Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Print Version)

Easy 5-minute blended drink with creamy vanilla flavor and whipped cream topping.

# 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 Cook:

01 - Place whole milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract into the blender pitcher.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-60 seconds.
03 - Pour the blended frappuccino into two tall glasses, top generously with whipped cream, and serve immediately with straws.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can make that coffee shop quality drink in your pajamas without spending seven dollars
  • The vanilla bean ice cream secret makes it taste like the real deal instead of a watery imitation
02 -
  • The ice cream is not cheating, it is the secret ingredient that makes this taste authentic instead of like a vanilla milkshake with ice
  • Blend longer than you think you need to, those stubborn ice chunks will ruin the texture
03 -
  • Add a tiny pinch of salt, it sounds strange but it makes the vanilla flavor pop like you would not believe
  • Use vanilla bean paste instead of extract if you want those beautiful little specks throughout your drink

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