Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)

Creamy vanilla bean blended drink with sweet flavor, perfect for cooling down on warm days.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup whole milk
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

# Steps:

01 - Combine milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
02 - Pour into two tall glasses, top each with whipped cream, and serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You probably have everything in your kitchen right now, no special trips to the store required
  • Ready in five minutes flat, which is faster than driving through and waiting in line
  • Completely customizable—make it as rich or as light as you like
02 -
  • The mixture melts faster than you'd expect, so serve immediately and don't let it sit on the counter
  • If your blender struggles with the ice, add a splash more milk and pulse again
  • Room temperature ingredients will make this taste watery, so keep everything chilled until you blend
03 -
  • Invest in good vanilla extract—the cheap stuff tastes noticeably artificial in such a simple recipe
  • If you want that coffee shop speckled look, scrape half a vanilla bean into the blender instead of extract

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