Description
Starbucks-inspired vanilla bean frappuccino brings coffeehouse magic straight to home kitchens. Creamy blended ice, vanilla syrup, and whipped cream create a refreshing summer treat you can craft with simple ingredients and minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup milk (any variety)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar or sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla bean paste
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a robust coffee brew and allow it to reach room temperature, ensuring a rich flavor base for the frappuccino.
- Transfer the cooled coffee into a blender and incorporate vanilla bean paste with granulated sugar, mixing thoroughly until ingredients are harmoniously integrated.
- Pour cold milk into the coffee mixture, blending until a uniform, silky texture is achieved.
- Gradually introduce ice cubes into the blender, pulsing until the mixture transforms into a frosty, smooth consistency with small ice crystals.
- Carefully transfer the chilled frappuccino into tall serving glasses, creating an elegant presentation.
- Optional: Crown the beverage with a generous dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
- Serve immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and refreshing texture of the homemade frappuccino.
Notes
- Chill coffee thoroughly before blending to prevent ice from melting and diluting the drink’s rich flavor.
- Use high-quality vanilla bean paste for an authentic, deep vanilla taste that elevates the entire frappuccino experience.
- Experiment with milk alternatives like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that’s equally creamy and delicious.
- Adjust ice quantity to control thickness – less ice creates a smoother drink, while more ice makes it more slushy and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Coffee
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg