Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printer-friendly)

Enjoy a creamy vanilla bean frappuccino with this easy homemade version using vanilla bean ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
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

# How-To Guide:

01 - Combine milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy with no ice chunks remaining.
03 - Pour blended mixture evenly into two tall glasses.
04 - Top each glass with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
05 - Serve immediately with a straw while cold and frothy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You will save so much money making these at home instead of buying them daily
  • The vanilla flavor shines brighter when you control the ingredients yourself
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  • Never blend longer than needed or the ice will melt too much and water down your drink
  • The type of vanilla extract you choose genuinely transforms the final flavor completely
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  • Use a high-powered blender if you have one for the smoothest results
  • Start with less sugar than you think you need because the ice cream adds sweetness too

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