Introducing my Matcha Creme Frappuccino recipe, a homemade delight that brings the authentic taste of matcha to your glass in minutes! Made with real matcha powder, this Frappuccino is not only delicious but also a budget-friendly alternative to your favorite Starbucks treat. Sip on the rich flavors of matcha and enjoy the convenience of making it at home!
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Why I Love This Recipe
If you’re a fan of Starbucks’ Matcha Frappuccino, you’re in for a treat! My homemade version of this recipe is a refreshing delight that captures the authentic taste of matcha, just like my Hot Matcha Latte! I make sure it’s a breeze to make, with real matcha powder lending its earthy notes to the sweet and creamy blend! You can even add some of my Matcha Whipped Cream on top to give it an extra burst of matcha flavors!
Whether you’re looking for a pick-me-up or a cool treat, this matcha frappe is for you. Plus, it’s customizable to your liking, similar to my Coffee Frappuccino and Mocha Frappuccino recipes. So, why wait? Whip it up and savor the goodness of Starbucks right in your own home!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Heavy Cream – heavy cream or heavy whipping cream.
- Matcha Powder – green tea leaves that have been ground into a powder. Culinary grade Matcha Powder will work for this recipe but you can also use ceremonial grade premium matcha if preferred.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Ice – standard ice cubes
- Blender – a powerful blender designed to make smoothies will be required.
🍵 Matcha Note
Use Culinary Grade Matcha. It offers great taste at a more affordable price than ceremonial matcha.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
Step 1 Simply combine the key ingredients of heavy cream, matcha powder, sweetener, and ice in a powerful blender. Blend the mixture for approximately 5-10 seconds until a smooth and creamy Frappuccino consistency is achieved.
🌀 Blending Pro Tip
Avoid Over-Blending to retain a desirable ice texture in the drink.
Step 2 For an extra touch, top your Frappuccino with optional whipped cream.
💡 Extra Flavor Pro Tip
Add a splash of Vanilla Syrup to your Frappuccino mix if you desire an additional burst of flavor.
Recipe Variations
By replacing the matcha with instant coffee and adding pumpkin spice, you can transform this recipe into a Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino. It’s a straightforward modification that brings the cozy flavors of pumpkin spice into your Frappuccino, perfect for a seasonal twist!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular green tea instead of matcha to make matcha Frappuccino?
No, you cannot use regular green tea instead of matcha for this recipe. Green tea doesn't come in a powder form. It is typically in the form of tea leaves, so it won't dissolve in the same way as matcha powder.
Is it possible to make this Frappuccino without an expensive blender?
You don't need an expensive blender any blender that is powerful enough to blend ice into a smoothie-like texture will work for making this Frappuccino recipe.
What's the difference between using culinary grade matcha and ceremonial grade matcha in this recipe?
Ceremonial grade matcha has a bright green color when made and is specially chosen for its presentation. However, in a cold drink like a Frappuccino, the taste difference between culinary grade and ceremonial grade matcha is not noticeable. So, for this recipe, you can use culinary grade matcha without any significant impact on taste.
Storage Tips
It’s best to enjoy frappe right after making it for the freshest taste and texture. However, if you have leftovers, you can slow down the melting process by placing it in the fridge.
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Watch How To Make It
Matcha Creme Frappuccino
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tsp Matcha Powder
- 2 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 1 Cup Ice
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- In a powerful blender, add heavy cream, matcha powder, sweetener and ice.
- Blend everything together, top with optional whipped cream or use sugar free whipped cream for lower carb count.
Nutrition
So glad I found your website! I’m very anxious to try your recipes!!
So glad you found us as well Joan! Hope you enjoy the recipes we have!
What type of matcha do you use ?
Where do you buy it ?
Hello! We usually just use culinary grade matcha powder from Amazon. Click the picture right under the ingredient list and it will take you to the product.
Delicious! Even without whipped cream. FYI, I used allulose, and it worked great.
Hey AD! So glad you liked it! You can also try our other SB copycats here on LCA! All of our Fraps have gotten great reviews! https://lcarecipes.com/?s=starbucks
This drink was so good! I only had liquid stevia but used all other ingredients, added almond milk and smaller amount of heavy cream and blended it in Nutriblend. Wow! Really enjoyed it. Got my Starbucks fix.
Hey Rosy! Glad you liked it and thanks for the feedback!