Low Carb Peppermint Frappuccino
This low carb Peppermint Frappuccino is loaded with rich chocolate flavor, and a peppermint kick! Enjoy a coffeehouse favorite for under 4 net carbs!
The second most searched recipe here on Maebells is my Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. There is a very good reason for that! It is super refreshing and costs a fraction of what you’d pay at a coffee house! It is actually one of my most made recipes here at home too. I love it!
This Low Carb Peppermint Frappuccino is full of minty flavor! It is the perfect festive drink for the holidays if you are looking for a light, low carb drink.
What ingredients do you need to make a Low Carb Peppermint Frappuccino?
As always, you will find the complete recipe below, just keep scrolling. This is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need:
- Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Keto Friendly Sweetener, such as Monkfruit or Swerve
- Cocoa Powder
- Ice
- Peppermint Extract
- Optional: Whipped Cream, Sugar Free Chocolate Chips and/or Peppermint
How do you make a Keto Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino?
Aside from a few ingredients you probably already have on hand, you just need a good blender!
Once you combine the coffee, almond milk, cream, sweetener, cocoa powder, ice and peppermint extract just blend until smooth. You can top with extra whipped cream, sugar free chocolate chips or a crushed sugar free peppermint for a real treat!
What kind of coffee should I use?
This recipe just requires very strongly brewed coffee, not espresso, so if you don’t have an espresso machine that is fine. You can use this method to make cold brew coffee, this is a great, cost-friendly method to make a large batch of cold coffee. However, you can also use instant coffee, regular brewed coffee or substitute two shots of espresso.
What are some other low carb coffee drinks?
If you are looking for ways to cut carbs you may think sweet coffee drinks are off limits, but with a few substitutions you can make your own at home! Some of my favorite keto-friendly coffee recipes are:
- Keto Coffee Frappuccino. It is perfect for those who really love a strong coffee flavor without all of the extra flavors and sweeteners. Personally, this is my favorite and it has less than two net carbs.
- Keto Mocha Frappuccino has just 3.7 net carbs. This is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth because it is a little richer than the coffee version.
- This Almond Butter Frappuccino is also a great pick me up.
- Just in case you need a keto fix without the caffine try my favorite Keto Hot Cocoa.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Peppermint Frappuccino
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup strongly brewed coffee, chilled
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ice
- 1 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons swerve sweetener
- 1/8- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, depending on how strong you like it
- 1-2 tablespoons MCT oil, optional, not included in the nutritional info below
Equipment
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
This is a great BASE recipe if you want to add other flavors such as sugar free caramel syrup, more sweetener, cocoa powder, etc.
This drink looks so festive, Annie!! love the idea of adding candy cane.. Yummm!! 🙂
Thanks Arpita!
Annie this looks soooooooooooooooo good! I love the idea of the candy canes!
Isn’t it fun?! I love the candy canes too!
Yum! I love frappuccino’s – a peppermint one is a great idea! Might have to make a mocha version of this, because I have this need to add coffee to any frappuccino type drink that I have! But I will have to make this version for the kids, they would love this!
Absolutely! There are so many varieties you could make with this!
So smart to use fat free cool whip! That is way healthier than the stuff I’m ordering at Starbucks. Funny story, I had a roommate in college who did weight watchers, and apparently fat free cool whip is 0 points. She would eat like a tub of it a day! I was like, “I think that’s defeating the purpose”. Haha! This is a much better use for it. And peppermint is perfect for this time of year!
hahahahaha! I love this! There was a girl in one of my college classes who would bring a whole pineapple to class EVERY single day. Like uncut, completely together pineapple. She would slice it and eat the whole thing during class because it was zero points! haha!
I’m not a huge peppermint person, but I know my wife would love these. Thanks for sharing!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Your welcome! I hope she enjoys!
Oh wow, these look so good. What a genius idea to use frozen cool whip! I have got to start making frappuccinos at home. Sounds pretty easy! 🙂
It’s so easy Beth! You will love it!
Homemade frappuccino? I am so in! This looks amazing!
What a minty and festive drink for the holidays. I don’t usually make frappuccinos, but this really needs to happen!
This looks so pretty and festive! I love peppermint flavored anything especially during the holidays and can’t wait to make this at home! The frozen fat free cool whip is such a great idea!
These look seriously so good Annie! What an amazing idea you had on the fly – those are always the best 🙂
Looks so festive! anything with peppermint is a sure shot winner for the holidays!
Gosh this looks good! All minty and wintery! I suddenly have a craving!
Thanks Annie!! Isn’t it fun?!
Yum! That is a great idea to use fat free cool whip! Love the addition of the candy canes, so festive 🙂
Thanks Katie!! I have seen all these great holiday drinks but most of them kids can’t have so I really wanted something that a whole family could enjoy, and who doesn’t like candy canes?!
I love frappuccinos! Love that you added peppermint to this too, what a great idea. Pinning!
Thanks for the pin Danielle!
I’ll take two please.
I’ll send them your way! 😉
You wouldn’t have to twist my arm to sip on this. Love it, Annie!
Isn’t it great Alyssa! 🙂 Thanks!
Awhile a go I spent a lot of pennies on vanilla beans, but now I’m so stingy about using them! But when I do actually use them, I am amazed at what a difference it makes compared to vanilla extract…so good! These frappuccinos look sooooo delish, I have not had a single peppermint mocha yet this holiday season and that is a travesty. These are on my list!
I am with ya! They are SO expensive! Is there a cost plus world market in Canada? They are like a fourth of the price there than at the grocery! I go and buy like a dozen packages! 🙂
Frappuccino’s are my weakness! I have actually never tried a peppermint one but I am sure that it tastes amazing. I love that you shared this recipe so now I can make them at home!
Thanks Ashley! I am a sucker for them too, and this is SO much more affordable!
This peppermint frappucino looks perfect for the holidays!
Thanks Lisa! 🙂
This frappuccino looks amazing, Annie! Peppermint is my favorite holiday flavor, so I’m loving your creative spin on this drink! I could definitely go for this right now instead of my boring cup of coffee. And gorgeous pictures, too! 🙂
Thanks so much Gayle! I just got a new lens and this was my first shot with it! I am already in love!
These sound so good Annie! I am a totally sucker for cold peppermint flavored treats! : D
Me too!! I think peppermint should be used all year long!!
Frozen cool whip!?! You’re a genius, Annie! Love it. Pinned!
Thanks Justine!! 🙂
This drink so warm, comforting and festive Maebells 🙂 I absolutely love it!!
Thanks Ceara!
Uhm, YUMMMM!!! What an awesome festive drink!! I want peppermint EVERYTHING!!
ME TOO! It is my favorite holiday flavor!
Omg! Just made the peppermint frap for Allison & Lauren and they LOVED it….better than Starbucks 🙂
They wanted to know if you would come babysit/ cook for them! Miss you; Maebells is awesome!
Rana!! This makes my day!! I am so glad the girls liked it! And I am SO glad to hear from you!! Miss you guys too! We are overdue for a visit! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!! 🙂