What are crème frappuccinos at Starbucks? (What is in a Starbucks crème Frappuccino + More information)

Crème frappuccinos spice up the Starbucks Frappuccino menu as they have a unique taste with low caffeine content. If you have never tried out these drinks, you might wonder; what are crème frappuccinos at Starbucks?

Starbucks crème frappuccinos are iced blended beverages offered by the coffee chain. While some crème frappuccinos are completely non-caffeinated, some have low caffeine content. The caffeine content in these drinks depends on the type of crème Frappuccino you want, as they are made with different ingredients. Additionally, Starbucks allows you to add espresso shots to your Frappuccino if you wish to have high caffeine content in your drink.

I became a major fan of the crème frappuccinos offered at Starbucks just a few months ago. This was when I decided to lower my caffeine intake as I was suffering from significant anxiety. My friend introduced me to Frappuccinos as an alternative to the usual coffee drinks I was used to. I mostly love the pumpkin spice crème Frappuccino due to the pumpkin spice toppings that give this drink a pumpkin taste. If you want to try out Starbucks crème frappuccinos, read about the variations available.

What is in Starbucks crème Frappuccino?

Starbucks crème frappuccinos are made of four key ingredients, a crème base, milk, ice, and syrups, depending on the type of beverage. The milk used in the standard recipe of these drinks is whole milk. However, Starbucks allows you to customize your drink and go with the milk of your choice. The crème frappuccino syrup that acts as a base of this drink is made of water, natural flavors, citric acid, xanthan gum, salt, sugar, and potassium sorbate added to it as a preservative.

How many types of crème Frappuccinos does Starbucks have?

Pumpkin spice crème Frappuccino

The pumpkin spice crème frappuccino offered at Starbucks has a sweet taste, a perfect balance of the spices added to this drink. One can taste nutmeg, cinnamon, pumpkin, and caramel with just one sip of this drink. The taste is balanced uniformly to create a non-sickly sweet taste.

This drink is a blend of crème frappuccino syrup, milk, ice, and pumpkin spice sauce and is served with whipped cream and pumpkin spice toppings. You can easily order this drink via the Starbucks app, website, or in-store. To order this drink in-store, inform the barista of the size you want and how you will love it customized.

Apple crisp oat milk crème Frappuccino

The apple crisp oat milk frappuccino is made of oat milk, ice, crème frappuccino syrup, and apple brown sugar syrup and is garnished with spiced apple drizzles and whipped cream. A grande serving of this drink has 380 calories, 58 grams of carbs, 16 grams of total fat, 2 grams of protein, and no caffeine content.

According to the Starbucks website, this drink has an apple pie filling taste due to the brown sugar syrup and apple layers used to make it. Since this drink is on Starbucks’ regular menu, you can ask your barista for it by mentioning its name or ordering via the app. To order this drink via the app or website, go through the menu, select crème frappuccinos, then apple crisp oat milk crème Frappuccino, customize it to your preferences and place an order.

Chocolate cookie crumble crème Frappuccino

A grande serving of the chocolate cookie crumbles crème frappuccino has 15mg of caffeine and 460 calories. The same serving has 7 grams of proteins, 52 grams of total carbs, 25 grams of total fat, 65 mg of cholesterol, and 46 grams of sugar. This drink is quite unhealthy, especially for someone trying to lose some pounds. However, this beverage is for you if you prefer a sweet drink with a chocolaty taste and low caffeine content.

The caffeine content in this drink is from the mocha sauce used to make it. You can get this drink by ordering via the Starbucks app or asking your barista for this. All baristas know how to prepare this drink as it is a regular menu item. However, you can customize it by requesting your barista change some ingredients you don’t like.

Caramel ribbon crunch crème Frappuccino

Starbucks caramel ribbon crunch crème frappuccino is a blend of crème frappuccino syrup, caramel sauce, dark caramel sauce, milk, and ice. It is garnished with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and caramel crunch toppings. Just a grande serving of this drink has 420 calories, 50 grams of carbs, and 22 grams of fats. Additionally, this drink is caffeine free, but you can add espresso shots to it to get the caffeine you want.

