Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)
Creamy vanilla bean blended beverage with smooth frosty texture and rich flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup whole milk or oat milk or almond milk
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 (optional)
06 - Whipped cream
07 - White chocolate shavings
# Steps:
01 - Combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla extract) in blender. Blend on high speed until fully incorporated.
02 - Add ice cubes to blender. Blend on high speed until mixture reaches smooth, frothy consistency with no remaining ice chunks.
03 - Taste frappuccino and adjust sweetness or vanilla intensity as needed. Blend briefly to incorporate any additions.
04 - Pour blended beverage evenly into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings if desired. Serve immediately while frosty.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The real vanilla bean creates those gorgeous little specks throughout the drink that make everything feel fancy
- It comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
- Over-blending will make it melt too fast, so stop as soon as it looks smooth and frothy
- Vanilla beans vary in potency, so always taste before serving to avoid disappointment
03 -
- Letting the vanilla bean steep in the milk overnight creates an insanely deep flavor profile
- A splash of coconut cream substitutes beautifully for heavy cream in dairy-free versions