Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Recipe

We love going to Starbucks for a special frappe and this crunchy caramel-sugar topping Frappuccino coffee is our favorite. It is loaded with flavor and is an easy to make copycat recipe that taste just like a milkshake.

This homemade caramel ribbon crunch frappe saves me time and money. You may also love this Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Recipe, Cotton Candy Frappuccino or Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe.

What is in the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino?

Ribbon crunch Frappuccino blended beverage is loaded with simple ingredients. It does have caffeine because of the coffee, but you can make it other ways.

This Starbucks Frappuccino is blended with ice cubes, ice coffee, and caramel syrup. Milk and sugar are added to add to the creaminess.

We love making these blended beverage at home as we can easily change the ingredients and we can easily find them at the grocery store.

Ingredients

• Coffee – Use medium or dark roast coffee
• Milk – You can also use heavy cream for a creamier texture
• Granulated Sugar – Use sweetener of your choice
• Caramel Sauce – Try making Homemade Caramel Sauce in a saucepan. Chocolate Sauce can also be substituted.
• Heath Toffee Bits – You can find these in the baking aisle
• Whipped Cream for topping – We like to make homemade or you can use the aerosol can

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Variation Ideas

• Add More Coffee – You can easily add more or less coffee to this copycat Starbucks caramel ribbon crunch drink. Feel free to make it with brewed coffee or store bought coffee. You can also blend with a shot of espresso shot.
• More Caramel Sauce – Feel free to add extra caramel sauce based on your preference. You can even use dark caramel sauce or homemade caramel sauce if you prefer.
• Dairy Free – If you need to make this coffee flavored drink dairy free, use almond milk or a soy based milk.
• Vanilla – You can easily add in sugar free vanilla extract or vanilla syrup for added flavor.
• Topping – We love the whipped coconut cream and caramel topping, but you can change it to what you prefer. We have even added chocolate chips for added crunch.

How to Make Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Recipe: 

Step 1 – Add ingredients to blender – Place the coffee, cup milk, 1 cups ice and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 2 – Add in Caramel Sauce – Then add in 2 tablespoons buttery caramel syrup blended.  Blend coffee, milk and ice until smooth. Check the consistency of the Frappucinno and add more ice based on how thick you prefer yours. More ice will make it thicker and less ice will make it thinner.

Step 3 – Add in Toffee Bits – Add in the toffee bits (reserve some for the topping) and blend under well combined.

Step 4 – Pour into Glasses – Pour the mixture into 2 glasses. Top with the whipped cream and drizzle with more a tbsp caramel sauce. Then sprinkle the reserved toffee bits and sea salt on top. 

• Step 5 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve this Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Starbucks Recipe immediately and enjoy with the caramel crunch topping.

Recipe Tips

• Serving – This is best served immediately or the Frappuccino will become watery and thinned out as it sits. Enjoy with this Starbucks Cheese Danish for a delicious breakfast on the go.
• Blending Ingredients – We recommend to blend on high speed for best results. The texture will be thick and creamy.

Serving Recommendation

We love to serve this salted caramel Frappuccino in a tall glass and garnish with caramel drizzle. The combination of these ingredients is the perfect amount of sweetness.

Serve this drink with your favorite treats such as Starbucks Brownies Recipe.

How to Store

This Copycat Starbucks Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino recipe is best served immediately. If you do have leftovers, store in the freezer. Enjoy within 2 days of making it.