Make a rich, creamy Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino at home with this easy Starbucks copycat recipe—perfect for any chocolate lover!
If you’re a chocolate lover like me who dreams of rich, creamy coffee shop frappe drinks like the Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino, this Starbucks copycat recipe is for you. With decadent chocolate flavor, creamy texture, and a boost of energy, this double chocolate chip frappe recipe captures everything you love about the original—but made in your kitchen with ingredients you can pronounce.
Whether you’ve tried this cold Starbucks beverage for the first time or have been ordering it on a regular basis, this easy recipe recreates the official Starbucks name drink—aka the Double Chocolatey Chip Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage—with that perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate richness.
If you like Starbucks drinks, try also making a copycat of the Strawberry Acai Refresher.
What Is the Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino?
The Double Chocolatey Chip Frappuccino is a coffee-free Starbucks drink that blends milk, ice, dark chocolate chips, and chocolate sauce, then tops it off with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. It’s creamy, indulgent, and tastes like a cross between a chocolate milkshake and a frozen hot cocoa. Add a shot of espresso for an extra caffeine fix!
Ingredients for the Best Copycat Frappuccino
This easy recipe uses pantry staples and offers flexibility with your favorite plant-based milk options like oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk. You’ll also find a few “secret ingredients” to recreate that ultra-smooth creamy consistency—including xanthan gum, the stabilizer used in many Starbucks recipes.
This version avoids artificial syrups like Torani Puremade Sauce but includes options to use it if you want a closer match to Starbucks’ ingredients.
Tips for the Perfect Double Chocolate Chip Frappe
- Use xanthan gum: This is the secret ingredient that keeps your frappuccino from separating and gives it that ultra-smooth creamy consistency—just like Starbucks!
- Choose your milk: For creaminess, whole milk or oat milk is ideal. For a lighter drink, try low-fat milk or almond milk.
- Add espresso or skip it: The original Double Chocolatey Chip Crème Frappuccino is caffeine-free. But adding a shot of espresso gives it more of a chocolaty frappe feel, closer to coffee-based Starbucks drinks.
- Use a powerful blender: A high-powered blender is a must for getting those chocolate chips smooth enough.
- Customize your flavor: Mix in vanilla ice cream for a milkshake version or try natural flavor additions like peppermint extract or cinnamon.
Why Make This at Home?
You can enjoy one of your favorite beverages for a fraction of the cost of your local Starbucks, with full control over ingredients. Whether it’s the first thing you crave on a hot day or a fun TikTok-make trend, this frappuccino is a great option for treating yourself without the coffee shop markup.
Health & Nutrition Considerations
- Use coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Skip the whipped cream and reduce chocolate syrup to cut calories.
- Mini dark chocolate chips can add health benefits like antioxidants.
Try These Variations
- Protein Boost: Blend in a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder.
- Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino: Add ½ tsp peppermint extract and use espresso.
- Vanilla-Choco Swirl: Add a swirl of vanilla ice cream at the bottom of the cup for a creamy surprise.
Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (whole milk, low-fat milk, or your choice of plant-based milk)
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup or Torani Puremade Sauce
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chocolate pieces, chopped small enough to blend
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (for extra decadent chocolate flavor)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (or more to taste)
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp xanthan gum (for that smooth texture—optional but recommended)
- 1½ cups ice cubes or crushed ice
- 1 shot of espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee for a chocolaty frappe with a kick (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate drizzle or extra chocolate sauce for garnish
- Crushed candy canes for seasonal flair (optional)
Preparation
Add milk, chocolate syrup, mini chocolate chips, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, xanthan gum, and espresso (if using) into your blender. Blend on low speed for about 20 seconds to combine.
Add in your ice cubes or crushed ice and blend on the highest setting until everything is completely smooth and creamy. If you like texture, blend just until the chocolate chips are broken down into small enough pieces.
Need more sweetness? Add a bit more maple syrup. Want it thicker? Add more ice. For a richer chocolate hit, add extra chocolate syrup or cocoa powder.
Pour into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and extra mini chocolate chips or crushed candy canes if you’re feeling festive.
Grab your reusable straw and enjoy your copycat Starbucks moment without leaving the house.
Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino Leftovers
Storage: This drink is best fresh, but you can blend ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge for a few hours. Reblend with ice for best texture when serving leftovers.
Freezing: Don’t freeze—the texture won’t hold.
Recipe
Originally Published On: September 28, 2026
Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (whole, low-fat, or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp xanthan gum (optional)
- 1½ cups ice cubes
- 1 oz espresso (optional)
- Whipped cream & chocolate drizzle for topping
Recommended Equipment
- 2 Tall Glasses
Instructions
- Blend milk, chocolate syrup, chips, cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla, xanthan gum, and espresso on low speed
- Add ice and blend on high until creamy
- Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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This is just as good, if not better, than Starbucks and a fraction of the price. I’d call that a win!
This is easy, delicoius, and much more affordable than Starbucks. I thank you. My wallet thanks you.
Yes please, I need to make one of these. I love all things with chocolate, so it’s perfect for me.
I made this at home and it was such a rich chocolate treat. The chocolate chips gave it a little extra texture while keeping the drink creamy and smooth!
I love this recipe! I made one of this and tasted so delicious. Perfect for our family’s afternoon coffee. Thanks for sharing this.
OMG YES, thank you so much for sharing this! This was the only thing I got from Starbucks, and I’ve been missing it so much since I started boycotting the company. I can’t wait to whip this up at home and enjoy it again.
Now this really does sound like my kind of Frappuccino. I haven’t tried the Starbucks version. I bet it’s delicious. I love it is something you can easily make at home and save yourself some money.
This Frappuccino recipe is epic and even better than the one from Starbucks. I’ll make it again for sure, it will save me a lot of money!
Yum, this looks like such a fun chocolate treat! I love the idea of adding mini chocolate chips and a little extra drizzle on top.
Blending chocolate chips into cold milk always cures afternoon cravings. Making this creamy drink at home feels so satisfying on hot days.
Yum yum, nice introduction of Xanthan gum – that’s the reason a homemade version doesn’t separate in the glass!! Nice recipe
The peppermint version caught my attention! Chocolate and peppermint sound lovely together, and I’d be tempted to keep a few little chocolate chip pieces for texture. I’m looking forward to giving this a go.The peppermint version caught my attention! Chocolate and peppermint sound lovely together, and I’d be tempted to keep a few little chocolate chip pieces for texture. I’m looking forward to giving this a go.
A Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino is the ultimate indulgence drink, and I have had the Starbucks version once in my life. Yes, once, because these are indulgences that we don’t want to try every day for good reason. I love that you have created your own version, which is a wise move so you can indulge when it pleases you. Yum!
So, I tried making this earlier today, and it was so good! It really does taste pretty close to the Starbucks version. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. I’ll definitely be making this again!