These Starbucks copycat recipes for fall drinks are sure to make your tastebuds happy, as well as your wallet! Give them a try… you won't be sorry.
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “fall”? Maybe for you, it's Halloween parties or all of the fun activities fall brings. For us, it's all things pumpkin! Pumpkin desserts are our jam and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are almost too good to be true, but it gets pricey buying them when you're out. That's where Starbucks copycat recipes come in handy!
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No more running through the drive-thru for your fall drink fix anymore! We're about to share our favorite Starbucks copycat recipes that do (and don't) contain coffee! Ya ready for a dose of deliciousness? Keep on reading!
FAVORITE STARBUCKS COPYCAT RECIPES
Depending on where you live, autumn usually means cooler weather. There's just something special about sitting on a sofa, snuggled in a blanket, and sipping on a nice, warm fall drink out of your favorite mug. It's soothing to the soul, but it's more soothing to the taste buds. Right?!
These are some of our favorite Starbucks copycat recipes that are totally kid-friendly (coffee-free) and work great for parties and late night snacks!
Keep these items on hand to kick your fall drinks up a notch:
- Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon
- Frother
- Automatic Beverage Maker (This thing even froths!)
SALTED CARAMEL HOT CHOCOLATE
Don't get us wrong, hot chocolate is amazing no matter what season it is! Unless you're a super human, it's almost impossible to turn down a nice, warm mug of hot cocoa on a chilly night.
Starbucks' Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate copycat recipe is one of our favorites! Six Sisters' Stuff is known for its amazing copycat recipes, and they DO not disappoint with this one.
CARAMEL APPLE SPICE
If you've never had one of these DELICIOUS drinks that tastes like fall in a cup, make yourself one TODAY! You will NOT regret it. Just head over to Divas Can Cook and get the easy peasy recipe! Then, sit back and sip the most delicious drink you've ever tasted… that day!
PUMPKIN STEAMER
Have you ever wished you could just drink your pumpkin pie because it was so good?! YOU CAN! Well, sort of… Pumpkin Steamers are a classic fall drink that can't be beat. Six Sisters' Stuff did it again with this Starbucks copycat pumpkin steamer recipe. Be careful, this one is hard to keep away from the kids!
PLAIN HOT CHOCOLATE
There's also nothing wrong with a plain hot chocolate, and this Eating on a Dime Starbucks copycat recipe ticks all the boxes! It's rich, creamy, and made with only 5 ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Hello, shelf cooking!
STARBUCKS COPYCAT RECIPES WITH COFFEE
Not everyone drinks coffee for several different reasons, and that's totally cool! However, we couldn't write a post about Starbucks copycat recipes without including a few ideas for those who DO enjoy coffee! That would be a MAJOR letdown for all of the coffee lovers out there.
These are some items that will take your drinks to the next level! However, you don't need all of them:
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES
There's nothing that screams fall more than a Pumpkin Spice Latte! There are several different ways to achieve the classic taste we all crave. Honestly, this Pumpkin Latte recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking pretty much hits the spot.
That said, there's a little-known shortcut to making a copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte that is almost identical that takes less work. Grab some Spiced Chai Latte mix and add it to your coffee or espresso with steamed milk! Then, you'll have one of the tastiest homemade Starbucks copycat recipes with little to minimal effort. If you're feeling adventurous, top your whipped cream with pumpkin syrup for good measure!
CINNAMON DOLCE LATTE
Warm, cinnamony deliciousness in a cup… yes, please! Cinnamon Dolce Lattes are one fall drink that give the pumpkin spice latte a run for its money. But let's just not pick favorites, mmmkay? This copycat Cinnamon Dolce Latte recipe from Life Straight Up is right on! If you don't want to make the syrup, you can grab some here.
CARAMEL MACCHIATO
Caramel meets espresso in this tasty little treat in a cup! Cooktoria hits it out of the park with this copycat Caramel Macchiato. You'll have lots of fun making this tasty fall drink — make sure that you get extra creative with your caramel design on top!
MAPLE PECAN LATTE
Now if this Maple Pecan Latte copycat from the Worktop doesn't just scream fall, then we don't know what does! This recipe doesn't disappoint. They even take it a step further, making pecan butter for the recipe, which Starbucks doesn't even do. Is it calling your name yet?
SALTED CARAMEL MOCHA
This chocolatey, caramely deliciousness in a cup is sure to be a new favorite fall drink! You really can't go wrong with this Starbucks Savour the Flavor copycat Salted Caramel Mocha. To cut down on cook time, you can use store-bought caramel syrup and chocolate milk.
STARBUCKS COPYCAT RECIPES FOR FROZEN DRINKS
Not a fan of warm drinks? NO PROBLEM! You can make any of the above recipes a frappe or frozen drink by popping them in a blender with ice. How's that for having one drink in two ways?!
If you get started and try at least one of these new recipes each week, you will be delighting in all these luscious sips of fall for months! What are your favorite drinks from Starbucks? Let us know in the comments!
Want more copycat recipes?
- Try out this sliced steak salad + horseradish dressing recipe, it's a restaurant copycat!
- Here are some more of the best restaurant copycat recipes!
- Try out this copycat Swig Raspberry Dream recipe, you won't be sorry!
Drink up the autumn season and enjoy!
The salted caramel mocha looks delish! I’ve never been a huge fan of pumpkin spiced latte, although I’m willing to try other recipes just to make sure!