Description
This Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino recipe is a cozy, fall-inspired plant-based drink that blends creamy milk alternatives, fresh pumpkin puree, and warming spices into a smooth, refreshing indulgence. Perfect for chilly mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups, it’s easy to make and customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk (such as oat, almond, or cashew milk)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned 100% pure pumpkin without added sugars or spices)
- 1 teaspoon natural pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger mix)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons natural sweetener (maple syrup or agave)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
Coffee and Texture
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent (such as agar or carrageenan)
Additional
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Base: Combine the plant-based milk, pumpkin puree, natural pumpkin spice blend, natural sweetener, and natural vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy to create the flavorful foundation of your frappuccino.
- Add Coffee and Natural Gelling Agent: Add the instant coffee or espresso powder to the blender to infuse the mixture with a distinct coffee flavor. Then add the natural gelling agent to thicken the frappuccino and achieve a luscious, creamy texture. Blend briefly to combine.
- Blend with Ice: Add the ice cubes to the blender and mix again until the drink reaches a perfectly icy and frothy consistency. This step chills the frappuccino while adding volume and the classic frappuccino texture.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the blended Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino into your favorite glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of natural pumpkin spice blend, a drizzle of natural caramel sauce, or plant-based whipped cream if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best natural flavor and vibrant color.
- Adjust sweetness gradually, adding more sweetener only after tasting to avoid overpowering the spices.
- Add ice cubes last when blending to keep the frappuccino light and fluffy.
- For an extra cold drink, chill the plant-based milk and coffee before blending.
- Customize the spice blend by varying the amounts of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice frappuccino, plant-based frappuccino, vegan pumpkin drink, fall beverage, dairy-free frappuccino
