15 Easy Starbucks Copycat Recipes That Will Save You Time (And $$$)
Especially now that you need double the stars for free drinks...
It should come as NO surprise that we're all about copycat recipes here at Delish. Some would say we're a bit obsessed, but for good reason; they save you a whole lot of money and time, and that's absolutely the case with these next-level genius Starbucks copycat recipes. Plus, it's beyond fun to feel like a kitchen wizard when you finally figure out how to nail all the flavors of your favorite Frappuccino. Best of all, we've even rounded up our favorite Starbucks baked goods dupes that'll pair perfectly with that Pumpkin Sweet Cream Cold Brew. 😉 Aren't you glad you have 15 more reasons to skip the Starbucks line?!
No matter how you feel about Starbucks, it's hard to deny that happy jolt you get when your name is called and your drink is ready. So we thought we'd take all that joy and make it easy to re-create right in your own house, no stars system required. We’ve made everything from their Iced Guava Passion Fruit Drink to their Cranberry Bliss Bars, but our favorite copycat has got to be the Frappuccino. The whipped cream! The crazy seasonal flavors! What could be better? And we couldn't just stop at recreating their iconic Caramel Frappuccino, Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, and S'mores Frappuccino. No, we had to find ways to add that flavor to, well, everything (in the form of our recipes for Mocha Frappuccino Pie, Frappuccino Cupcakes, and Mocha Frappuccino Coffee Cake).
If you're just as into copycats and dupes like we are, you'll want to check out all of our favorite copycat recipes (including our Olive Garden copycat recipes.
Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
Starbucks Frappuccinos® have been around since the mid-'90s, though it wasn’t until 1999 that the Caramel Frappuccino hit the scene. Prior to then, the drinks were just blended coffee and milk, so the addition of caramel and whipped cream was a HUGE deal, and it shows in this recipe!
Starbucks Copycat S'mores Frappuccino
This loaded Frapp is part caffeinated beverage, part extravagant dessert. Our one main departure from the original is the addition of graham crackers to the drink—we love the flavor and texture they provide. (Plus, it really drives the s'mores flavor home.)
Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
When the weather isn't cold enough for a Pumpkin Spice Latte, a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is the perfect compromise. Making one at home is simple and worth making your own cold brew for. Of course, you can always use your favorite store-bought cold brew or iced coffee to speed the process up. It's all about that pumpkin topping anyway!
Copycat Starbucks Chocolate Chunk Cookies
People lose their minds over Starbucks' latest drinks (ahem, Smoked Butterscotch Latte) and its off-the-menu Frappuccinos, but there's one menu item that's seriously underrated: Its chocolate chunk cookies. They're consistently soft and chewy without ever tasting cakey, but the best part is the caramelized flavor that infuses the dough—it's richer than your average chocolate chip cookie. Naturally, we had to figure out what makes it so awesome, and not gonna lie, ours are pretty spot on.
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
We've already hacked the Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino and the Starbucks S'mores Frappuccino, so naturally it was time to re-create the Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. When the craving strikes and you're nowhere near the chain, it's very easy to make your own at home, thanks to this clever copycat recipe that tastes just like the original. Though a can of whipped cream will do the trick to top your Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, a dollop of homemade whipped cream makes this drink extra decadent, so don't skip that step!
Get the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
We fell hard for the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks, we won't deny it and you probably did too. If you can't wait for Starbucks to release their signature fall drink (or pay those prices), there's good news! Making your own at home is dangerously easy, and it's faster than waiting in the drive-thru.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe.
Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars
Obsessed with Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars? Us too! That's why we want to make a big batch for the holidays, and this is the easiest Starbucks copycat recipe. The chewy blondies are studded with white chocolate chips and cranberries and then get a sweet orange cream cheese frosting and an extra drizzle of white chocolate just for fun. Be sure to cut them into triangles just like Starbucks would and serve it alongside a Copycat Frappuccino.
Copycat Starbucks Iced Guava Passion Fruit Drink
This tropical pink drink is an instant refresher. It's sweetened with a pineapple simple syrup, thickened with coconut milk, and given that iconic pink color using pomegranate juice.
Get the Copycat Starbucks Iced Guava Passion Fruit Drink recipe.
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
Use your favorite nondairy milk to make this ultra-cozy, reduced-sugar pumpkin spice latte—no espresso machine necessary! If you're feeling extra festive, you can even whip up your own homemade pumpkin spice.
Get the Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe.
Lemon Pound Cake
Not going to lie, this cake might be better than the cult favorite loaf you get at Starbucks, and no waiting in line required!
Get the Lemon Pound Cake recipe.
Cheesecake Frappuccinos
Starbucks cheesecake Frapps aren't available in the States... yet. Until then, we'll be making them on the reg in our test kitchen, and we recommend you do the same at home.
Get the Cheesecake Frappuccinos recipe.
Frappuccino Cupcakes
If you're obsessed with Frappuccinos like we are, then you will absolutely love this cupcake. Coffee goes into both the cupcake and the frosting. If you skip your morning joe and reach for one of these, we won't tell 😉.
Get the Frappuccino Cupcakes recipe.
Mocha Frappuccino Pie
Coffee and dessert is also a great combo, but this Starbucks-inspired pie combines both in one bite, and we'll never be the same. Pro tip: You could brew one cup of coffee using a K-cup machine, or use instant coffee (like Starbucks Via, if you really want to get that 'bucks flavor), if you don't want to brew a whole pot of joe.
Get the Mocha Frappuccino Pie recipe.
Mocha Frappuccino Coffee Cake
We love coffee with our coffee cake, obvi. But we couldn't just stop there, could we? No, we took the Starbucks fave (literally 2/3 c. of their pre-bottled Frappuccino) and put it right into the batter to create a tender, buzzy coffee cake that's next-level genius.
Get the Mocha Frappuccino Coffee Cake recipe.
PSL Jell-O Shots
PSL season is the best time of year at Delish. We wait all summer for the first sip of the fall drink—and then never order anything else until January. 😋And with these shots, even your party guests don't have to go without the classic flavor!
Get the PSL Jell-O Shots recipe.
Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine and if wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.
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