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    Cinnamon Vanilla Frappé

    The BYOB Team5 min1 drink (from a batch of Cinnamon Vanilla Syrup that makes about 12 servings)$0.57/drink146 cal/drink

    Uses Cinnamon Vanilla 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 Cinnamon Vanilla 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 and a dusting of cinnamon for topping

    Steps

    1. 1.Make a batch of Cinnamon Vanilla 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, cinnamon vanilla 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 and a dusting of cinnamon 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

    $0.57

    Calories per drink

    146

    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 Cinnamon Vanilla Latte pours this syrup over ice for its iced build; here it’s blended with espresso and milk into a proper slushy frappé instead.

    Make the Syrup First (Just Once)

    This recipe assumes you already have a jar of Cinnamon Vanilla 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 cinnamon vanilla 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 and a dusting of cinnamon if using, and serve immediately with a straw.
    Café Cinnamon Vanilla Frappé vs. Home Version
    Café grande cinnamon vanilla Frappuccino-style blended drink (tax included)$6.45
    Home cinnamon vanilla frappé (espresso, milk, ice, syrup)~$0.57
    Savings per drink$5.88

    The syrup batch itself is a one-time ~$0.60 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 seasonal ceiling — at 5 a week over the site’s standard 48-week year, that’s roughly $1,411/year back in your pocket versus the café version.

    Swaps & Notes

    Recipe Card Summary

    Cinnamon Vanilla Frappé

    • 2oz espresso + 4oz milk + 2 tbsp Cinnamon Vanilla Syrup (made ahead) + 1.5 cups ice, blended
    • Prep time: 5 minutes (after the syrup is made) · Total: 5 minutes
    • Cost: ~$0.57/drink vs. $6.45 café equivalent

    FAQ

    Can I make this without a blender?

    The iced Cinnamon Vanilla Latte uses the same ingredients poured over ice instead of blended.

    Is this the same as a snickerdoodle frappé?

    No — cinnamon vanilla leans on cinnamon and brown-sugar warmth, while our Snickerdoodle Frappé is built around a vanilla-butter cookie syrup with a cinnamon-sugar finish. Related, but genuinely different flavor profiles.

    Do I need to make the syrup every time?

    No — one batch keeps about 2 weeks in the fridge and covers roughly 12 drinks across the latte and frappé versions combined.

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