Description
Creamy Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino blends smooth vanilla flavors with icy perfection for a refreshing drink. Cool ingredients and simple steps help anyone craft this delightful cafe-style beverage at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) ice
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 milliliters) vanilla extract
Topping:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment, ensuring blender is clean and ready for use.
- Add ice cubes, chilled milk, creamy vanilla bean ice cream, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract into the blender container.
- Secure blender lid tightly and pulse mixture on high speed for 30-45 seconds until ingredients transform into a smooth, frothy consistency.
- Check texture, ensuring no large ice chunks remain and mixture is uniformly blended with a silky appearance.
- Select a tall serving glass and carefully pour the freshly blended frappuccino, tilting the glass to prevent excessive foam buildup.
- Optional: Crown the beverage with a generous dollop of fluffy whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while chilled, using a wide straw to fully enjoy the creamy, vanilla-infused drink.
Notes
- Chill your blender and glass beforehand to keep the frappuccino extra cold and creamy.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that’s equally delicious.
- Use vanilla bean paste instead of extract for a more intense, authentic vanilla flavor that adds beautiful specks throughout the drink.
- Freeze leftover coffee or milk in ice cube trays to prevent dilution and maintain the rich, smooth texture when blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Coffee
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg