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    Vegan Mocha Frappe

    Published: Jun 9, 2017 · Modified: Oct 6, 2023 · By: Gwen Leron
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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!

    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
    • Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
    • Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
    • Oat Milk Latte (Hot or Iced!)
    • Decadent Vegan Peppermint Hot Chocolate
    • Vegan Gingerbread Latte
    • Almond Milk Latte
    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 minutes
    Total Time:5 minutes minutes
    Author: Gwen Leron
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Diet: Vegan
    Servings: 1
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    Ingredients:

    • 6 coffee ice cubes
    • 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free 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: 1.5cups | 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!

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    Comments

    1. Nithya says

      July 25, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      Looks amazing !! Love it ❤

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        July 26, 2017 at 8:59 am

        Thank you, Nithya! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Cadry says

      June 22, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      What a great idea to always have coffee ice cubes on hand for a quick and easy coffee drink! Plus, it's a good way to make use of any remnants at the end of the pot. I'd love to have a big sip of this vegan mocha frappe. It looks so refreshing!

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        June 22, 2017 at 3:42 pm

        It's so refreshing when it's hot outside, Cadry. I just used up all of the coffee cubes I made, I have to make some more!

        Reply
    3. Sarah De la Cruz says

      June 19, 2017 at 1:53 am

      Um, yum! This looks amazing! I love a good mocha too....especially with some vegan whip on top!

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        June 19, 2017 at 12:26 pm

        Me too, Sarah! The coconut whip makes it an extra special treat 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jenn says

      June 14, 2017 at 10:46 am

      I need this! Now! And every day! 🙂

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        June 15, 2017 at 9:44 am

        I'm glad you feel the same way I do, Jenn! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      June 13, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      This mocha latte looks amazing, Gwen! I'm not a big coffee drinker, but I do enjoy a drink like this every once in a while. What a delicious treat!

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        June 14, 2017 at 8:19 am

        Thanks, Amy! I'm not a huge coffee drinker either, it's not a habit, BUT, I do have a huge soft spot for these specialty coffee drinks! YUM!

        Reply
    6. Sarah McMinn says

      June 12, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      Amazing that this totally decadent and delicious looking drink is made in just 3 ingredients! I've never heard of Caotina. Is it available in the U.S., as well?

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        June 12, 2017 at 1:34 pm

        Hi Sarah! I'm not too sure about the grocery stores, but Caotina is definitely available on amazon.com for those in the US 🙂

        Reply
    7. Becky Striepe says

      June 12, 2017 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      Oh this looks like perfection! I love a coffeehouse drink that you can make at home. Such a money-saver.

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        June 12, 2017 at 10:19 am

        A HUGE money-saver, Becky! And it's just as good. I don't miss the coffee shop stuff 🙂

        Reply
    8. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

      June 09, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh, I feel like having one of these right now as my afternoon snack! Looks absolutely delicious Gwen!

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        June 10, 2017 at 9:25 am

        Definitely delicious and so easy to make! Thanks, Mary Ellen! 🙂

        Reply

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