Hey guys, I’m back! Today, I’m going to share how I made my own Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino at home. You know, I’m a huge fan of Starbucks, and I’ve tried their Pink Drink back in 2016 – it was a real summer hit. But this time, I was craving something different, something more autumn-like. So, I thought, why not try making the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino myself?
Getting Started
First things first, I had to gather all the ingredients. I already had most of them at home, like milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. I just needed to buy some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. I also made sure I had plenty of ice in the freezer. I mean, it’s a Frappuccino, so ice is key, right?
Mixing It Up
Then came the fun part – actually making the drink. I started by brewing some strong coffee. While it was brewing, I got out my blender. I put about a cup of ice in it. Once the coffee was done, I let it cool just a little, and I poured about half a cup into the blender. I added a cup of milk, about a quarter cup of pumpkin puree, a couple of tablespoons of sugar, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a good sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Then I put the lid on and hit the blend button.

Blending Time
I blended everything until it was nice and smooth, you know, that perfect Frappuccino consistency. This took about a minute or so. I kept an eye on it to make sure there were no big ice chunks left. It’s gotta be smooth, that’s what makes it so good.
The Taste Test
After blending, I poured the mixture into a big glass. I topped it with some whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice – gotta make it look pretty, you know? Then came the best part – the taste test. I took a sip, and wow, it was surprisingly close to the real deal! Creamy, sweet, with that unmistakable pumpkin spice flavor. I was pretty impressed with myself, not gonna lie.
Final Thoughts
So, that’s how I made my own Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino at home. It was a fun little experiment, and the result was totally worth it. Plus, it’s way cheaper than buying it from Starbucks every day. Donella from Frugal Girls once wrote, “You are always posting such yummy recipes… they turn out amazing! Thank you.” And I hope you guys find this one amazing too! If you’re a fan of Starbucks and want to try something new, or if you just love pumpkin spice, I definitely recommend giving this a go. It’s easy, it’s tasty, and it’s a great way to enjoy a little bit of that Starbucks magic right at home.
Let me know if you guys try it out, yeah? I’d love to hear what you think.
- Coffee – really strong, about half a cup.
- Milk – any kind you like, about one cup.
- Pumpkin puree – not the pie filling, just plain puree, about a quarter cup.
- Sugar – to your taste, I used a couple of tablespoons.
- Vanilla extract – just a splash, about a teaspoon.
- Pumpkin pie spice – this is the key, don’t skip it!
- Ice – lots of it, it is a Frappuccino after all.
- Whipped cream – for the topping, if you’re feeling fancy.
Alright, that’s all for now. Stay tuned for more of my kitchen adventures. Catch you guys later!
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