Ninja Slushi pumpkin frappuccino

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Enjoy your favorite fall flavors in a sweet and refreshing frozen coffee drink, anytime of year! This Ninja Slushi pumpkin spice frappuccino recipe is practically effortless to blend up with just 4 ingredients, can easily be customized, and tastes amazing as-is or with any number of iced coffee toppings.

ninja slushi pumpkin frappe in the glass

There’s no better way to put some fall-tastic pep in your step than with a frosty, sweet, and delicious Ninja Slushi pumpkin spice frappe. It’s the ideal caffeinated treat for breakfast, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or for an after dinner dessert!

This easy recipe requires just a few simple ingredients like brewed coffee and rich, silky coffee creamer. You know what you don’t need? Ice!

The ingredients go right into the machine to be blended up and frozen to the perfect consistency, just like your favorite coffee shop. Before you know it you’re ready to indulge in an icy cold, creamy, and super flavorful creamiccino brimming with all of the pumpkin spice flavor you crave!

Recipe ingredients

Black coffee. Brew your choice of light, medium, or dark roast coffee. I suggest doing this ahead of time and letting the coffee cool before blending. This will help the Ninja Slushi work faster.

Half and half. This makes the frappe extra creamy and rich, like blended drinks from coffee shops.

Pumpkin spice coffee creamer. Use any brand of creamer you like.

Whipped cream. Can be an optional topping… But if you ask me, a big mound of fluffy whipped cream on top is a frappe must-have!

Variations

There are several easy ways to customize this drink to your tastes and dietary needs!

Decaf coffee. Make your Ninja Slushi pumpkin spice frappe caffeine-free by using decaf coffee. But note that even decaf does have trace amounts of caffeine.

Milk. Make this drink a bit lighter by swapping half and half with whole or 2% milk. It won’t be quite as rich, but the flavor will still be delicious!

Creamer. Really, you can make this Ninja Slushi frappe with any type of coffee creamer. There are SO many flavors to try! Vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, and chocolate peppermint, are just a few suggestions… Take a stroll down the refrigerated creamer aisle at your local grocery store and get creative!

Dairy-free. Easily make this a vegan blended iced coffee recipe by using your preferred plant-based milk and creamer alternatives. I suggest that you use products with heavier alt-milks, like thick and creamy oat or cashew milk vs. coconut or almond milk replacements, which tend to have a thinner consistency.

Toppings. Swap out whipped cream, or load up even more goodies! Add your choice of white chocolate shavings, pumpkin spice seasoning or just a sprinkle of cinnamon, sprinkles, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or any other sweet coffee frappe toppings you like.

Servings. As-is this recipe makes 1 large or 2 medium-sized pumpkin spice frappe drinks. Adjust the ingredient quantities to make anywhere from 2-4 drinks.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this recipe ahead?

Its recommended to to enjoy pumpkin frappuccino as soon as its prepared. Your coffee drink will warm up and the icy texture will melt and become just sweet pumpkin latte.

How long does it take for a Ninja Slushi machine to freeze?

This can depend on a few factors. Using cold coffee to make 1 drink will likely take 15-30 minutes to freeze. However, if you are using warm coffee and making a large quantity, the machine can take up to 50 minutes or so.

Is a frappe just coffee blended with ice?

Basically, yes (you dont need to add ice into a ninja slushi machine though). But there is also half and half or other milk included to make the drink rich and creamy.

Is a frappe a slushie?

A frappe typically is an iced blended coffee drink made with some sort of dairy (or dairy alternative). But a slushi (or slushy) can refer to just about any blended iced drink, with or without dairy. So, a frappe is a type of slushie.