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Cold Brew Mocha Frappe

Tall glass of our Cold Brew Mocha Frappe recipe topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce

Cold brew coffee.
Creamy blended milk.
Decadent dark chocolate.
Well, good morning, sunshine!

Cold brew coffee and milk ice cubes for making a Cold Brew Mocha Frappe

I’ve wanted to recreate a “frappe” or frappuccino at home for a while now since I had a full on obsession with them when they came out in like 2004. But after learning that they had enough calories to sink a boat I strayed back to my americano. Whew, muffin top averted.

Making a jug of cold brew coffee

If you’ve never had cold brew coffee you should.

The way I make it you grind bold coffee, put it in a large bowl with water, then slide it in the fridge overnight. The next morning you have fresh coffee awaiting you beside your gallon of milk and half-used carton of eggs. Easy – it’s like stowing away a personal barista in your kitchen without the temptation of an 1,800 calorie muffin on the side. Oh delight!

Making cold brew coffee for homemade Frappucinos

So in the morning, you strain your coffee. I did ours in our Chemex, which is bomb. But can also do it over cheesecloth and a strainer, or in a french press. Then you add it to a blender with frozen milk cubes and a dash of chocolate syrup, and wa-la! You have a cold brew frappe that rivals any coffee house offering. Good morning indeed.

Blender with ingredients for making a homemade Cold Brew Mocha Frappe

Pouring a glass of our homemade Cold Brew Mocha Frappe

Top down shot of a Cold Brew Mocha Frappe topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce

Close up shot of the whipped cream and chocolate sauce atop a homemade Cold Brew Mocha Frappe

Tall glass of our Cold Brew Mocha Frappe recipe for a refreshing treat

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4.8 from 5 votes

Cold Brew Mocha Frappe

This 3-ingredient mocha frappe is made with cold brew coffee, milk ice cubes, and a dash of chocolate syrup. In other words, creamy, bold, and delicious.
Author: Minimalist Baker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 (frappe)
Category: Beverage
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Freezer Friendly 1 Month (as popsicles)
Does it keep? Best when fresh.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 cup cold brew coffee
  • 8 milk ice cubes
  • 2-4 Tbsp light chocolate syrup

Instructions

  1. To prepare cold brew, place 2 cups ground coffee - the bolder the better - into a bowl, top it with 4 cups of water and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Strain in the morning and reserve the leftover in the fridge.
  2. Prepare milk ice cubes in advance by pouring your milk of choice in an ice cube tray, covering lightly with saran wrap, and freezing over night. Choose non-dairy milk to make this vegan friendly. I went with 2% for an extra creamy texture.
  3. In the morning, place 1 cup coffee, 8 milk ice cubes and as much chocolate sauce as desired in a blender and blend until smooth (amounts as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Serve immediately.

Notes

*Questions about substitutions, equipment, or troubleshooting? Check out our Recipe FAQ page.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 1 frappe)

  • Calories: 174
  • Fat: 5.2g
  • Saturated fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 23.5g
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Protein: 8.8g
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22 Comments 15 minutes or less, 7 ingredients or less, Beverage, Breakfast, Fall, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, No Bake, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Snacks, Soy-Free, Spring, Summer, Sweet (dessert), Vegetarian, Winter

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  1. Avatar for Kelli H (Made in Sonoma)Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    August 24, 2012 at 10:45 am

    I like the new header! I also like this recipe. I need to create milk cubes, but I don’t have a ice tray!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 25, 2012 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks Kelli! The header is John’s handiwork : )

      Reply
  2. Avatar for VeronicaVeronica says

    August 24, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I am a cold-brewed coffee only girl-so much better! I have tried making frappe, but in a different way, and I was never completely satisfied (I froze the coffee into cubes and added milk before blending) so I will have to try it this way. Looks fab!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Tammy TTammy T says

    August 24, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    You are brilliant! Can’t wait to try this! On the lookout now for ice cube trays.

