Description
This Vanilla Bean Frappuccino is a creamy, coffee-free blended drink made with real vanilla bean, milk, and ice. It’s a smooth and sweet Starbucks-inspired favorite that’s easy to make at home using just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 cup milk (whole milk or your choice)
- 1 1/2 cups ice
- 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Add milk, ice, vanilla ice cream, sugar, and vanilla bean paste to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a tall glass, top with whipped cream, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond or oat milk and coconut-based ice cream.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for a post-workout twist.
- Use vanilla bean paste for the iconic speckled look and richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
