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

With Halloween around the corner, the Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino is on many Starbucks fanatics’ radars. Stick around to discover more about this frappuccino.

After seeing this frappuccino trending online, I had to try it out, but before that, I researched it. During my research, I learned that the Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino is a secret menu drink prepared with a crème-based frappuccino and caramel syrup, among other inclusions. I enjoyed this frappuccino’s rich and creamy flavors and its thick texture.

To learn about this frappuccino’s ingredients, taste, nutritional values, and caffeine amounts, continue reading. Also, from this post, you’ll know whether this frappuccino is available all year round and how to prepare it at home, so read on.

A brief history of the drink

The Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino first hit the market in 2015, a few weeks from Halloween. Thanks to Starbucks baristas Lexi and Sara, who made this recipe known, the public can enjoy the Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino.

Is Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

Yes. The Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino is available at Starbucks, provided that the pumpkin spice syrup is available. All other ingredients in preparing this frappuccino are typically available throughout, except for the seasonal pumpkin spice syrup. Starbucks pumpkin spice is only available during the fall season, meaning that it’s only during this season that you can enjoy this frappuccino.

Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino (Ingredients, taste, variations, sizes, caffeine, & calories)

What’s in a Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino – (Ingredients)

The Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino has the following ingredients;

• A crème based frappuccino prepared with heavy cream: This is the base of the Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino and usually contains ice, milk, and crème frappuccino syrup, among other inclusions.
• Caramel Syrup: Not only is this syrup used to add caramel flavors, but it’s also used to sweeten the frappuccino, containing water, sugar, flavoring, and preservatives.
• Pumpkin Spice Syrup: Used to add rich pumpkin flavors and slightly spicy flavors and it has condensed milk, sugar, and pumpkin puree.
• Whipped Cream: Used to garnish the frappuccino and add a bit of texture, it has vanilla syrup and heavy whipping cream.
• Pumpkin Spice Topping: Contains cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves and is sprinkled on top of the whipped cream to add warm and spicy flavors to the frappuccino.
• Caramel Drizzle: Used to add more caramel flavors and sweetness to the drink and has corn syrup, sugar, butter, skim milk powder, preservatives, flavoring, and heavy cream.

Note that there are no eggs or egg powder in the Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino.

The main components of Starbucks crème frappuccinos are milk, ice, and crème frappuccino base. For the Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino, customers can select any crème frappuccino they prefer.

The Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup is sugar and pumpkin puree, while the pumpkin spice topping is made of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and sulfiting agents.

Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available?

The Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino is available in three sizes; Tall (12fl oz.), Grande (16fl oz.), and Venti (24fl oz.). If you’d like a kid’s size frappuccino or a small frappuccino (8fl oz.), simply request the barista. However, it is not guaranteed they will serve it to you as this is not a standard size for frappuccinos.

Nutritional facts

The Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino is prepared with any crème frappuccino a customer chooses. However, the vanilla bean crème frappuccino is the most selected base frappuccino. So, the nutritional values mentioned in this article are for a Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino with vanilla bean crème frappuccino as the base drink.

These values are meant to help you estimate the number of nutrients you’re consuming, and they are not for medical advice. These values will change if you select another crème frappuccino as your base drink.

The nutritional values per Grande serving (16fl oz.) of Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino are as follows; 360 calories, out of which 150 calories are from fat, 50mg of cholesterol, 16g of fat, 47g of sugars, 47g of carbs, and 6g of protein.

These values are based on a daily diet of 2000 calories, and depending on the size of the frappuccino and the customizations made, these values can change.

The table has summarized this information and included other nutrients in the frappuccino.

Calories	380
Nutritional Values (per 16fl oz. serving)	% Daily Value
Total fat (16g)   Saturated fat (10g) Trans fat (0.5mg)	21%   50% –
Protein (6g)	–
Dietary fiber (0g)	–
Total carbs (47g)	19%
Sodium (270mg)	11%
Sugar (47g)	–
Cholesterol (50mg)	17%

Caffeine information

The Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino is caffeine-free (has 0mg of caffeine). Since this frappuccino is prepared with a crème based frappuccino and no coffee, it has no caffeine.

So, what does Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino taste like?

The Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino is thick, creamy, and delicious, with rich flavors of pumpkin and caramel. Note that there’s no egg taste in this frappuccino despite its name.

Ways to customize Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino at Starbucks – Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino variations

For a caffeinated version of this frappuccino, ask your barista to add espresso shots of your preferred roast.

Also, although the standard Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino is prepared with crème based frappuccinos, you can ask your barista for any other frappuccino.

Additionally, you can replace the heavy cream used in the frappuccino with your favorite milk.

The number of pumpkin spice syrup and caramel syrup pumps used can also be modified. Typically, a tall Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino has two pumps of both syrups; a Grande has three, and the Venti size has four pumps.

The whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and pumpkin spice toppings are optional. If you choose to have your frappuccinos topped, note that you can also alter the amounts used.

Note that these customizations will affect the price of the beverage.

How to make Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino copycat recipe

INFORMATIVE SECTION

How do you order Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

To order this frappuccino from the Starbucks app, simply order a crème frappuccino (preferably a Pumpkin Spice Crème Frappuccino) as usual. When customizing, add caramel and pumpkin sauce in the ‘flavors” section, and in the “Toppings” section, add whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and pumpkin spice topping, then make your order.

Does Starbucks have Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino all year round?

No. This frappuccino is available only when the Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup is in-season.

Is the Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino healthy?

No. Considering the calories and sugar levels, it is only safe when consumed occasionally and in moderate amounts.

How much is the Starbucks Halloween Eggnog Frappuccino?

Generally, around $4.95 for a grande size. The price of this frappuccino varies depending on its size, modifications, and the location of the Starbucks store.