Despite Starbucks being a coffee house, it has plenty of non-coffee-based beverages, and Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino is among the best. Here’s how to make one.

Many coffee lovers almost always go for a coffee-based beverage whenever they go to Starbucks. However, this changed for me when I went out with a friend who insisted I try the Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino. The beverage had a familiar taste profile I loved, so I decided to find out how to make it. Here’s all you need to know about this beverage.

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Brief history of the drink

When Starbucks first introduced Frappuccino to its menu in 1995, it only had a few options, many of which were coffee based. Over the years, the menu has become more versatile to cater to people who don’t take coffee, which led to the introduction of drinks such as the Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino.

Is Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes, Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino is available at Starbucks. However, it is a secret menu item that will not be found on the regular menu but is made with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino base.

Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino (ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)

What’s in a Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino – (ingredients)

Ingredients

What is actually in a Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino? This vanilla bean Frappuccino has been customized to the customer’s needs.

Mocha sauce: this sauce gives the drink a lovely chocolate flavor with a bit of extra sweetness.
2% skimmed milk: milk is a significant ingredient in all Frappuccino recipes. Starbucks offers a wide range of milk types to choose from.
Ice: this is what gives the Frappuccino its signature texture.
Hazelnut syrup adds a deeper flavor profile to the Frappuccino and a pleasant earthy scent.
Vanilla bean powder: this is what gives the Frappuccino its main flavor.

Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino: sizes, nutrition, caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available

The Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino is available in three sizes; venti cup (24 ounces), Grande cup (16 ounces), and tall cup (12 ounces)

Nutritional facts

The cup size will influence the nutritional content of Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino. The following are just close approximations, and the values do not depict the amount of nutrients in each cup. This drink is also not healthy because of the high amount of calories in it

Calorie Content 380	Calories from fat 150 0 % daily value
Nutrient content (per Grande serving)	% of Daily Value
Total fat 16g Trans fat 1 g Saturated fat 10 g	21 % 0 % 50 %
Total carbohydrates 53 g Sugar 52 g Dietary fiber 0 g	4 %
Proteins	5 g
Cholesterol 50 mg	17 %
Sodium 250mg	–
Caffeine 0	–

Caffeine content

Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino is a cream-based beverage and hence does not have any caffeine in it. It would be best suited for people that do not drink coffee. Caffeine is an essential part of our diets, but it might not always be suitable for everyone, and this is a good drink for people who cannot take caffeine either because of health or religious beliefs.

So, what does Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino taste like?

Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino is a sweet and earthly flavored beverage. The sweetness is brought out by the mocha and hazelnut syrups used. For an additional layer of flavor, the mocha sauce adds a nice chocolate flavor to the beverage, which many enjoy.

Ways to Customize Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks COCOA PUFFS FRAPPUCCINO variations

Starbucks offers several ways to customize your drinks. This could be by choosing the type of milk you want, whether plant-based or animal, depending on your preference or dietary constraints. The customer can also select the number of pumps per syrup and also you can choose to either have the sugar-free version of it or not.

How to make Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

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Starbucks Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan

Getting out of the house to walk a few blocks to your nearest Starbucks isn't always welcome. Here's how to make your Starbucks-style Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino at home.

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Course Drinks

Cuisine American