
But, those days have ended, since the coffee giant replaced it with fruit and vegetable juice to enhance the Strawberry Frappuccino’s ruby hue. Once upon a time, the strawberry purée that Starbucks used in this Frappuccino contained carmine, a type of food and cosmetic dye made from crushed female scale insects. The creamy, emerald green drink is even better if you add a splash of raspberry syrup on top, which complements the earthiness of the matcha. 2 Matcha Green Tea Crème FrappuccinoĪnother classic, the verdant Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino boasts matcha powder swirled with milk, ice, and liquid cane sugar for a delightful, coffee-free, but still caffeinated, beverage. Adding another syrup (we suggest the cinnamon dolce or toffee nut) ups the decadence. One of Starbucks’ most popular flavors among its entire lineup of blended beverages, the standard Caramel Frappuccino can be made completely vegan by substituting the dairy for plant-based milk and by omitting both the whipped cream and the caramel sauce topping. If you happen to come across a new seasonal option, remember the rules so you can order a vegan version of just about any Frappuccino. You can order these drinks by name, right from the menu, all year round-just remember to ask for those dairy-free swaps. Vegan Frappuccinos you can get all year round By keeping these guidelines in mind, you’ll be sipping creamy and indulgent goodness in no time. (But, we’re holding out hope for the day when Starbucks makes its PSL veganizable!) The chocolate mocha is the only exception to this rule.

As for flavor, clear syrups are vegan, but the sauce-based versions-such as white mocha and pumpkin spice-contain dairy. Other than swapping out the milk, avoid caramel sauce and Frappuccino chips, both of which are made with dairy, and steer clear of whipped cream. But, the coffee giant has made no announcement about expanding the trial. The 100 percent vegan milk is from Perfect Day, a Berkeley-based startup that produces animal-free versions of dairy proteins using fungi. Late last year, Starbucks began trialing dairy-free milk made using precision fermentation in the Seattle market. The café chain may be looking to add more types of vegan milk to its roster. All UK locations ditched the upcharge on dairy-free milk in December 2021, and we think it’s time for the US to follow in its lead. But, they’ve certainly been on the receiving end of a lot of pressure to end the days of paying more for a vegan latte. Unfortunately, here in the US, Starbucks still charges extra for plant-based milk. Making a Frappuccino vegan calls for a little bit of customization.įor dairy Frappuccinos, replace the standard two percent milk with soy, almond, coconut or oat milk.

But what’s a vegan to do when most come standard with dairy milk, whipped cream, and random animal-based ingredients? We’re giving you the inside scoop on 10 gotta-have vegan Frappuccinos that are good all year round. Nothing quite hits the spot like a cool, creamy Frappuccino in flavors like caramel, strawberry, cinnamon dolce, and even rocky road.
