Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)

Creamy vanilla bean blended drink with smooth texture and sweet flavor.

# 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 or vanilla ice cream
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

06 - Whipped cream for serving

# How to Prepare:

01 - Place milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract into blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-60 seconds.
03 - Divide blended mixture evenly between two tall glasses.
04 - Top each glass with generous amount of whipped cream.
05 - Serve immediately with straws while cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can make these in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • Save yourself five dollars per drink while getting an even creamier result than the coffee shop version
02 -
  • The texture changes dramatically within 10 minutes, so blend and serve immediately
  • Ice size matters, larger cubes give a better consistency than crushed ice
03 -
  • A pinch of salt cuts through the sweetness and makes vanilla flavor pop
  • Pre chill your glasses for maximum refreshment on hot days