Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Print Version)

Creamy vanilla bean blended drink with sweet vanilla flavor, perfect for cool treats at home.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
02 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Flavor

03 - 3 tablespoons vanilla bean ice cream or vanilla ice cream
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

06 - Whipped cream, for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Add milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract to blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
03 - Divide blended mixture evenly between two tall glasses.
04 - Top each glass with a generous layer of whipped cream.
05 - Serve immediately with straws while chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tastes exactly like the expensive version but costs a fraction to make at home
  • Ready in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • Completely customizable from dairy-free to extra creamy versions
02 -
  • The ice cream is the game changer here so do not try to skip it or substitute with just milk
  • Blend longer than you think you need to avoid any ice chunks in your final drink
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving for the coldest experience
  • Use vanilla bean paste instead of extract for those gorgeous vanilla specks throughout your drink

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