Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Drink (Printable)

A creamy blended beverage featuring real vanilla bean and smooth, frosty texture.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup whole milk (or oat/almond milk for non-dairy alternative)
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

03 - 3 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)

→ Ice

05 - 2 cups ice cubes

→ Toppings

06 - Whipped cream (optional)
07 - White chocolate shavings (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds (or extract) in a blender container.
02 - Add ice cubes and blend on high speed until completely smooth and frothy with no remaining ice chunks.
03 - Taste the blended mixture and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity to personal preference.
04 - Pour evenly into two tall glasses, filling nearly to the rim.
05 - Top with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings if desired. Serve immediately while cold and frosty.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You will save so much money compared to buying them at coffee shops, plus you control exactly what goes into your drink
  • The real vanilla bean makes all the difference, turning something simple into something that feels luxurious
02 -
  • Blend immediately before serving, because ice drinks separate and get watery if they sit too long in the fridge
  • A sharp knife and steady hand are essential for splitting vanilla beans without losing any of those precious seeds
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with ice, add the liquid ingredients first and let them sit for a minute before adding ice
  • Vanilla beans can be rinsed, dried, and added to a jar of sugar for vanilla sugar after you scrape them