Scoop&Slush

Mocha Frappé Slushi

Cold coffee, half and half, and a deep pour of mocha sauce on the FRAPPÉ preset. A coffee shop mocha, frozen thick and finished with whipped cream.

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Mocha Frappé Slushi
Ninja SlushiPrep
5 minProcessing
15 to 35 minMakes
2 to 3 servings · up to 8

Why you’ll love this

Coffee and chocolate were always meant to meet like this; it is smooth, frosty, and rich without being heavy, with mocha in every sip and whipped cream on top. It suits afternoon slumps, dessert after dinner, and anyone torn between the coffee run and the chocolate craving.

What you’ll need

A few simple ingredients for a big, delicious idea.

Half and half
Half and half
Black coffee
Black coffee
Mocha sauce
Mocha sauce
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Chocolate sauce
Chocolate sauce

Mocha Frappé Slushi

Ninja SlushiPrep 5 min15 to 35 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Whisk the batch

    In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until combined and the mocha sauce is fully dissolved. The amounts above make the middle batch, for 4 to 6 servings. For 2 to 3 servings, use 1 cup half and half, 2 cups black coffee, and ⅓ cup mocha sauce. For 6 to 8 servings, use 2½ cups half and half, 5 cups black coffee, and 1 cup mocha sauce.

  2. Chill the mixture

    For best results, chill the liquid before adding it to the unit. Cold coffee is essential; warm coffee melts the slush as it forms.

  3. Pour into the vessel

    Pour the mixture into the vessel.

  4. Select FRAPPÉ

    Select FRAPPÉ. The preset starts at the default temperature for ideal texture. For your ideal texture, use the Temperature Control setting to adjust.

  5. Serve topped

    Once the frozen drink reaches the right temperature, the unit will beep three times. Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce as desired, and dispense within 30 minutes of the preset ending to avoid a foamy output.

Nutrition guide

The nutrition scoop

Per serving · middle batch, serves 4 to 6

  • Fat 43%
  • Carbs 51%
  • Protein 6%

Proper dessert energy: rich and satisfying, the way a scoop should be.

Total fat 17 g
Carbohydrates 45 g
Protein 5 g
of which sugars 37 g
Saturated fat 11 g 53% daily value
Cholesterol 55 mg 19% daily value
Sodium 120 mg 5% daily value
Dietary fiber 1 g 5% daily value
Calcium 145 mg 11% daily value
Vitamin C 1 mg 1% daily value

Where the calories live

The mocha sauce brings the biggest share of the calories here, about 39 percent of the batch, with the half and half next in line.

The bright spot

Most of the flavor rides on the mocha sauce, and the numbers stay in treat territory rather than meal territory.

Want a lighter pour

Pour a smaller glass and top it with sparkling water. The flavor stretches and the landing gets gentler.

Estimated from the ingredients exactly as written, using standard reference values for each ingredient. Your brands and swaps will shift the numbers a little. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Make it your own

  • Start with the base recipe, then swap one ingredient at a time.
  • Try a different topping after processing.
  • Keep notes so you can revisit your favorite combination.

Texture tips

  • A level, fully solid freeze gives the smoothest spin.
  • Freeze CREAMi bases level and completely solid.
  • For SLUSHi, check compatible liquids and minimum sugar requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What are the three batch sizes?

For 2 to 3 servings: 1 cup half and half, 2 cups black coffee, and ⅓ cup mocha sauce. For 4 to 6 servings: 2 cups half and half, 4 cups coffee, and ¾ cup mocha sauce. For 6 to 8 servings: 2½ cups half and half, 5 cups coffee, and 1 cup mocha sauce.

Why serve it within 30 minutes?

With the Frappé preset, the frozen drink turns foamy if it sits too long after the preset ends. Pour within 30 minutes for the thickest texture.

Can I use espresso instead of black coffee?

Yes. Brew it strong, chill it completely, and keep the same total volume. The mocha flavor lands deeper and the caffeine kicks harder.

What is mocha sauce, exactly?

A pourable chocolate coffee sauce, thicker than chocolate syrup and made for drinks. Chocolate sauce is the closest stand in if that is what you have.