Before beginning, prepare the vegan caramel sauce as linked above in the recipe notes.
Blend together all ingredients for the frappuccino, except the extra maple syrup and chocolate chips, in a high-speed blender until a frappuccino consistency forms.
Add the chocolate chips and run the blender for a few seconds, just enough to break them up into tiny, crunchy bits. These will act similar to java chips.
Taste test the mixture and add pure maple syrup or another sweetener as desired.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips for 15 seconds at a time, stirring in between until melted.
Use a fork to smear ½ tbsp of the caramel and 1 tbsp of the melted chocolate to the insides of the cup.
Pour the mixture into a tall glass.
Top with vegan whipped cream, the remaining 1 tbsp melted chocolate and ½ tbsp caramel sauce. Enjoy!