Amazing 2-Minute Peppermint Matcha Frappuccino Home
Learn how to make a delightful Peppermint Matcha Frappuccino, bringing a cool, refreshing coffee shop favorite right to your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Extra matcha powder or crushed candy cane (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the ice cubes, matcha powder, peppermint extract, simple syrup, milk, and ice cream (if using) into a blender.
- Secure the lid tightly.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and has a thick, slushy consistency. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Pour the blended mixture into a tall glass.
- Top generously with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with a little extra matcha powder or crushed candy cane for a festive finish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing treat!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your taste preference; start small and add more if needed.
- For a stronger matcha flavor, increase the matcha powder slightly.
- If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce the simple syrup.
- Use frozen milk cubes instead of some ice for an even creamier texture without watering down the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: Varies widely based on milk and sweetener choice
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Low to Moderate
- Cholesterol: Low