If you love your beverage with a rich, sweet caramel taste, then you can’t go wrong with the caramel ribbon crunch crème frappuccino. This variation of crème Frappuccino can also be ordered via the Starbucks mobile app, website, or in-store. To order in-store, ask your barista for whole milk and five pumps of dark caramel sauce, and top it with caramel crunch toppings, whipped cream, or caramel drizzle.

Strawberry crème Frappuccino

As the name suggests, you will notice a rich strawberry-like taste in this drink on your first sip due to the added strawberry puree. Other ingredients used to make this drink include classic syrup, milk, crème Frappuccino syrup, and topped with whipped crème. This beverage has no caffeine but comes with 370 calories for a grande serving. To order this drink, mention its name to the barista. Or, if you are ordering online, search for the crème Frappuccino blended beverage menu, the tap strawberry crème Frappuccino, customize and order.

Chai crème Frappuccino

The chai crème frappuccino is among Starbucks’ crème frappuccinos with relatively high caffeine content. A grande serving of this drink has 40 mg of caffeine, 340 calories, 46 grams of carbs, and 16 grams of fat. Comparing this drink’s calorie and carb content with the other crème frappuccinos, the chai crème is at least ‘healthy.’ This drink is made of chai tea concentrate, crème frappuccino syrup, milk, and ice and topped with cinnamon powder and whipped cream.

The cinnamon powder enhances the sweet taste of this drink. This drink can be ordered via the Starbucks app or website, or you can walk into any Starbucks location and ask for it. Ask your barista for ice, milk, chai tea concentrate, and crème Frappuccino syrup.

Double chocolate chip crème Frappuccino

The double chocolate chip crème frappuccino offered at Starbucks is a blend of frappuccino chips, mocha sauce, crème frappuccino syrup, whole milk, ice, and whipped cream. It has a rich chocolaty taste and 15mg of caffeine from the mocha sauce used to make it. To order this drink, ask your barista for mocha sauce, Frappuccino chips, whole milk, ice, and whipped cream topping.

Matcha crème Frappuccino

If you have a sweet tooth, then the matcha crème frappuccino is for you. A grande serving of this beverage has 61 grams of sugar, 420 calories, 62 grams of carbs, and 70 mg of caffeine, which is the highest in crème frappuccinos offered by Starbucks.

You can order this beverage online or physically. Request your baristas for classic syrup, matcha tea blend, crème Frappuccino syrup, milk, and ice while ordering this drink. You can top it with whipped cream.

Vanilla bean crème Frappuccino

The vanilla bean crème frappuccino is among the most popular frappuccino variation offered by the coffee chain. With 0 mg of caffeine, this drink is used in over ten secret menu drinks that Starbucks offers. It is made of vanilla bean powder, crème frappuccino syrup, milk, and ice. The drink has a sweet, rich vanilla taste.

Ordering this drink is straightforward as it is on Starbucks’ regular menu; mention its name to the barista and which size you want it in. The baristas cannot miss the recipe unless you want it customized differently.

White chocolate crème Frappuccino

The white chocolate crème Frappuccino has 0mg of caffeine and is made for someone who loves a sweet, chocolaty taste in their beverage. Like the drinks mentioned above, this beverage is also on the Starbucks regular menu, and you can order it online or physically. To order it in-store, ask your barista for whole milk, ice, crème Frappuccino syrup, and white chocolate mocha sauce. You can top this drink with whipped cream or other toppings of your preference.

Final thoughts

You can never miss a frappuccino drink that will suit your preferences, as Starbucks has a variety of such beverages. Additionally, with the crème frappuccino drinks offered on their regular menu, you can customize by adding or omitting some ingredients to come up with a drink that meets all your needs.

FAQ Section

Do Starbucks crème Frappuccino have caffeine?

Not all Starbucks crème frappuccinos have caffeine; those made of chocolate syrups and chai have a low amount of caffeine in them.

What kind of milk does Starbucks use for its crème Frappuccino?

Starbucks uses whole milk in their default crème frappuccino recipe. However, the coffee house allows you to customize your drink with the milk you would love.

Are crème frappuccinos from Starbucks healthy?

Starbucks crème frappuccinos are not healthy as they have a high calorie and carb content which might jeopardize your health mostly if you are suffering from obesity or other underlying conditions.