Starbucks Secret Menu: Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino (Ingredients, taste, variations, sizes, copycat recipe, caffeine, calories & more information)

If you enjoy buttered popcorn, you’ll love the Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino. Read on to find out more about it.

The Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino is a secret menu frappuccino inspired by buttered popcorn that is prepared with only two ingredients. Movie nights at my house aren’t complete without buttered popcorn, so I was euphoric after discovering that Starbucks has a frappuccino version of my favorite snack. I was stuck with the same old Starbucks Frappuccinos until my sister brought me a Grande buttered popcorn Frappe. After the first sip, I was hooked and haven’t looked back ever since.

Want to know everything about the Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino? You’re in the right place. Stick around to discover how to replicate it in your kitchen with a few ingredients.

A brief history of the drink

The creation of the Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino was inspired by the taste and flavor of buttered popcorn. This frappuccino rose to fame in August 2020 thanks to one John S, a Starbucks barista from River Road Richmond in Virginia.

Is Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes. Thankfully, this frappuccino has only two ingredients which are both available at Starbucks throughout.

Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino (Ingredients, taste, variations, sizes, caffeine, calories)

What’s in a Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino – (Ingredients)

The Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino has only two ingredients; toffee nut crème frappuccino and 1 ¼ pack of salt (for a Grande-size frappuccino).

The Starbucks Toffee Nut Cream Frappuccino is made up of ice, milk, and toffee nut syrup and topped with whipped cream and toffee nut-flavored topping.

The toffee nut syrup is made with sugar, salt, natural flavors, water, and preservatives. The salt used is regular sea salt.

Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, caffeine, and calories

What sizes are available?

Just like all Starbucks frappuccinos, the Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino is available in three sizes; tall (12fl oz.), Grande (16fl oz.), and Venti (24fl oz.).

Nutritional facts

The nutritional values of the Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino per Grande serving are; 17.4g of fat, 12.2g of saturated fat, 34g of sugar, 0g of fiber, 320 calories, 35.9g of carbs, 5g of protein, and 0.68g of salt.

Caffeine information

The standard Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino has 0mg of caffeine as it is prepared with a crème frappuccino. No coffee is used in this frappuccino.

So, what does Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino taste like?

Like its name, the Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino tastes like buttered popcorn. It is delicious, buttery, thick, and creamy with warm, nutty flavors.

Ways to customize Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino variations

Ask the barista to prepare the frappuccino with your favorite milk.

Also, for a caffeinated version, you can request your frappuccino to be prepared with toffee nut frappuccino instead of the crème version. Alternatively, ask for espresso shots of your preferred roast to be used.

For extra flavors, ask for the addition of hazelnut and toffee nut syrup. For extra sweetness, ask for the Starbucks classic syrup.

Lastly, you can have your frappuccino to be topped with whipped cream.

How to make Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

INFORMATIVE SECTION

How do you order Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

Order a toffee nut frappuccino (either crème or caffeinated) and on the “Instructions box,” ask for 1 ¼ pack of salt.

Does Starbucks have Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino all-year round?

Yes, this frappuccino is available all year round.

Is the Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino healthy?

Yes. However, enjoy it in moderation.

How much is the Starbucks Buttered Popcorn Frappuccino?

The average price for a Grande is $4.80.