Cookies & Cream Frappe

Generally I make it a habit not to ‘drink my calories’, meaning that I don’t really drink very much soda, juice, milk, etc. What I do have a hard time passing up is coffee and tea, particularly coffee drinks with lots of yummy flavors, like this cookies & cream frappe!

Frappes are such a lovely treat, especially when it’s hot, and they’re really pretty easy to make. It’s basically just ice, coffee, milk/cream/half & half, sugar, and flavor blended up to smooth, refreshing perfection. You can use whatever flavors you want, not just cookies & cream! I love to make salted caramel, chocolate hazelnut, and amaretto frappes, too.

One thing I will say about making frappes at home is that it really helps to have a good blender. I have a Ninja Auto IQ blender (affiliate link) and I make frappes (and other cold drinks like milkshakes and smoothies) in the blender cups that came with it. If you aren’t satisfied with your current blending situation I highly recommend this blender — we use it almost every single day and it’s just the best. A quality blender makes all the difference with frappes because nothing kills your caffeine buzz like big ice chunks when it’s supposed to be delightfully smooth.

Other cold coffee drinks to love:

• Nutella Iced Coffee
• Whipped Coffee 3 Ways
• Mocha Frosted Coffee

In terms of consistency, I like my frappes leaning towards the thinner side so they are easier to drink, but if you like yours a bit thicker just add a little more ice. This recipe also calls for a couple of whole cookies, so make sure you’ve blended thoroughly if you plan to drink it with a straw so nothing gets stuck and slows your sipping momentum.

And as for sweetness, my personal preference is just regular sugar, and I do like my frappes pretty sweet (that’s probably to be expected of a cookies & cream frappe though). If you prefer natural sweetness like honey, agave, or maple syrup, feel free to make that swap. Just keep in mind that the measurements might not be the same if you sub in a different ingredient with different qualities, so you might have to play with it to get it just right.

A final note about serving size: This recipe is good for one large serving or two smaller ones. Nobody else in my house drinks coffee so what I like to do is just put it in a big insulated cup and sip on it all afternoon.