Bold. Creamy. Crunchy. A berry-chocolate bomb in every frozen sip.
✨ Description
The Strawberry Oreo Swirl Frappuccino is what happens when strawberries and cream meet Oreo heaven in a blender. This drink is over-the-top in the best way — thick strawberry purée, crushed Oreos, vanilla whipped cream, and icy sweet milk all layered for that signature “drippy swirl” look.
Perfect for dessert drinks, parties, birthdays, or just satisfying your sweet tooth with a homemade Starbucks-style treat — with no artificial syrups required.
Servings: 2 large frappuccinos (16–20 oz each)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Blend Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 10–12 minutes
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Sauce:
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
- ½ tsp lemon juice (optional for tang)
- 2 tbsp water
For the Oreo Layer:
- 8 Oreo cookies, crushed (plus more for topping)
- 2 tbsp milk or cream (to soften into a paste)
For the Frappuccino Base:
- 2 cups milk (whole, oat, or almond all work)
- 1½ cups ice
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk or 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or ¼ cup Greek yogurt
Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries, halved
- Crushed Oreos
- Drizzle of extra strawberry sauce or chocolate syrup
Instructions
🔻 STEP 1: Make the Strawberry Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine:
- Strawberries
- Syrup or sugar
- Lemon juice
- Water
- Simmer over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until soft and syrupy.
- Blend until smooth, or mash for a chunkier swirl.
- Cool in the fridge or freezer while prepping the rest.
🔻 STEP 2: Prepare the Oreo Crumbs
- In a bowl, crush 6–8 Oreos into fine crumbs.
- Stir in 1–2 tbsp milk or cream until it’s thick and spoonable (like soft fudge).
- Set aside for layering.
🔻 STEP 3: Blend the Frappe Base
In a blender, combine:
- Milk
- Ice
- Sweetener
- Vanilla
- Optional vanilla ice cream or yogurt
Blend until thick and creamy.
Taste test: Adjust sweetness or ice thickness.
🔻 STEP 4: Assemble the Cups
- Swirl strawberry sauce along the inside walls of the cups.
- Spoon Oreo paste around the sides and bottom.
- Pour in the frappuccino base, halfway up.
- Add a few more spoonfuls of strawberry sauce and Oreo chunks.
- Fill the rest of the cup with frappuccino mix.
- Top with whipped cream, more strawberry sauce, Oreo halves, and a fresh strawberry.
Tips for the Starbucks Look
- Use a spoon or squeeze bottle to get swirl streaks on the inside of the cup.
- For thick layering: chill each component before assembling.
- Use clear cold cups to show off the contrast and textures.
- Freeze strawberry sauce briefly before layering for bolder streaks.
- Add a whole Oreo and strawberry on top for that iconic “photo-finish.”
Optional Add-ins
| For Extra Creaminess | For Flavor |
|---|---|
| 2 tbsp cream cheese (for cheesecake vibe) | Splash of chocolate milk |
| Scoop of vanilla protein powder | Dash of cinnamon or nutmeg |
| Frozen banana (instead of ice) | Almond extract (¼ tsp) |
Why It Works
| Layer | Function |
|---|---|
| Strawberry sauce | Sweet, fruity acidity for balance |
| Oreo layer | Crunch and visual contrast |
| Whipped cream | Light, creamy top layer |
| Milk frappe | Base that binds and chills everything |
Nutrition Estimate (Per 16 oz serving with whipped cream)
- Calories: ~480
- Fat: 24g
- Carbs: 52g
- Protein: 6g
- Sugar: 38g
These values vary based on sweetener, milk, and toppings.
Storage & Prep Tips
- Best served fresh, but you can prep each layer:
- Strawberry sauce: fridge for 3–5 days
- Oreo layer: make same day for best texture
- Frappe base: reblend with a little milk if it separates
- Freeze leftovers into popsicle molds!
Real-Life Storytime
The first time I made this, I was recreating a viral drink from a TikTok video. My kids walked in and gasped — “Did you go to Starbucks?!”
That moment was golden. This frappuccino quickly became our weekend treat. And the best part? No fake syrups, no long lines, and no $6 drink guilt.
We now call it the “fancy red Oreo drink.” And trust me, once you’ve had this version, you’ll never crave the chain store one again.
FAQs
Can I make this without a blender?
Yes. Use crushed ice and mix everything by hand. Texture will be more like a creamy float.
Can I make it vegan?
Totally! Use almond or oat milk, coconut whip, and maple syrup. Oreos are accidentally vegan!
What can I use instead of Oreos?
Try chocolate graham crackers, brownie bites, or chocolate wafer cookies.
What’s the best milk to use?
Whole milk or oat milk gives the best creamy texture, but any milk works!