Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)
Create a creamy, refreshing blended drink with vanilla bean flavor for a cool treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Flavor
03 - 3 tablespoons vanilla bean ice cream
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
06 - Whipped cream, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Combine milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour into two tall glasses. Top each with whipped cream. Serve immediately with a straw.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in five minutes flat when that afternoon sugar craving hits hard
- Tastes exactly like the coffee shop version but costs a fraction of the price
02 -
- Over-blending can make it too thin and watery, so watch closely
- Using vanilla bean ice cream instead of plain vanilla makes a huge difference
03 -
- Freeze your milk in ice cube trays for a version that does not water down as quickly
- Scrape half a vanilla bean into the blender for those gorgeous visible specks