Starbucks avocado Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories & More information)

Starbucks Frappuccinos are famous and loved by so many people, one being the Starbucks avocado Frappuccino. So, how do you make it, and what does it entail? Read till the end to find out.

A few months ago, I decided to visit Starbucks near me and order a Frappuccino though I did not know what I wanted. I went through their Frappuccino menu, and that is when I came across Starbucks avocado Frappuccino. I wasn’t sure about it, but I decided to try it and ordered a Grande size. After a sip of the drink, I was amazed at how good it was. I have had the same drink for the past months almost daily, and I never got sick. I decided to research this drink to know more about it. I have written this article to inform you about Starbucks avocado Frappuccino’s ingredients, taste, nutritional information, sizes, recipe, and more, so read on.

A brief history of Starbucks Avocado Frappuccino

Starbucks officially released a new Avocado Frappuccino on the 3^rd of July, 2018. Early that year, the drink was made available as a testing drink in some Starbucks stores, especially in South Korea. They first made it a seasonal drink in South Korea, only available there. The person who came up with the Starbucks avocado Frappuccino recipe is a barista from Starbucks, though their name is unknown. After its release, the drink became famous and was made available in all Starbucks by the end of July 2018.

Is Starbucks avocado Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes, Starbucks avocado Frappuccino is still available at Starbucks. It is no longer a seasonal drink and is sold throughout the year at Starbucks. The drink is available at Starbucks stores and on the Starbucks app. It has been made available at all Starbucks stores in different locations. In some places, they call it the “Avocado Blended.”

Starbucks avocado Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)

What’s in a Starbucks avocado Frappuccino? – (ingredients)

What’s actually in Starbucks Avocado Frappuccino? It is made up of a few healthy and naturally obtained ingredients. The list of ingredients includes avocado syrup, espresso, sugar, chocolate, and dark screen sauce. Let us look at each of the ingredients.

• Dark screen sauce is used at the border of the lid to make a ring that looks like avocado peels when an avocado has been cut into halves.
• Chocolate: it is placed at the center of the drink in the glass to resemble an avocado pit. This makes the drink look like an avocado that is cut into halves.
• Sugar: Though this is optional, it makes the drink sweet and tastier. They add granulated sugar when making the espresso, and if the customer wants more, they add sugar directly to the drink.
• Espresso: Starbucks makes its espressos when making the drink. Their espressos are very strong and healthy for most people.
• Avocado syrup: since avocados are expensive and hard to get, Starbucks makes avocado Frappuccino using avocado syrup. It is naturally obtained, manufactured well, and made nutritious by adding some ingredients. It also sweetens the drink.

Starbucks avocado Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available?

There are three different sizes of avocado Frappuccino available at Starbucks. They include a tall size (12 fl oz), Grande (16 fl oz), and Venti size (24 fl oz). All the sizes cost differently and have different nutritional information. They also contain different amounts of caffeine since the amount of espresso varies.

It is best to start with a tall-size Starbucks Avocado Frappuccino to test whether you like it and not waste the drink if you don’t. For a person who has been having the drink, you can choose any size you like. However, it is best to have the Grande size if you have this drink daily since many people get bored after consuming it in large amounts.

Nutritional facts

Starbucks Avocado Frappuccino is very nutritional considering that it’s made of natural ingredients though it may not be healthy for everyone. The drink is neither vegan nor gluten-free; its calorie content is relatively high and cannot be burned easily if consumed in high amounts. It also has dairy products that may be allergic to people that are allergic to them.

Calories (out of 2,000 calories daily intake)	110
Nutritional information (in a Grande serving)	% daily value
Total fats 10 g	13 %
Total carbs 4 g	1 %
Sodium 107 mg	5 %
Added sugar 1 g	2 %
Iron 1 mg	6 %
Potassium 13 mg	15 %

Caffeine information

Most Starbucks Frappuccinos do not have caffeine, and for those that have caffeine, the content is very low. This goes for Starbucks avocado Frappuccino its caffeine content is very low compared to avocado coffee. The caffeine content in the drink varies according to the size of the drink. In a tall size, there is 60 mg of caffeine, 90 mg of caffeine in a Grande size, and 120 mg in a Venti size. This is because there is only one shot of espresso in a tall drink, two in a Grande size and three in a venti size. Out of 400 daily caffeine intake, its caffeine content is healthy for adults. It also makes the drink perfect for a lazy, slow morning.

So, what does Starbucks avocado Frappuccino taste like?

Starbucks Avocado Frappuccino is creamy and refreshing. It is super sweet, especially when added sugar making it lose its coffee taste. It does not have a buttery taste though, being cream, making it perfect for drinking without being gross.

Ways to Customize a Starbucks avocado Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks avocado Frappuccino Variations

There are many ways that you can customize Starbucks Avocado Frappuccino when ordering. One way is there is an option of added sugar; you can choose to add sugar or leave it out. By adding sugar, the drink becomes super sweet, and when you leave it out, it maintains its sweetness from the syrup used.

Also, you can customize the drink by substituting the chocolate pit for a whipped cream topping. This will change the appearance of the drink and the taste of the drink.

How to make Starbucks avocado Frappuccino at home – Starbucks avocado Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Informative Section

How do you order a Starbucks avocado Frappuccino?

You can order a Starbucks avocado Frappuccino at a Starbucks store or the Starbucks app. At the store, just walk to the barista and order an avocado Frappuccino. At the Starbucks app, log into the app, choose the option Frappuccino and choose customization. When customizing it, edit the flavor to avocado, edit the syrup to avocado syrup, add dark screen sauce, add sugar (optional) and add chocolate pit. Order it and give it five minutes to be ready, and finally, pick it up.

Is the Starbucks avocado Frappuccino good?

Yes, Starbucks Avocado Frappuccino is very good. This drink is healthy and gives energy to its consumers. It is perfect for many people as a morning drink and evening drink to reduce the body’s fatigue.

How much is Starbucks avocado Frappuccino?

Starbucks Avocado Frappuccino varies in price depending on the size and the place where it is purchased. It costs from $3 to $6. It’s the cheapest in South Korea and the most expensive in New York City.

Is Starbucks avocado Frappuccino seasonal?

No, Starbucks avocado Frappuccino is not seasonal. Although it started as a seasonal drink in South Korea, people loved it, forcing Starbucks to make it available throughout the year.