This Copycat Starbucks Frappuccino is made entirely Sugar Free, Keto and Low Carb but tastes just like the real thing, but with no added sugar! Whether you're a low carb dieter or some of you are keto dieters or you are just looking for some sugar-free options for health reasons, this healthy frappuccino will make you feel completely satisfied!
Low Carb Keto Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Have you been to Starbucks and ordered a vanilla bean frappuccino before? I must be completely honest and tell you I have not. I'm a coffee lover for sure, but I've always avoided any kind of frappes at coffee shops simply because I know the sugar is outrageous despite the fact they are undeniably delicious.
I also avoid the option for pumps of sugar-free vanilla syrup since it contains artificial sweeteners which raise blood sugar and cause cravings.
I mean who wouldn't love a little vanilla bean ice cream type shake during the day as a treat right? And now you must be wondering, is it even possible to duplicate a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe at home and make it sugar free? Yes it is and it's super easy!
What is in a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino?
Typically Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino recipe has no coffee in it at all. According to the Starbucks website, I believe it's made with sweetened condensed milk, vanilla bean powder and ice and topped with whipped cream of course!
According to the Starbucks menu and online nutrition information, their frappuccino has 57 grams of sugar and 59 grams of carbs in one 16 fl oz serving!
I think you'll be happy to hear my copycat Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino has no sugar and 2 grams of carbs and is just a better option, especially if you are trying to reduce your sugar intake!!
Top with some sugar free whipped cream and shaved sugar-free chocolate and anyone will be happy to enjoy this homemade sugar-free frappuccino version, kids or adults!
The main difference between my sugar-free drink and a sugar-free Starbucks drink is that I do not use sugar substitutes that spike blood sugar and are artificial. I only use low carb sweeteners that do not raise blood sugar and are natural.
How to Make Sugar-Free Vanilla Frappuccino Homemade Version
This seriously takes minutes in your blender and if you want it even thicker try my vanilla bean ice cream instead of the heavy cream!
Sugar-Free Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Ingredients
You need unsweetened almond milk or see substitutions below. Heavy whipping cream, vanilla bean or vanilla extract, low carb sweetener, I chose vanilla stevia. Ice and optional to thicken, xanthan gum.
Sugar Free Frappuccino Directions
Place all ingredients together except ice.
Blend on high for just a a few seconds to combine.
Add ice and blend again for a just a minute to crush ice.
Taste and adjust stevia if needed.
Serves 4 at about 1 ½ cups each or serve 2 for a larger portion!
Sugar Free Substitutions
You could sub the heavy cream with coconut milk to make this dairy free!
You can also sub the almond milk with whole milk. I do not recommend using nonfat milk or low fat milk.
Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
To make this a little more authentic as Starbucks, use my Single Serving Vanilla Bean Ice Cream prepared, in place of the one cup heavy cream used in the recipe. Your nutritional information would increase.
If you don't have a vanilla bean, use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Adding pinch of xanthan gum helps thicken the frappe.
If you want to get real fancy you can add some sugar-free syrup, like from the brand Lakanto, sugar-free maple syrup over the whipped cream would be decadent!
Low Carb Sugar-Free Vanilla Frappuccino
Sugar Free Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla almond milk unsweetened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise and inside scraped out
- ½- 1 teaspoon vanilla liquid stevia
- 2 cups ice
Optional
- sugar free whipped cream
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum optional to thicken
- sugar free chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Place all ingredients together except ice.
- Blend on high for just a a few seconds to combine.
- Add ice and blend again for a just a minute to crush ice.
- Taste and adjust stevia if needed.
- Serves 4 at about 1 ½ cups each or serve 2 for a larger portion!
Notes
Nutrition
About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Judy M
Really yummy! We love this
Any way to make this Chocolate so we can have variety?
Chris Houck
I haven't made this yet, mostly because I just now saw it, lol, but wanted to let you know that you are running neck and neck with Carolyn Ketchum from All Day I Dream About Food. The two of you are all anyone (me anyway) who is trying to lose weight, but wants delicious food, needs. I want to thank you for all the work you put into your recipes and that you freely share them with everyone. So, thank you!!!
Brenda
Thank you so much!! Carolyn and I are good friends!
Judy M
Excellent!! And I’m so glad it didn’t include sugar alcohols. I have vanilla Stevia.
I had some leftover coconut cream, so I use that. It was nice and thick.
Thank you very much. I’ll look for your other flavors. Like chocolate. I can always count on you for great recipes that I can actually eat
Laurie C
I’ve never had a Starbucks anything, not would I, too expensive for me, but this looks really good. Never had a frapppe either so I’m not even sure what they taste like. It looks like a vanilla milk shake, which I love (without the whipping topping). I’ve never had good luck using the xanthan gum, in any recipe, so I might try using sugar free low carb vanilla ice cream. Thanks for all your recipes.
Brenda
That will work too, hope you love it!
Sharon Brickey
Yum
Jimmye Porter
I used Vanilla Bean Paste + Pitted Dates (in place of the Sweetener) + a pinch of xanthum gum.
It was delicious.
I froze the leftovers in a freezer smoothie bag.
Donna
Wow, this is so good!!!
Dana G Wheeler
How do you know it tastes just like the ones from Starbucks if you say you’ve never went to Starbucks and ordered one before?
Kay
Starbucks Fraps are made with whole milk. Not sweetened condensed milk. They never use that stuff!
Sheri Dugan
There's something wrong here. 1 cup of whipping cream and it's only 217 calories? I'm interested in this recipe - could you please fix it?
Brenda
4 servings in this recipe, not meant for 1 serving
Susan
Just made this, added some leftover coffee from my morning brew, and it was AMAZING!!! Tastes JUST like a specialty coffee from a coffee shop. THANK YOU!!
Brenda
Thanks Susan!
Eleanor Simmerer
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing! I am trying so hard to go sugar-free; thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
SANDRA ROUNDEY
Why don't you have the pinterest feature that allows viewer to pin a food picture to a computer recipe file ?
Brenda
I do have that feature, as you hover over the photo you want to pin, it pops up in the top left corner of every photo.
Doranda Hedrick
Can u tell me what the vanilla bean or the extract split is? Where do u get it? Thank you
Brenda
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Anne Lightwine
Just curious to know, Lori, what's your favorite espresso maker/method? TIA!
Anne
Lori Parker-Gurule
I want to add several shots of espresso to this!! Very excited to try this out!! Thank you!
Brenda
Yes chilled espresso is a great idea!
Kelly
Even on April fools I prefer no crabs in my fraps! 🙂
According to the Starbucks menu online their frappuccino has 57 grams of sugar and 59 grams of carbs in one 16 ounce serving! I think you’ll be happy to hear my version has no sugar and one half gram of crabs!!
Brenda
🙂
Macy
I have been on a diet for the last couple of weeks, and now, I can have Starbucks, even with my diet!
Jessica
This sounds like it would be amazing with whipped cream sweetened with honey. Its so easy just whip heavy whipping cream in a chilled bowl with chilled mixers and mix in honey to taste. It tastes just like normal whipped cream, my family and I love it!
Brenda
I make my whipped cream with a few drops of vanilla liquid stevia, my family loves it!
Angela
I don't have any vanilla liquid stevia. I do have plain liquid stevia glycerite though. Do you think I could use the plain stevia with vanilla extract in place of the vanilla stevia? If so, how much do you think? I also have vanilla bean paste as well if that would be better?
Brenda
I think the vanilla bean paste would be better than the extract. Let me know how much you use of stevia glycerite, no sure if it is as sweet or sweeter than the stevia I've used here. Just add a little and taste and adjust.