Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)
Creamy vanilla bean blended beverage ready in 5 minutes with simple ingredients you likely have at home.
# What goes in:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup whole milk
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
# Directions:
01 - Place milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
03 - Taste the blended mixture and add additional sugar if preferred sweetness level not achieved.
04 - Distribute evenly between two tall glasses, filling to approximately 1 inch from rim.
05 - Top with whipped cream if desired and serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Save five dollars every time that afternoon craving hits
- Customize the sweetness exactly how you like it without feeling guilty asking for changes
02 -
- Over-blending makes the mixture thin and watery
- Serve immediately or store in the freezer for 10 minutes to re-thicken
03 -
- Start with 2 tablespoons of sugar and add more gradually
- Use a tamper if your blender has one to push ingredients down