Description
A refreshing and creamy 5-ingredient pumpkin frappuccino made with cold brew coffee, pumpkin butter, and pumpkin pie spice. This easy-to-make blended drink offers a perfect balance of rich coffee flavor and festive fall spices, ideal for a cozy autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cold Brew Coffee
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee, prepared as instructed
- 2 cups (about 190 g) coarsely ground coffee (for cold brew)
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold water (for cold brew)
Pumpkin Milk Ice Cubes
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk, any kind—dairy or dairy-free (almond, oat, whole, or 2%)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) pumpkin butter (can substitute with pumpkin puree)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) pumpkin pie spice
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon (about 1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prepare Cold Brew Coffee: Combine 2 cups (about 190 g) of coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups (960 ml) of cold water in a bowl. Stir gently to mix, cover, and refrigerate overnight to steep and develop a smooth, concentrated coffee flavor.
- Make Pumpkin Milk Ice Cubes: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240 ml) of your chosen milk, 1/4 cup (60 g) pumpkin butter, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) agave nectar, and 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) pumpkin pie spice until fully combined. Pour this mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight to create pumpkin-flavored milk ice cubes that add creaminess without diluting the drink.
- Blend Frappuccino: The next morning, place 1 cup (240 ml) of the prepared cold brew coffee and 8 to 10 pumpkin-infused milk ice cubes into a blender. Blend on high for at least 1 minute until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and frosty, ensuring all ice cubes are fully crushed.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the frappuccino and adjust sweetness to your liking by adding more agave nectar or stevia if needed. If the drink is too sweet, balance it by blending in an additional 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of cold brew coffee. If blending is challenging, add 1/4 cup (60 ml) of cold brew coffee about 10 seconds into blending to improve consistency.
- Serve with Toppings: Optionally, top the frappuccino with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon (about 1/4 teaspoon) to enhance the warm, spicy aroma and add visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute pumpkin butter with pumpkin puree if pumpkin butter is unavailable.
- Use any type of milk you prefer, including almond, oat, whole, or 2% milk.
- The cold brew coffee requires overnight steeping, so plan ahead.
- Adjust sweetness according to personal preference, using agave nectar or alternative sweeteners like stevia.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and omit whipped cream or use dairy-free whipped topping.
- Adding pumpkin-infused milk ice cubes ensures the frappuccino stays creamy and flavorful without getting watered down.
