Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printer-friendly)

Creamy vanilla blended beverage with rich vanilla bean flavor

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Flavor

03 - 3 tablespoons vanilla bean ice cream
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

06 - Whipped cream for serving

# How-To Guide:

01 - Add milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until mixture reaches smooth, creamy consistency with no ice chunks remaining.
03 - Taste mixture and add additional sugar if more sweetness is desired.
04 - Pour blended beverage into two tall glasses and top with whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can make that coffee shop drink at home for a fraction of the price
  • The vanilla bean flavor shines through without needing expensive ingredients
  • Takes literally five minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • The ice cream is what makes this taste authentic so do not skip it
  • Blend long enough to crush all ice crystals or you will get watery pockets
  • These separate quickly so drink immediately after blending
03 -
  • Freeze your milk in ice cube trays for extra creaminess that will not water down
  • Start with less sugar than you think you need

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