    Tammt

    Reply
  4. Avatar for CinnamonCinnamon says

    August 26, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Oh wow! I’ve never had a frappe, ever :( but maybe it’s time now…

    Reply
  5. Avatar for Beki GBeki G says

    August 26, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I love cold brewed coffee! I’ve been doing it all summer. I didn’t think about frozen milk cubes but I definitely need to give it a try, maybe with coconut milk..

    Reply
  6. Avatar for Laura @ LauraLikesDesignLaura @ LauraLikesDesign says

    August 26, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    I’m totally making this later this week!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Dionna MashDionna Mash says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Yum! I have been wondering how to make cold brew coffee. Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for CinnamonCinnamon says

    August 27, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    I’m hooked! :D It’s amazing! (I linked this)

    Reply
  9. Avatar for AllieAllie says

    August 30, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    This would be amazing with caramel sauce instead of the chocolate sauce! I’ve never thought of making milk cubes before but what a great idea. Going to try this soon! =)

    Reply
  10. Avatar for R. BartonR. Barton says

    September 22, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

    Here’s a sugar free, non-dairy version.
    About 110 calories per 12 oz.

    1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk
    1/2 cup Coffee Mate French Vanilla Creamer – sugar free (liquid creamer)
    1/3 cup powdered non-dairy coffee creamer
    2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
    2 Tbsp instant coffee crystals
    1 (3.25 oz) Jello Vanilla Pudding Snack Pack (prepared pudding cup) - sugar free
    2 cups ice cubes

    Blend on HIGH for 45-seconds or until smooth. Makes about. 48 oz.

    The Jello pudding cup makes a thick, rich, low calorie Frappuccino.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Maria SimmonsMaria Simmons says

      January 19, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      Hi, I tried your idea using some already made chocolate pudding I had in the fridge. Wow!!! So glad I found your comment!! It binds the ice and coffee together so nicely!! Love it!! Thank you!!

      Reply
  11. Avatar for bolagbolag says

    October 10, 2013 at 4:47 am

    i may really like to learn cards, it is usually an extremely hard to kick gameplay.

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  12. Avatar for LaraLara says

    November 6, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Wow! I just made this on a somewhat chilly November morning but it totally hits the spot! I’ve been missing the occasional frappe from Starbucks ever since I went dairy free, and now I have something to satisfy my craving. Thank you!!! My husband, who isn’t vegan, slurped up the almond milk version too!

    I found that 2tbsp syrup was more than enough for me!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for LaraLara says

    November 6, 2014 at 8:10 am

    I meant to rate it as a 5 not a 4 star! sorry!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for KatyKaty says

    June 24, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    Definitely a great recipe! … I did have an issue with freezing soy milk cubes though – they stuck to the tray and I had to chisel them out. Does almond milk act the same when frozen in ice cube trays?
    Thanks for all the great recipes!!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      June 25, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Hmm, I’ve not frozen soy cubes. My almond and coconut always work great! Thanks for the kind words, Katy!

      Reply
  15. Avatar for anukampaanukampa says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:23 am

    Wow….I have kept milk in my ice tray.. Will serve this after dinner tonight. I love it….am sure my hubby would also like it.

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal MomLydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says

    August 3, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I have a thing for frappes too, but hate the massive amount of calories that come with them. I’ve been making my own at home for a couple of years now, but I always freeze the coffee, not the milk. However, your method would work better in some ways because the coffee stains the ice cube trays pretty badly, meaning you have to use one tray exclusively for that.

    I also have yet to try cold brew coffee. I really need to though, don’t I?

    Reply
  17. Avatar for AliAli says

    August 12, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! What kind of Chocolate syrup did you use?

    Reply
  18. Avatar for Faux LeatherFaux Leather says

    August 27, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    Mmmm this was simple but just what I needed on a warm, late summer day. Delicious!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for FrancyFrancy says

    June 30, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Is “cups of ground coffee” correct? Seems like a lot of grounds.

    Reply

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