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

Do you want to learn how to enjoy Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino with little money? Read on for my simple at-home recipe.

I have been a lover of Starbucks drinks my whole life, as my mother would casually take us to the nearest Starbucks shop and allow us to enjoy our favorite menu items. Years later, I still find Starbucks drinks, especially Frappuccinos, amazing because of their taste and flavor variations. I first tasted Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino a few weeks after it was introduced, as I was curious to know how this Frappuccino drink tasted.

Starbucks uses lemonade, milk, vanilla syrup, whipped cream, and caramel sugar topping to prepare this drink. I loved how this drink tasted; to date, I always customize it to avoid getting bored. I was hoping you could read to the end as I will share with you a few tips to customize this Frappuccino drink to fit your desired taste and a simple copycat recipe.

Brief History of the drink

Starbucks first introduced the lemon bar Frappuccino to its customers on June 8th, 2015. The coffee chain first introduced this drink as a promotional and seasonal blended Frappuccino. While this Frappuccino is not among the most famous at Starbucks, it remains a favorite among those who love lemon-based drinks.

Is Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes, Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino is still available at Starbucks. However, this Frappuccino is only available on Starbucks’ secret menu and is usually served in summer. You can, however, learn my recipe and prepare this blended Frappuccino in the comfort of your home anytime you want.

Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino – (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)

What’s in a Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino- (ingredients)

According to Starbucks melody, the unofficial Starbucks news & culture website, the ingredients in their lemon bar Frappuccino are lemonade, milk, vanilla syrup, whipped cream, and caramel sugar topping. Let’s now look at each of the ingredients;

  • Lemonade: Starbucks uses lemonade as the main base drink of the lemon bar Frappuccino. The lemonade is prepared using ice, water, lemon oil, sugar, and lemon juice.
  • Milk: Starbucks uses its whole milk as the default milk type. However, the drink is open to customization with plant-based milk options.
  • Vanilla syrup: Starbucks adds a few pumps of vanilla syrup to this blended Frappuccino to give it a sweet and rich vanilla flavor.
  • Whipped cream and caramel sugar topping: Starbucks uses these two ingredients as toppings for the lemonade bar Frappuccino.

Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino Ingredients

What sizes are available?

Starbucks offers this lemon bar Frappuccino in three different sizes when in season. These sizes are usually the tall size (12 fluid ounces), the Grande size (16 fluid ounces), and finally, the Venti size (24 fluid ounces).

With several sizes at your disposal, you can choose which size to order, depending on the size of your pocket or your preference. If you are ordering Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino for the first time, I recommend ordering it from the tall size to see if you will love its taste.

Nutritional facts

You need to know the nutritional value of any food or drink before you consume it, as some food and drinks can contain too many calories or sugars. This Frappuccino drink from Starbucks can be considered relatively unhealthy, as it includes high sugars when served in a Grande and Venti size. Nonetheless, this blended Frappuccino has other macronutrients appropriate for your body.

When you order Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino, you will be consuming 262 calories, 40 grams of total fat, 42 grams of carbohydrates, 1582 milligrams of sodium, 187 milligrams of cholesterol, and 2 grams of protein. Additionally, when Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino is served in a Grande size, it contains 350 calories, 54 grams of total fat, 250 milligrams of cholesterol, 2110 milligrams of sodium, and 3 grams of protein.

Finally, when you order this Frappuccino drink in a Venti size, it will contain 525 calories, 5 grams of protein, 375 milligrams of cholesterol, 3165 milligrams of sodium, and 84 milligrams of sodium. Below is a summary table showing Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino when served in a Grande size.

Calories (per 2,000 daily calorie intake)350
Nutritional value (per 16 fluid ounces)% Daily Value
Total fat 13g

 

Saturated fat 8g

Trans fat 0mg

33%

 

20%

Total carbohydrates 56g

 

Dietary fiber 0g

Sugars 55g

63%

 

61%

Cholesterol 250mg 
Sodium 2110mg 
Protein 3g3%

Caffeine information

Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino does not contain any caffeine, as none of the ingredients involved have tea or coffee. Due to this reason, this blended Frappuccino is the perfect go for small children and adults who love non-caffeinated drinks. If you are a lover of Starbucks caffeinated drinks, do not worry, as Starbucks has other frappuccinos that contain caffeine.

So, what does a Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino taste like?

Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino has a slightly sweet and tart taste. The sweet taste comes from the lemonade’s vanilla syrup, milk, and sugar, while the tart taste comes from the lemon oil and juice in the lemonade.

Ways to customize a Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino at Starbucks- Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino Variations

The best thing about Starbucks Frappuccinos is that you can always customize them, turning them into your preferred taste and flavor. Like any Starbucks blended Frappuccino, you can customize the lemon bar Frappuccino. The first way to customize this drink is by using flavors other than vanilla syrup. You can use a white chocolate mocha sauce, a toasted white mocha chocolate mocha sauce, caramel Brulee sauce, sugar cookie syrup, raspberry syrup, peppermint syrup, or chestnut praline syrup.

You can also customize this Starbucks Frappuccino drink by making it sweeter to lessen the tart taste of the lemonade. Some sweeteners you can add to this drink include Splenda, stevia in the raw, classic syrup, honey blend, or liquid cane sugar.

Finally, you can customize Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino by choosing the kind of whipped cream to be used as a topping. You can select either extra whipped cream or light whipped cream. You can also choose not to use the whipped cream and only use the caramel sugar topping.

How to make Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino at home- Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino

Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan

Equipment

  • Stove
  • Glass
  • Saucepan
  • Pitcher
  • Spoon
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • Lemon oil
  • Water
  • Squeezed lemon juice
  • Sugar
  • Ice
  • Milk
  • Vanilla syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Caramel sugar topping

Instructions
 

  • To make your Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino, first, prepare your lemonade.
  • Pour your preferred amount of water into the saucepan, add sugar and simmer it over low heat
  • Squeeze your lemon in a glass as your mixture is simmering
  • Transfer the lemon juice and the simple sugar water syrup you just made to a pitcher
  • Add more cold water as you mix until you achieve your desired consistency.
  • Add milk, vanilla syrup, and ice to the mixture and transfer it into a blender
  • Carefully blend the mixture and pour it into your glass
  • Top up your drink with whipped cream and caramel sugar topping, and enjoy.

Notes

-Use more ice to get a thicker version of this drink
-Use any milk type of your choice.

Informative Section

How do you order a Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino?

Since Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino is a seasonal drink, you will have to know the ingredients used to prepare it, to order this drink when it is not in season. This is because Starbucks hires new baristas often, and they may not have encountered this drink before. However, you will only be required to mention the name of this drink to be served when it is in season.

Is the Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino good?

Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino is good because it has an evenly combined sweet and tart taste. You can make a few customizations to this drink to make it as good as you want it to be.

How much is Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino?

Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino costs around $2.25 to $3.25, depending on your location and the size you wish to order this drink in.

Is Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino healthy?

No. I wouldn’t say Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino is healthy, as it contains relatively high calories and sugar. If you do not have a sweet tooth, leave out most of the sweeteners when ordering it.

Is Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino available at Starbucks all year round?

No, Starbucks lemon bar Frappuccino is not available at Starbucks all year round as it is a seasonal Frappuccino drink.

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