Starbucks Secret Menu: Green Vanilla Frappuccino (ingredients, taste, variations, sizes, copycat recipe, caffeine, calories, and more information)

Tired of the regular Green Tea Frappuccino? Try the Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino.

The Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino is a secret frappuccino at Starbucks made by simply adding one ingredient to the regular Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. Besides the Matcha crème frappuccino, I had always wished that Starbucks offered other green frappuccinos. Recently, my wish came true when my Starbucks barista presented me with the Green Vanilla Frappuccino. I was expecting the typical grassy flavors, but I was pleasantly surprised by the light vanilla flavors instead.

Keep reading to learn more about the Green Vanilla Frappuccino, including its dietary values, taste, and how you can whip it up at home.

A brief history of the drink

The Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino was created by one Avery R. in 2015 with her inspiration being St. Patrick’s Day. The base drink of the Green Vanilla Frappuccino has existed at this coffeehouse for the last two decades, since 2002. In 2006, the company introduced the matcha powder used in this drink.

Is Green Vanilla Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

The Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino is available in all Starbucks outlets, as well as on the Starbucks app and website. Thankfully, all the components of this frappuccino are always in stock at Starbucks meaning you can get this drink whenever you feel like.

Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino (ingredients, taste, variations, size, caffeine, calories)

What’s in a Green Vanilla Frappuccino? – (Ingredients)

The Green Vanilla Frappuccino from Starbucks is prepared with the following;

• Vanilla Bean Frappuccino: This creamy and rich frappuccino is the base drink of the Green Vanilla Frappuccino and is the source of the light vanilla flavors in the Green Vanilla Frappuccino. The vanilla bean frappuccino is prepared with whipped cream, ice, vanilla bean pieces, milk, and crème frappuccino syrup.
• Matcha powder: A few scoops of matcha powder are incorporated into the vanilla bean frappuccino to yield the Green Vanilla Frappuccino. Starbucks matcha powder has Japanese green tea powder, sugar, and fruit pectin and adds subtle verdant flavors and color.

Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, caffeine, and calories

What sizes are available?

The Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino can be ordered in three sizes; Grande, Tall, or Venti with the grande holding 16fl oz., tall 12fl oz., and venti 24fl oz. If you enjoy matcha flavors, then don’t shy away from the venti size. However, if you’re just starting out with this frappuccino, stick to the tall size.

Nutritional facts

Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino is a generally healthy beverage, provided that it’s consumed moderately. All its nutrients values are within the acceptable range. It’s worth knowing that these values can change depending on the specific modifications you make to your drink. The values we have provided below are the standard values of the Green Vanilla Frappuccino to help you roughly estimate your nutrient intake.

The table below has summarized the dietary values of this frappuccino;

Calories	380
Dietary values (per 16fl oz.)	% Daily Value
Total fat (16g)   Trans fat (0.5mg) Saturated fat (10g)	21%   50%
Total carbs (53g)	19%
Dietary fiber (0g)	–
Protein (5g)	–
Total carbs (53g)	19%
Cholesterol (50mg)	17%
Sodium (250mg)	11%

Caffeine information

The Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino is coffee-free since a crème frappuccino base is used and no coffee is added. However, this frappuccino still has caffeine due to the presence of matcha powder. A scoop of Starbucks matcha powder carries 25mg of caffeine thanks to the green tea powder in it. So, the amount of caffeine in your frappuccino will depend on the number of matcha powder scoops you ask for.

So, what does Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino taste like?

The Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino is creamy, velvety, thick, and delicious with light vanilla flavors and subtle matcha flavors. The creamy, smooth, and velvety nature of this frappuccino as well as the vanilla flavors is from the base drink, the vanilla bean frappuccino. The subtle matcha and green tea flavors are from the matcha powder added.

Ways to customize Green Vanilla Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino variations

Ask the barista to prepare your frappuccino with whichever milk you prefer.

If you’d like the Green Vanilla Frappuccino caffeinated, simply ask the barista to add a few espresso shots.

The number of vanilla bean powder and matcha powder scoops used is up to you.

Ask the barista to add the ideal sweetener to your frappuccino.

Customize the amount of whipped cream used to your liking.

How to make Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino copycat recipe

INFORMATIVE SECTION

How do you order Green Vanilla Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

Order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, make any modifications as you usually would, and before placing the order, in the instructions box, instruct the barista to “Kindly blend in two scoops of matcha powder.”

Does Starbucks have Green Vanilla Frappuccino all year round?

Yes, all the ingredients needed for this frappuccino are available throughout the year.

Is the Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino healthy?

Yes. However, excess and regular consumption is not advised.

How much is the Starbucks Green Vanilla Frappuccino?

The grande-size Green Vanilla Frappuccino is about $4.75, but this price can change depending on the modifications made.