Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Learn how to make a copycat vanilla bean frappuccino at home with simple ingredients, including creamy vanilla bean ice cream (or make it Starbucks-style without the ice cream!).
Servings: 1 serving (Grande-sized)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla bean powder or vanilla powder
- 1 scoop (about ⅓ cup) vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 cup ice
- whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients. Add the milk, vanilla bean powder, ice cream, and ice to a blender.
- Blend. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make a Starbucks version: To mimic Starbucks' Frappuccino base syrup (used in their drink instead of ice cream), blend 1 cup water + 1 cup sugar + 1 teaspoon xanthan gum until smooth. Use ¼ cup of syrup in place of the ice cream in the recipe.
- For a more budget-friendly option, use vanilla powder instead of vanilla bean powder.
- For a caffeinated version, add 1 shot of hot espresso, either blended into the drink or poured directly over top, like an affogato.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 0.04mg
