Description
A simple and delicious 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Frappuccino that blends cold brew coffee with pumpkin-flavored milk ice cubes for a creamy, refreshing fall-inspired drink. Perfect for pumpkin lovers looking for a homemade version of the popular seasonal beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Cold Brew Coffee
- 2 cups (about 190 g) coarsely ground coffee
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold water
- 1 cup (240 ml) prepared cold brew coffee (from above)
Pumpkin Milk Ice Cubes
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk, any kind—dairy or dairy-free (almond, oat, whole, or 2%)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) pumpkin butter (or substitute with pumpkin puree)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) pumpkin pie spice
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon (about 1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prepare Cold Brew Coffee: Combine 2 cups of coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups of cold water in a bowl. Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate overnight to steep and extract a smooth, concentrated coffee flavor.
- Make Pumpkin Milk Ice Cubes: Whisk together 1 cup of your chosen milk, 1/4 cup pumpkin butter, 2 tablespoons agave nectar, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice until well combined. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight to create pumpkin-flavored milk ice cubes that add creaminess without diluting the drink.
- Blend the Frappuccino: Place 1 cup of prepared cold brew coffee and 8 to 10 pumpkin-infused milk ice cubes into a blender. Blend for at least 1 minute until smooth, creamy, and fully crushed to achieve a frosty texture.
- Adjust Sweetness and Consistency: Taste your frappuccino and add more agave nectar or stevia if sweeter is desired. If too sweet, blend in an additional tablespoon of cold brew coffee. If blending becomes difficult, add 1/4 cup cold brew coffee partway through blending to improve consistency.
- Add Toppings: Optionally, garnish your pumpkin frappuccino with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon to enhance the warm, spicy aroma and visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Use pumpkin butter for a richer, sweeter flavor or substitute with pumpkin puree for a more natural pumpkin taste.
- Adjust the amount of agave nectar to your preferred sweetness level.
- Choose any milk type based on dietary preferences or restrictions.
- For stronger coffee flavor, steep the cold brew longer or add extra cold brew coffee during blending.
- The pumpkin-flavored ice cubes prevent the drink from watering down as they melt.
