Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Copycat (Printable)
Blend up this creamy vanilla beverage with ice cream and vanilla extract for a refreshing treat ready in 5 minutes.
# 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
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
06 - Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
02 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more sugar.
03 - Pour into two tall glasses. Top with whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Saves you six dollars every time that afternoon sweet tooth hits
- Takes literally five minutes from cupboard to first sip
- Completely customizable for whatever dietary needs your family has
02 -
- The longer you blend, the thinner the consistency becomes so watch carefully
- Adding more ice will dilute the flavor so add another spoonful of ice cream instead
- Plant based milks work but the texture will be slightly less creamy than dairy
03 -
- Freeze your milk in ice cube trays for an extra creamy version that never gets watered down
- Scrape half a vanilla bean into the blender if you really want to impress guests