Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable View)

A creamy blended beverage featuring real vanilla bean, milk, and ice cream for a refreshing homemade coffeehouse experience.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup whole milk or any milk of choice
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream

→ Flavor

04 - 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Sweetener

05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or to taste

→ Topping

06 - Whipped cream, for topping

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Add milk, ice cubes, vanilla ice cream, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and sugar to a blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more sugar if desired. Blend again briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour evenly into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream if using. Serve immediately with straws.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tastes exactly like the coffee shop version but costs a fraction of the price
  • Ready in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • Endlessly customizable based on your mood and what's in your fridge
02 -
  • Over blending can make the ice melt too quickly, so stop as soon as everything looks smooth
  • The mixture thickens as it sits, so serve right away for that perfect slushy texture
03 -
  • Save your used vanilla bean pods and bury them in a jar of sugar for two weeks to create vanilla sugar
  • If the mixture seems too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency

Go Back