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These Starbucks Menu Favorites Can Be Made at Home — No Barista Required!

Oct 30 2020 - 9:30am

Matcha lattes, rainbow drinks [1], and chocolate croissants — these are just a few of our favorite menu items from Starbucks [2]. As delicious as the real things are, frequent Starbucks pick-ups can really add up, which is why we've curated a list of the best copycat recipes [3] so you don't have to miss out on the flavors you love. We've also included seasonal recipes like the beloved PSL, because why should you only get to enjoy a warm cup of pumpkin-spiced coffee in the fall? Have it all year long! Read ahead for the best at-home twists on your favorite Starbucks items, and get your coffee fix [4] in the comfort of your own home now.

Additional reporting by Lauren Harano

Starbucks Cherry-Pie Frappuccino

Complete with a flaky pie-crust lid, this cherry-pie Frappuccino is almost too good to be true. Tangy cherry compote and sweet vanilla flavors mix together to make this recipe irresistibly delicious!

Original Starbucks Food: cherry pie Frappuccino [6]

Homemade Version: cherry pie Frappuccino [7]

Starbucks Snickerdoodle Hot Cocoa

The perfect combination of sweet and spicy, the snickerdoodle cocoa is great for dunking your favorite treats into.

Original Starbucks Food: snickerdoodle hot cocoa [8]

Homemade Version: snickerdoodle hot cocoa [9]

Starbucks Frappuccino

Ice, coffee, milk, and sweetener work together to make this at-home version of the beloved drink. Top it off with whipped cream and the syrup of your choice, and enjoy!

Original Starbucks Food: Frappuccino [10]

Homemade Version: Frappuccino [11]

Starbucks Chocolate Croissant

Pastry dough and semisweet chocolate chips re-create the beloved Starbucks chocolate croissant in no time. Pair this with your morning cup of coffee, and your day will be off to a good start.

Original Starbucks Food: chocolate croissant [12]

Homemade Version: two-ingredient chocolate croissant [13]

Starbucks Matcha Green Tea Latte

If matcha is your weakness, you'll swoon when you make this rich green tea. The creamy matcha is sweetened just enough to make it a bold (yet bright!) treat for your taste buds.

Original Starbucks Drink: matcha green tea latte [14]

Homemade Version: matcha green tea latte [15]

Starbucks Pumpkin Scone

This spiced pumpkin scone features a sweet icing that covers the top and makes it effortlessly dunkable in coffee.

Original Starbucks Food: pumpkin scone [16]

Homemade Version: pumpkin scone [17]

Starbucks Rainbow Drinks

Found on the secret menu, Starbucks's rainbow drinks taste just as good as they look. They feature flavors like strawberry, blueberry, and more. Yum!

Original Starbucks Drinks: rainbow drinks [18]

Homemade Version: DIY rainbow drinks [19]

Starbucks Petite Vanilla-Bean Scone

Moist, fluffy, and full of vanilla flavor, this petite scone pairs well with a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of hibiscus tea.

Original Starbucks Food: petite vanilla-bean scone [20]

Homemade Version: petite vanilla-bean scones with vanilla-bean glaze [21]

Starbucks Frappuccino

A secret-menu favorite, people can't seem to get enough of these fun Frappuccino flavors. Whip up whichever one you're craving, and enjoy it anytime of the day for a sugary pick-me-up!

Original Starbucks Drinks: cinnamon roll, cotton candy, and red velvet cake Frappuccinos [22]

Homemade Versions: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, cotton candy, and chocolate-chip brownie Frappuccinos [23]

Starbucks Spinach and Feta Breakfast Wrap

Egg whites, spinach, feta, and tomatoes marry together inside a whole-wheat wrap that's toasted to perfection. It's a great vegetarian option and is also high in protein, meaning you'll stay full until lunch.

Original Starbucks Food: spinach and feta breakfast wrap [24]

Homemade Version: six-ingredient spinach and feta wrap [25]

Starbucks Cookies and Cream Frappuccino

The cookies and cream (aka Oreo) Frappuccino can be found on the secret menu, and wow, it's good. It tastes like an icy vanilla milkshake and features flakes of chocolate chips and cookie pieces. Yum is right!

Original Starbucks Secret Menu Item: cookies and cream Frappuccino [26]

Homemade Version: Oreo Frappuccino [27]

Starbucks Banana-Nut Bread

Bananas and walnuts work together to make this nutty banana bread. It's moist and drool-worthy, so be sure to make extra!

Original Starbucks Food: banana-nut bread [28]

Homemade Version: banana-nut bread [29]

Starbucks Classic Chai Tea Latte

Chai tea is a fan favorite, and for good reason! When black tea is infused with cinnamon, cloves, and other warming spices, it results in a drool-worthy balance of sweet and spicy. Just add steamed milk.

Original Starbucks Drink: classic chai tea latte [30]

Homemade Version: chai tea latte [31]

Starbucks Iced Lemon Pound Cake

Make the famed lemon pound cake at home with this tasty recipe. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you won't be able to get enough.

Original Starbucks Food: iced lemon pound cake [32]

Homemade Version: iced lemon pound cake [33]

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

With autumnal flavors and a rich coffee base, it's no surprise as to why the pumpkin spice latte is always a hit. Feel free to make this any season of the year — it's that good.

Original Starbucks Drink: PSL [34]

Homemade Version: PSL [35]

Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Latte

Made with strong coffee, steamed milk, mocha sauce, and peppermint-flavored syrup, it doesn't get much better than this latte.

Original Starbucks Drink: peppermint mocha latte [36]

Homemade Version: peppermint mocha coffee [37]

Starbucks Evolution Sweet Greens and Lemon Juice

Make the most of your morning when you whip up this healthy juice. It has everything from seven celery stalks to juicy apple slices. Enjoy it whenever you're looking to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.

Original Starbucks Drink: Evolution Sweet Greens [38]

Homemade Version: fresh homemade green juice [39]

Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino

Put a healthy spin on the mocha Frappuccino with this protein-heavy recipe. You'll still get all the chocolaty flavors, minus the sugar crash.

Original Starbucks Drink: mocha Frappuccino [40]

Homemade Version: healthy homemade mocha Frappuccino [41]

Starbucks Pumpkin Bread

This spiced bread with pumpkin flavor is so delicious with a generous smear of melted butter on top.

Original Starbucks Food: pumpkin bread [42]

Homemade Version: pumpkin bread [43]

Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice

Not in the mood for coffee but still want something hot and comforting? This steamed apple juice is topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle sauce, and it'll hit the spot every time.

Original Starbucks Food: caramel apple spice [44]

Homemade Version: caramel apple spice [45]

Starbucks Classic Coffee Cake

This popular coffee cake is so delicious with it's swirled cinnamon-sugar blend and crunchy streusel topping. You can even make it into mini muffins!

Original Starbucks Food: classic coffee cake [46]

Homemade Version: cinnamon coffee cake [47]

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Sweetened with vanilla and topped with pumpkin cream cold foam, this drink will cool you down while still tasting of deliciously warm flavors.

Original Starbucks Food: pumpkin cream cold brew [48]

Homemade Version: pumpkin cream cold brew [49]


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