Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)

Creamy blended vanilla beverage with real vanilla bean, milk, and ice for a refreshing homemade treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup whole milk (or any milk of choice)
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream

→ Flavor

04 - 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)

→ Sweetener

05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)

→ Topping

06 - Whipped cream, for topping (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Add milk, ice cubes, vanilla ice cream, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and sugar to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, with no ice chunks remaining.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more sugar if desired. Blend briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour into two tall glasses, top with whipped cream if using, and serve immediately with straws.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • You will save yourself a trip to the coffee shop and wonder why you ever paid five dollars for something this simple
  • The real vanilla bean creates this gorgeous speckled look that makes every glass feel like a special treat
02 -
  • Blend time matters, over blending creates weird foam and under blending leaves annoying ice chunks
  • Serve immediately because this beauty melts into sad vanilla soup within ten minutes
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before serving for that authentic coffee shop experience
  • Use a straw to stir periodically as you drink, keeping the texture consistent

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