Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)

Creamy vanilla bean blended drink made with milk, ice cream, and real vanilla bean seeds — ready in 5 minutes.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Add milk, ice cubes, vanilla ice cream, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and sugar to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, with no ice chunks remaining.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more sugar if desired. Blend again briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour into two tall glasses, top with whipped cream if using, and serve immediately with straws.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You will save approximately six dollars per drink compared to the coffee shop version
  • The real vanilla bean creates those beautiful little specks that prove this is the genuine deal
  • Everything comes together in five minutes flat
02 -
  • The frappuccino melts faster than you expect, so serve it right after blending
  • Vanilla beans vary in strength, so start with one and add more if needed
  • Dairy free versions work but the texture changes slightly
03 -
  • Scrape your vanilla bean over a piece of parchment paper to catch every last speck
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before serving
  • Invest in a good blender if you plan to make these regularly

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