Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Starbucks Style

Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Starbucks Style

Dolce Flav

Servings

1

Prep Time

7 minutes

Category

Water soluble chocolate Flavor

Make a Starbucks-style Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino at home by blending chilled espresso (or strong coffee), milk, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, ice, and a touch of water-soluble chocolate flavor extract for a deep, evenly distributed chocolate aroma. Finish with whipped cream, a chocolate drizzle, and more chocolate chips for the signature Starbucks look and texture. This recipe produces a velvety, slushy chocolate coffee drink that tastes indulgent but is simple to prepare in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice (packed)
  • 2 shots espresso (or 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee), chilled
  • 1 cup milk of choice (whole, 2%, oat, almond, etc.)
  • 2 tbsp chocolate syrup (plus extra for glass drizzle)
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips or mini chips (plus extra for topping)
  • 2–3 tbsp vanilla or simple syrup (adjust to sweetness preference)
  • 1/4–1/2 tsp water-soluble chocolate flavor extract
  • Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
  • Optional: 1–2 tbsp half-and-half or heavy cream for creamier texture

Directions

  1. Prep coffee & chocolate: Chill espresso or strong brewed coffee until cold. If using chocolate chips in the base, pulse them briefly in a blender or food processor so they’re small but not powdered (this gives pleasant chocolate bits throughout).

  2. Combine base ingredients: In a high-speed blender add chilled espresso, milk, chocolate syrup, vanilla/simple syrup, water-soluble chocolate flavor extract (start with 1/4 tsp), and the processed chocolate chips.

  3. Add ice & blend: Add 1 cup packed ice and blend on high until smooth and thick — about 20–30 seconds. If mixture is too thin, add 1/4 cup more ice and blend again; if too thick, add 1 tbsp milk and pulse.

  4. Dress the glass (optional): Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of a 16-oz glass for the Starbucks look, then pour the blended frappe into the glass.

  5. Top and serve: Top with whipped cream, extra chocolate chips, and a final chocolate drizzle. Serve immediately with a straw.