The 3-Ingredient DIY Starbucks Frappuccino That's Quicker To Make Than Waiting In Line

Sometimes, waiting in a line just isn't the moment, and you want to get your drink quickly and painlessly — but that's usually not the case at Starbucks. You typically have a longer line inside, in the drive-thru, and with the order ahead queue that many people use before you get your deliciously blended Starbucks Frappuccino. Plus, you never know which is a drink trick that will anger your Starbucks barista — and Frappuccinos are notoriously labor intensive. 

There is, though, a simple three-ingredient DIY shortcut that you can try at home to skip the wait altogether. You'll want to grab a pre-packaged Starbucks Frappuccino bottle, a scoop of ice, and ice cream. It's incredibly easy, and much faster than standing in line.

Pull out your blender, open the bottled Frappuccino flavor that you chose, and pour it in. From there, add some ice, and a large scoop (or four) of ice cream. Put the lid on, and blend it all until everything is creamy and smooth like what you'd find in-store at Starbucks. It really is that simple, and you don't have to be surrounded by people who might be a little cranky because they're waiting in line before they've had a sip of coffee. You'll have a drink customized to your own taste without having to worry about the sweetener mistake that may make your Starbucks coffee undrinkable.

Have fun with the flavors to liven up your homemade Frappuccino by selecting from the many different types of bottled Starbucks Frappuccinos. They have flavors like regular coffee, vanilla, caramel, white chocolate mocha, and seasonal options like pumpkin spice. If you're looking to have a non-dairy option, they also offer Oatmilk Caramel Waffle Cookie or Oatmilk Dark Chocolate Brownie.

If you want to take it even further, you can play around with the type of ice cream you use. Put a twist on the popular Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino by kicking your vanilla ice cream up a notch with olive oil and sea salt to add a floral, savory note, and use the pre-bottle caramel coffee Frappuccino. Add some finely chopped nuts to replicate the crunch with a little extra nutrients.

Even if you don't have ice cream, you can use milk or cream to get that thick consistency. Try freezing milk into ice cubes instead of using regular ice cubes to keep the drink from becoming diluted. No bottled Frappuccino? No problem! Just use coffee or espresso, milk, your favorite flavored protein powder (which acts as your emulsifier), and ice — or a frozen banana for additional creaminess. Voila! A Frappuccino that doubles as a great start to your day.