Description
This Homemade Vanilla Bean Frappuccino is a creamy, refreshing coffee-inspired blended drink that you can easily prepare at home. Combining milk, ice, vanilla bean ice cream, and vanilla extract, this delightful treat mimics the popular café frappuccino experience with customizable sweetness and texture, perfect for a quick indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Frappuccino Base
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 ½ cups ice
- 3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Add to Blender: Add milk, ice, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender, ensuring all ingredients are well combined before blending.
- Blend: Blend the mixture on high speed for 30–45 seconds until the frappuccino is smooth, creamy, and frothy, best enjoyed chilled.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the drink and adjust the sweetness or thickness by adding more sugar or milk according to your preference, then blend briefly if adjustments are made.
- Serve and Top: Pour the frappuccino into a glass and optionally top with whipped cream. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon for the best experience.
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender for the smoothest texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk and ice cream with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk and vegan vanilla ice cream.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference or substitute with a sugar alternative if desired.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for multiple servings.
- Add a shot of espresso to make it a coffee frappuccino if desired.
