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Vegan Mocha Frappe

By: Gwen Leron Published: June 9, 2017 Last Updated: January 15, 2019 16 Comments

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Skip the expensive cafe drink and make your own vegan mocha frappe at home with just 3 ingredients! It tastes just as delicious and will save you money!

This vegan mocha frappe recipe is sponsored by Caotina. As always, all opinions in this post are my own.

Skip the expensive drink at Starbucks and make your own vegan mocha frappe at home with just 3 simple ingredients you likely already have. It tastes just as delicious and will save you money! Bonus!

This page may contain affiliate links. Click to learn more. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Vegan Mocha Frappe in a glass, close up shot.

We all have those favourite drinks we like to get from the coffee shop…lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, just plain coffee…mine happens to be the mocha. If you haven’t had one before, it’s a mix of milk, coffee, and chocolate.

Since summer is almost here, and we’re going to want tasty drinks to cool us down, I wanted to share this recipe for a delicious (and easy-to-make!) dairy-free vegan mocha frappe that would rival any coffee shop mocha frappe.

You may not realize just how easy it is to make some of your coffee shop favourites at home. It really is easy! And you probably already know that it’s way cheaper. So making yourself a mocha frappe at home when a craving hits is going to save you some money, which is always a good thing!

All you need to make a vegan mocha frappuccino is 3 ingredients: frozen coffee cubes, milk, and chocolate drink powder.

The ingredients needed to make a vegan mocha frappe.

What is the Best Chocolate Drink Powder to Use?

I used Caotina Chocolate Drink Mix. Caotina is a brand that has been around since 1963 but was only introduced to Canada this year. It’s made with UTZ-certified cocoa made with delicious Swiss chocolate.

What I love about this mix is that it blends perfectly in either hot or cold milk. You know how sometimes you add chocolate powder to your milk and you end up with clumps or bubbles filled with the dry powder? Caotina doesn’t do that. I’ve tried it with cold and hot milk and it blends up nice and smooth every time!

Where to Buy Caotina in Canada

Lucky for us Canadians, we can now pick up Caotina at major grocery stores across Canada, including Sobeys, Foodland, Longo’s, Highland Farms, and Coppa’s! If you can’t find it locally, you can also find it on Amazon. Once you pick some up, you’ll always be ready to whip up a homemade mocha frappe at home!

Overhead shot of a vegan mocha frappe.

How to Make Coffee Ice Cubes

For this recipe, you’re going to need pre-made coffee ice cubes. All you need to do is brew some coffee (or use leftover coffee), let it cool to room temperature, pour it into an ice cube tray, and freeze.

A good tip is to always have a fresh batch coffee cubes on hand during the summer months so you’re always ready to make your favourite cold coffee drinks.

How to Top a Vegan Mocha

You can enjoy your dairy-free vegan frappe as-is or you can add some optional toppings. My favourite way to have them is with coconut whip and dark chocolate shavings, like in the pictures. Another popular option is chocolate sauce. It’s really up to you!

So the next time you feel like heading out to the closest cafe to grab a cold, specialty coffee drink, save your money! Grab your coffee cubes out of the freezer, pour your milk, and scoop out your chocolate drink mix and you have yourself a mocha frappe that’s just as crave-worthy and tasty as any other.

And the best part? You didn’t even have to leave home to get it.

Vegan Mocha Frappe in a glass topped with coconut whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

If you make this vegan frappe, show me a pic on Instagram! Be sure to tag me, I’m @delightfuladventures. You can also pin this vegan frappuccino recipe to Pinterest.

If you like this mocha frappe recipe, I think you may also like these other homemade coffee shop drinks, too!

  • Decadent Vegan Hot Chocolate
  • Decadent Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate
  • Vegan Gingerbread Latte

How to Make a Vegan Mocha Frappe

Close up shot of vegan mocha frappe with the can of cocoa powder and chocolate in the background.
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Vegan Mocha Frappe

Skip the expensive cafe drink and make your own vegan mocha frappe at home with just 3 simple ingredients!
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Author: Gwen Leron
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 1

Ingredients:

  • 6 coffee ice cubes
  • 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 2 tablespoons powdered chocolate drink mix
  • sweetener of choice (optional, see note below)
  • coconut whip, chocolate sauce, chocolate shavings (for topping, optional)

Instructions:

  • Add the coffee cubes, non-dairy milk and hot chocolate powder to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a cup, taste and if you would like it a little sweeter, add sweetener to taste.
  • Top with your toppings of choice, if using.

Recipe Notes:

  • To make the coffee ice cubes, simply make your coffee, cool, pour into a standard ice cube tray, and freeze.
  • Caotina, like most other chocolate drink mixes, is already sweetened so I don't add any additional sweetener, I think it's perfect as-is but feel free to add more sweetness if you'd like.
  • If you don't have access to Caotina, any other vegan chocolate drink mix can be used, be sure to read the ingredients and look out for dairy.
  • Nutrition info is based on the recipe made as written and without any added sweetener, no toppings, and using unsweetened almond milk. Data is only to be used as a rough guide, click to learn how nutrition info is calculated on this website.

Nutrition Info:

Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Did You Make This Recipe?If so, please share a picture with me on Instagram! Tag @delightfuladventures and hashtag #delightfuladventures. I can't wait to see!


Filed Under: Cold Drinks, Diet, Drinks, Gluten-Free, No Nuts Added, Recipes 16 Comments

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