Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Copycat (Printable)

Creamy vanilla blended beverage made with ice cream, milk, and vanilla extract for an indulgent treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean ice cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45-60 seconds.
03 - Taste mixture and add additional sugar if more sweetness desired.
04 - Pour evenly into two tall glasses, top with whipped cream if using, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Way more affordable than buying them at coffee shops and you control exactly what goes in
  • Takes literally five minutes from start to that first cold sip
  • The vanilla bean ice cream creates that perfectly creamy texture you cannot get from syrup alone
02 -
  • The texture changes fast so serve right after blending or store in the freezer for ten minutes if it gets too watery
  • Vanilla bean ice cream matters more than I thought the cheap stuff leaves a weird aftertaste
03 -
  • If your blender struggles add a splash more milk to help things move smoothly
  • The whipped cream on top actually helps insulate the drink and keep it cold longer

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