Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)
Creamy vanilla bean blended beverage made with ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract for an indulgent treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup whole milk or milk of choice
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Flavor
03 - 3 tablespoons vanilla bean ice cream
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
06 - Whipped cream for serving, optional
# Steps:
01 - Combine milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high speed until mixture reaches smooth, creamy consistency.
02 - Taste the blended mixture and add additional sugar if desired to achieve preferred sweetness level.
03 - Pour evenly into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream if desired and serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can customize the sweetness exactly to your taste instead of whatever the coffee shop decides
- It costs literally pennies per serving compared to five dollars at the café
02 -
- Blend the ice completely or you will get watery chunks at the bottom
- Serve right away because this melts faster than you would expect
03 -
- Use slightly softened ice cream for easier blending
- If your drink is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time