These Starbucks Menu Favorites Can Be Made at Home — No Barista Required!
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Matcha lattes, rainbow drinks, and chocolate croissants — these are just a few of our favorite menu items from Starbucks. 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 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 in the comfort of your own home now.
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
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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
Homemade Version: cherry pie Frappuccino
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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
Homemade Version: snickerdoodle hot cocoa
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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
Homemade Version: Frappuccino
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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
Homemade Version: two-ingredient chocolate croissant
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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
Homemade Version: matcha green tea latte
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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
Homemade Version: pumpkin scone
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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
Homemade Version: DIY rainbow drinks
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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
Homemade Version: petite vanilla-bean scones with vanilla-bean glaze
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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
Homemade Versions: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, cotton candy, and chocolate-chip brownie Frappuccinos
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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
Homemade Version: six-ingredient spinach and feta wrap
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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
Homemade Version: Oreo Frappuccino
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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
Homemade Version: banana-nut bread
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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
Homemade Version: chai tea latte
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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
Homemade Version: iced lemon pound cake
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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
Homemade Version: peppermint mocha coffee
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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
Homemade Version: fresh homemade green juice
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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
Homemade Version: healthy homemade mocha Frappuccino
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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
Homemade Version: pumpkin bread
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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
Homemade Version: caramel apple spice
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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
Homemade Version: cinnamon coffee cake
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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
Homemade Version: pumpkin cream cold brew