Oat Milk Caramel Frappé
It’s creamy, it’s frosty, and it tastes just like the kind of blended coffee drink you’d normally grab from a coffee shop drive-thru! My oatmilk caramel frappé blends strong coffee with oat milk, caramel sauce, and ice until smooth and slushy, then gets topped with whipped cream and extra caramel drizzle. Such a fun upgrade from your usual iced coffee!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Creamy coffee shop-style drink at home (but way cheaper!)
- Easy to make in a blender, no extra equipment required
- Oat milk gives it an extra smooth texture and keeps it vegan-friendly – just be sure to use a vegan whipped cream variety too if you want the whole drink to be dairy free
- Great for warm afternoons or weekend treats
What You’ll Need
My favorite thing about this one is that it’s a treat that likely doesn’t involve a trip to the grocery store! Most of what you need, you’ve probably already got at home. Want the printable recipe card? It’s at the bottom of this post!
- Strong brewed coffee or espresso – Gives the frappé its bold coffee flavor. Espresso creates a richer coffee shop-style drink, but strong brewed coffee works great too.
- Oat milk – Adds a creamy texture and slight sweetness that pairs really well with caramel.
- Caramel sauce – Blended into the drink and drizzled on top for that classic caramel frappé flavor.
- Sugar – Helps sweeten the drink and balance the stronger coffee flavor. Adjust to taste depending on how sweet you like your coffee.
- Ice cubes – Blended in to create the thick frosty frappé texture.
- Whipped cream (or vegan alternative) – The finishing touch that makes it feel like a proper coffee shop treat! You can get vegan whipped topping if you want to make this recipe completely dairy free.
How To Make Your Oat Milk Caramel Frappé
- Brew a strong cup of coffee or espresso and let it cool completely. If you’re short on time, pop it into the fridge for a bit to chill faster.
- Add the cooled coffee, oat milk, caramel sauce, sugar, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth, creamy, and frothy.
- Drizzle caramel sauce around the inside of your serving glass for that coffee shop look.
- Pour the frappé into the glass, then top with whipped cream and an extra drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Serve immediately while it’s cold and frosty.
Recipe Notes
Let the coffee cool completely before blending or the ice will melt too quickly and water down the frappé.
Using strong coffee or espresso gives the drink that richer coffee shop flavor that stands up well against the caramel and whipped cream.
Oat milk works especially well in blended coffee drinks because it naturally has a creamier texture than some other non-dairy milks.
If your blender struggles with ice, add the liquid ingredients first to help everything blend more smoothly.
For the thickest frappé texture, use plenty of ice and serve immediately before it starts melting down.
Variations & Swaps
- Almond milk, dairy milk, coconut milk, or soy milk can all be used instead of oat milk.
- Swap the caramel sauce for chocolate sauce or mocha syrup for a different coffee shop flavor.
- Add a scoop of vanilla or caramel protein powder to turn it into more of a filling blended coffee drink.
- For an extra thick frappé, freeze the coffee into ice cubes ahead of time instead of using regular ice.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract for a warmer flavor.
- Skip the whipped cream if you want a lighter version, or go all in with extra caramel drizzle and crushed toffee bits.
- To make it dairy-free, use a non-dairy whipped topping along with oat milk.
Serving Ideas
This oat milk caramel frappé is best served immediately while it’s thick, icy, and extra frothy. Serve it with pastries, muffins, banana bread, or cookies for full café vibes at home.
Oat Milk Caramel Frappé
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled (or use 1 shot of espresso)
- 1/2 cup oat milk
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tbsp sugar adjust to taste
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Whipped cream for topping - use a vegan version if you prefer
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of coffee or espresso and let it cool completely. If you’re short on time, pop it into the fridge for a bit to chill faster.
- Add the cooled coffee, oat milk, caramel sauce, sugar, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth, creamy, and frothy.
- Drizzle caramel sauce around the inside of your serving glass for that coffee shop look.
- Pour the frappé into the glass, then top with whipped cream and an extra drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Serve immediately while it’s cold and frosty.
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