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    Chestnut Praline Frappé

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch of Chestnut Praline Syrup that makes about 12 servings)$0.63/drink145 cal/drink

    Uses Chestnut Praline Syrup — make a batch ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for a week or two, so you won't need to make it again for every drink.

    Ingredients & steps

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    Ingredients

    • 2oz espresso, freshly pulled (or 1/3 cup strong coffee/cold brew)
    • 2 tbsp Chestnut Praline Syrup (make a batch ahead of time -- it keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge)
    • 1.5 cups ice (about 10-12 standard cubes)
    • 4oz cold milk
    • Optional: whipped cream for topping

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch of Chestnut Praline Syrup ahead of time if you haven't already -- it keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge.
    2. 2.Pull a double shot of espresso (or brew strong coffee/cold brew) -- no need to cool it first.
    3. 3.Add the espresso, chestnut praline syrup, ice, and cold milk to a blender.
    4. 4.Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and slushy with no ice chunks left.
    5. 5.Pour into a 16oz glass, top with whipped cream if using, and serve immediately with a straw.

    Swap the milk

    This recipe is written with Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk (4oz). Pick a different milk to see the cost and calories update below.

    Milk: Kirkland Signature Organic A2 Whole Milk

    Cost per drink

    $0.63

    Calories per drink

    145

    Not medical or nutrition advice. Calorie figures on this page are estimates based on typical ingredient values, not a lab analysis of your exact batch — they'll shift with the brand of milk, syrup, or protein powder you actually use. "Ingredient-Honest" and "sugar-free" describe what's in the recipe, not a health claim. If you're managing diabetes, a caffeine sensitivity, pregnancy, or another condition, check with a doctor or dietitian before making a recipe part of your routine. Read the full disclaimer.

    Our Chestnut Praline Latte is the classic winter café drink — roasted, caramelized chestnut flavor from a dry-caramelized sugar base. This blends the same syrup with espresso, milk, and ice into a proper frappé.

    Make the Syrup First (Just Once)

    This recipe assumes you already have a jar of Chestnut Praline Syrup in the fridge — it keeps about 2 weeks and makes roughly 12 drinks’ worth. If you haven’t made a batch yet, go do that first, then come back here.

    Building the Frappé

    1. Pull a double shot of espresso (about 2oz), or brew strong coffee/cold brew instead.
    2. Add the espresso, 2 tbsp of the chestnut praline syrup, 1.5 cups of ice, and 4oz cold milk to a blender.
    3. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and slushy.
    4. Pour into a 16oz glass, top with whipped cream if using, and serve immediately with a straw.
    Café Chestnut Praline Frappé vs. Home Version
    Café grande chestnut praline Frappuccino-style blended drink (tax included)$6.45
    Home chestnut praline frappé (espresso, milk, ice, syrup)~$0.63
    Savings per drink$5.82

    The syrup batch itself is a one-time ~$1.30 and makes about 12 drinks — see the full syrup recipe for the batch method. Same batch also covers the hot/iced latte version.

    Assumptions: grande-size blended drink, national-average chain pricing, dairy milk, $16/lb specialty beans or equivalent grocery beans. No hard seasonal ceiling on this build (unlike Pumpkin Spice or Gingerbread, we’re not capping the annual math to a specific menu window) — at 5 a week over the site’s standard 48-week year, that’s roughly $1,397/year back in your pocket versus the café version.

    Swaps & Notes

    Recipe Card Summary

    Chestnut Praline Frappé

    • 2oz espresso + 4oz milk + 2 tbsp Chestnut Praline Syrup (made ahead) + 1.5 cups ice, blended
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after the syrup is made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$0.63/drink vs. $6.45 café equivalent

    FAQ

    Does the syrup use real chestnuts?

    It uses chestnut extract in a dry-caramelized sugar base rather than whole roasted chestnuts — see the Chestnut Praline Syrup recipe for the exact method, which is what keeps the batch cost and prep time reasonable versus working with whole chestnuts.

    Can I make this without a blender?

    The iced Chestnut Praline Latte uses the same ingredients poured over ice instead of blended.

    How is this different from a praline pecan flavor?

    Chestnut praline leans on the chestnut extract’s earthier, less sweet nut flavor, while a pecan praline profile (see our Butter Pecan Frappé) is built on real browned butter and pecan — related caramelized-nut territory, but genuinely different flavor bases.

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