutes with a few simple ingredients! Enjoy the seasonal drink you’ve been missing at a fraction of the cost.
- This apple crisp Starbucks drink tastes just like the real thing! It’s like an apple dessert you can sip.
- This caramel apple frappuccino works year-round because you can customize it and just use whatever you have on hand. Consider this a base recipe you can personalize!
Ingredients
Apple – Part of the reason why you’ll love learning how to make apple crisp frappuccino at home is you’ll also get to make the apple syrup from scratch. Sure, store-bought syrup works in a pinch, but nothing beats the flavor of a fresh apple.
Brown sugar – For a syrup with a rich, caramel-like flavor.
Ground cinnamon – For that classic apple crisp flavor.
Strong brewed coffee – You can use whatever coffee brewing method you love for this apple crisp frappuccino Starbucks copycat.
Ice – Can’t make an apple crisp oatmilk frappuccino without ice!
Oat milk – Any creamy milk, dairy or not, works. However, I like Oatly Barista Edition to make this apple crisp frappuccino recipe as close as possible to the real thing.
Heavy cream and caramel sauce – Extra toppings for a straight-out-of-a-coffee shop apple frappuccino. If you want to make this drink dairy-free, use vegan substitutes.
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Apple Crisp Oatmilk Frappuccino
Apple cider
No fresh apple available? No problem!
Make the syrup for this Starbucks oat milk frappuccino with apple cider instead.
Mix 1 cup of brown sugar with 2 cups of apple cider and your choice of spices over medium heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Then, let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, or until the syrup is reduced.
Warm spices
This apple crisp oatmilk frappuccino is perfect for experimenting with different flavors! Besides cinnamon, I love adding a pinch of ground cardamom and nutmeg to the brown sugar apple syrup when I really want to get into the spirit of the fall season.
Plant-based milk
Can’t have oats? Try the blend with any plant-based milk! I personally like coconut milk and soy milk.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use the Best Coffee
For the most balanced flavor, use brewed blonde espresso or any strong dark roast coffee. You want something bold to complement the spiced caramel apple flavors.
Make Flavored Ice Cubes
Want a stronger apple flavor on your apple crisp oatmilk frappuccino? Substitute regular ice cubes with frozen apple cider cubes!
Try a Hot Version
If hot coffee is more your style, add the apple-flavored syrup to a mug, top it with warm, frothed oat milk, then pour in the espresso.
Apple Crisp Frappuccino Starbucks Copycat FAQs
What does the Apple Crisp Frappuccino taste like?
Starbucks apple crisp oatmilk frappuccino basically tastes like an apple pie filling blended with cream and coffee.
Is Starbucks apple crisp frappuccino seasonal?
Yup. It was seasonal like the rest of the apple crisp beverage family.
What apples are good for syrup?
You can use any sweet apple variety. We made the apple brown sugar syrup with a Honeycrisp apple, but Fuji and Gala apples also work.
What kind of oat milk does Starbucks use?
Starbucks’ most commonly used oat milk is Oatly’s Barista Blend.
Is this apple crisp frappuccino vegan?
No, but you can use vegan whipped cream and caramel to make this copycat apple crisp frappuccino recipe vegan.
More Delicious Copycat Starbucks Drinks
- Starbucks Chai Tea Latte
- Summer Berry Refresher
- Starbucks Pink Drink
- Starbucks Dragonfruit Refresher
- Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher
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Apple Crisp Frappuccino Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 apple, cubed
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon plus extra for garnish
- 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup ice
- 1 1/4 cup oat milk
- 3 tbsp heavy cream, whipped
- 1 1/2 tsp caramel sauce
Instructions
- Cook the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens into a syrup.
- Strain out the apples, then set the syrup aside to cool completely.
- Add the coffee and ice to a high-speed blender and blend on high until the mixture is slushy-like.
- Pour the oat milk and cinnamon apple syrup into the blender and blend until smooth and fully combined.
- Serve in a glass with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and ground cinnamon on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the most balanced flavor, use brewed blonde espresso or any strong dark roast coffee. You want something bold to complement the spiced caramel apple flavors.
- Want a stronger apple flavor on your apple crisp oatmilk frappuccino? Substitute regular ice cubes with frozen apple cider cubes!
- If hot coffee is more your style, add the apple-flavored syrup to a mug, top it with warm, frothed oat milk, then pour in the espresso.
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