Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories & More information)
If you love caramel-flavored Starbucks drinks like me, make sure to order the Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino. You will love this unworldly Frappuccino!
During summer, I went to the beach to unwind and relax. I made a new friend who introduced me to this one-of-a-kind beverage that made the hot afternoons much more bearable.
When I returned home, I could not find time to grab this drink due to my busy schedule. Luckily, I have uncovered a copycat recipe to replicate the Frappe. Read on to see my simple Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino copycat recipe; you will not know the difference!
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Brief History of the drink
Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino is a bottled drink at Starbucks that the Starbucks caramel Frappuccino inspires. Starbucks released its bottled Frappuccino coffee drinks in 1996. This was the start of the premium ready-to-drink coffee market in North America.
Caramel Frappuccino was released in 1999 and has maintained its position as one of Starbucks’s top-selling flavors. It was from this unworldly drink that Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino was born.
Is Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?
Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino is currently unavailable on major outlets such as Amazon and Walmart. I can’t wait for the Frappe to return to the shelves. Most Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino lovers are disappointed by its absence on the shelves, as seen in the review section on its page on Amazon.
Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)
What’s in a Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino – (ingredients)
Now that you know a few facts about this drink, let’s move on to what makes it a fan favorite. According to information on the Frappe’s bottle, Starbucks lists ingredients in their Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino as; Brewed Starbucks coffee, cold-brewed Starbucks coffee, reduced-fat milk, skim milk, maltodextrin, sugar, cream, pectin, natural flavors, and sea salt. Let’s talk about each one.
- Brewed Starbucks Coffee: It gives the Frappe its bold coffee flavor. It is made by pouring hot water over coffee grounds.
- Cold-Brewed Starbucks Coffee: It gives the Frappe its coffee flavor. It is made by pouring cold water over coffee grounds.
- Reduced-Fat Milk: It gives the Frappe its cream flavor. This milk has less than 1.5 percent fat.
- Skim Milk: The milk has less than 0.1 percent fat and has a bland and chalky taste.
- Maltodextrin: It gives the Frappes its moderate sweet and unique flavor. It is made from vegetable starch.
- Sugar: It gives the Frappe its sweet taste.
- Cream: It gives the Frappe its creamy flavor and helps to accentuate the other ingredients.
- Pectin: It does not add any flavor to the Frappe. It helps to thicken the Frappe.
- Natural Flavors: They give the Frappe its natural flavor.
- Sea Salt: It gives the Frappe an appealing taste.
Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccinos: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories
What sizes are available?
The Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino is available in a 13.7-fluid ounces bottle. Most bottled drinks are only available in the 13.7 fluid ounces bottle. However, you can buy a 12-pack of the Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino if you need more than one bottle.
Nutritional facts
As much as I am a big fan of the Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino, its nutritional value makes it an unhealthy option. However, you can divide the 13 fluid ounces bottle into two servings to reduce the amount of sugar by half. I will share nutritional facts about the Frappe and make an informed decision on the amount you will take in one sitting.
The Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino is a moderate-calorie drink. A 13.7-fluid ounces bottle contains 290 calories. It is packed with 4.5 grams of Fat which is 6 percent of the daily value. Three grams are saturated fats, 15 percent of the daily value.
It has 20 milligrams of cholesterol, 20 percent of the daily value; 230 milligrams of sodium, 10 percent of daily value; 51 grams of carbohydrates, 19 percent of the daily value. Forty-four grams out of the carbs are sugars.
It is also packed with 9 grams of proteins, 323 milligrams of calcium, 25 percent of the daily value, and 696 milligrams of potassium, 15 percent of the daily value.
The Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino might not be the healthiest drink to order, especially if you have an underlying health issue restricting you from taking foods and drinks with a high sugar content. As I mentioned, the drink has 44 grams of sugar, which is 8 grams above the total amount of sugar men are expected to take daily. It is 20 grams above the total amount of sugar women should take daily. However, if you cannot resist the urge to take this Frappuccino, divide the 13 fluid ounces bottle into two servings. Store the remainder in your refrigerator and drink into another day.
The table below contains a summary of the nutritional facts I have discussed above:
Calorie count | 290 |
Nutrient Content (per standard serving) | Percentage of Daily Value (DV) |
Total Fat (4.5 g)
Trans Fat (0 g) Saturated Fat (3 g) | 6%
15% |
Total carbohydrates (51g)
Sugar (44g) Dietary Fiber (0 g) | 19%
– |
Potassium (696 mg) | 15% |
Sodium (230 mg) | 10% |
Calcium (323 mg) | 25% |
Proteins (9 g) | – |
Cholesterol (20 mg) | 7% |
Caffeine information
The Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino has moderate caffeine content. The 13.7 fluid ounces bottle of the drink has 110 milligrams of caffeine. This is moderate and safe for most people, including pregnant women, who are supposed to take at most 200 milligrams of caffeine daily. One hundred ten milligrams are way below the daily caffeine requirement of 400 milligrams.
So, what does Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino taste like?
The Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino is creamy with a caramelly sweetness. It is a perfect drink for people with a sweet tooth. However, it might not be your drink if you do not like extra-sweet drinks. You can add skimmed milk to the drink to make it moderately sweet.
Ways to Customize a Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino Variations
It is impossible to customize the Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino as a bottled drink. You have to drink it as it is; if not, you can buy other flavors of Starbucks bottled Frappuccino, such as the Starbucks caramel Frappuccino, Starbucks vanilla Frappuccino, Starbucks cold brew, and more.
How to make Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino at home – Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino Copycat Recipe
Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino Copycat Recipe
Equipment
- Stove
- Pan
- Cups
- Frother
- Tablespoon
Ingredients
- Ten fluid ounces of coffee
- One tablespoon butter
- One tablespoon of homemade caramel sauce
- One-third cup of milk with a half scoop of vanilla collagen
- One-eighth tablespoon of vanilla extra
Instructions
- Brew your coffee by pouring water on the coffee grounds of your choice
- Brown the butter on the pan
- Froth your milk and vanilla collagen blend
- Pour the butter into your cup
- Add brewed coffee to the cup
- Add the caramel sauce to your cup and mix thoroughly
- Add the frothed milk and vanilla collagen into your blend
- Top with caramel crunch sugar bits
Notes
- If you want your Frappuccino to be less creamy, reduce the butter you use.
- You can use plant-based milk (coconut, soy, oat, or almond) if you are a vegan.
- You can also replace animal-based butter with plant-based butter.
Informative Section
How do you order a Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino?
To order this drink, log into your Amazon or Walmart account, choose the bottles of Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino you are willing and able to buy, and add them to your cart. You can also go into a Walmart store near you and pick one from the shelves. However, the Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino is currently unavailable.
Is Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino good
Yes, the Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino is good. However, you must take it in moderation due to its high sugar content. For instance, you can divide the 13 fluid ounces of Frappuccino into two servings.
Keep the remainder in the refrigerator if you do not have a friend or a family member to share. You can drink it another day. Also, before placing the bottle in the refrigerator, ensure it is tightly sealed.
How much is Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino
A 13.7 fluid ounces bottle of the Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino costs $22.99 at Amazon and $8.99 at Walmart.
Currently, the Frappe is unavailable at both stores. Therefore, if you are a fan and cannot do without this delicious drink, you have to wait until Starbucks restocks. If not, you can prepare your homemade Starbucks brown butter caramel Frappuccino.