Starbucks Secret Menu: Cookies and Cream/Oreo Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Size, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories and more information)
Starbucks does not train its baristas on how to make secret menu drinks, therefore, ordering can be tricky. Continue reading to find out how you can order the Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino and replicate it at home.
I love the crunchiness and the creamy filling of an Oreo and if I could eat Oreos every day with no repercussions, I would. In this article, I have shared everything you need to know about the Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino also known as the Starbucks Cookies and Cream Frappuccino.
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Brief History of the drink
Among the Starbucks secret menu beverages, the Cookies and Cream Frappuccino is one of the most common and most appreciated beverages. Starbucks served its first Frappuccino in 1995 and ever since there have been new concoctions of the Starbucks Frappuccino. The Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino is among the created concoctions.
Is Oreo Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?
Yes. Although the Oreo Frappuccino is not on the main Starbucks menu, you can still get it from the Starbucks secret menu.
Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)
What’s in an Oreo Frappuccino – (Ingredients)
The Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino’s major ingredients are Oreo cookies, ice, whipped cream and milk. The base drink of the Oreo Frappuccino is the Starbucks white chocolate crème Frappuccino and then the Frappuccino chips (also called the java chips) are added and blended. Crumbled cookies and whipped cream are used as toppings.
On their website, Starbucks has made it clear that they cannot guarantee that their unpackaged products are allergen-free. This is because the serving, storing and preparing equipment used is shared in-store thus there’s a possibility of cross-contamination.
The allergen warnings of the Oreo Frappuccino provided by Starbucks are against wheat, soy, egg and milk. Customers should make a point of reading labels and allergen information provided on the Starbucks website before purchasing a beverage.
Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino: Sizes, Nutrition, Caffeine and Calories
What sizes are available
The Starbucks Cookies and Cream Frappuccino come in a tall size (12 ounces), Grande size (16 ounces) and venti size (24 ounces). A customized Starbucks beverage always comes in the size of the base drink.
Nutritional Facts
The Oreo Frappuccino in a tall serving (12fl oz.) has around 270 calories, the Grande size (16fl oz) has around 388 calories and the Venti size (24fl oz.) has approximately 465 calories. The Tall Oreo Frappuccino with soy milk has 14.3g of fat, 9.7g of saturated fat, 0.53g of salt, 0.3g of dietary fibre, 30.3g of carbohydrates, 5.2g of protein, 0.0mg of caffeine and 25.7g of sugar. Note that these figures change depending on the type of milk used, and the customizations made on the beverage.
The table below provides a summary of the nutritional facts of a 9fl oz. bottle of the Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino.
Nutritional Facts per 9fl oz. serving
Calories | 190 |
Nutrient content (per 9fl oz. serving) | % Daily Values |
Total Fat (3.50g)
Saturated fat (2.00g) Trans fat (0g) | 4%
10% |
Cholesterol (15mg) | 5% |
Sodium (105mg) | 5% |
Total carbs (33.0 g) | 12% |
Dietary Fibre (0.0g) | 0% |
Sugars (32.0 g) | |
Protein (6.00g) |
Caffeine information
The Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino is caffeine-free and Starbucks approximates the caffeine content of the beverage to be 0.00mg.
So, what does Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino taste like?
The Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino is creamy and sweet. Do not expect a bitter coffee taste because the beverage is caffeine-free. There’s a crunchiness in each sip thanks to the cookie crumbles.
Ways to customize Oreo Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino Variations.
You can add extra Frappuccino chips if you want extra crunchiness in your Frappuccino or reduce the number of chips.
You can choose the kind of milk you’d want in your Frappuccino. Starbucks has several milk options like soy milk, almond milk or coconut milk.
How to make Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino copycat recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup of coconut milk (use your preferred milk)
- 3 Oreo cookies
- 1 shot of chilled espresso / decaffeinated espresso
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- ½ cup of ice
- 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar
- Crushed Oreos ( for garnishing)
- Whipped cream (chocolate or regular)
Instructions
- Place all the mentioned ingredients in a blender except for the crushed Oreos and Whipped cream and blend until smooth.
- Serve the Frappuccino in a large cup, top with your preferred whipped cream and finally garnish the beverage with the crushed Oreos. Enjoy.
- Serves two.
Notes
- If you prefer a decaf Frappuccino, use the decaffeinated espresso.
- Coconut sugar has high levels of fructose so use it conservatively.
- Swap the coconut milk with your favourite milk.
- You can use more or fewer Oreo cookies depending on how you prefer your Frappuccino.
- Use your favourite whipped cream.
- When blending you can add about 1 ½ cup of good quality ice cream.
Informative Section
How do you order Oreo Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?
To order the Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino from the app, follow these steps;
Open the Starbucks app and if you don’t have the app already, download it from the app store or play store.
Navigate to the menu tab, select Frappuccino Blended Beverages and then under that, choose the Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème. Select the drink size you want then tap on Customize to start customizing your Frappuccino.
Under the Milk section, choose the kind of milk you prefer, navigate to the Blended Options section and select the number of Frappuccino chips you’d like.
Proceed to the Flavours section and select the “No Mocha Sauce” option and the number of white chocolate mocha sauce pumps you want. In the Toppings section, choose the “Extra Cookie Crumble Topping” option and the “No Mocha Drizzle” option and then place your order.
Does Starbucks have Oreo Frappuccino all year round?
Yes. The Oreo Frappuccino is available on the Starbucks secret menu all year round.
Is the Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino healthy?
With around 17% of the beverage being fat, 70% protein and just 13% protein, the Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino is not the healthiest beverage. It is advisable to have this beverage occasionally.
How much is the Starbucks Oreo Frappuccino?
The Oreo Frappuccino is about $5.45 for a grande size and this is inclusive of tax. Prices differ depending on the location of the store.