Homemade Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Make a smooth, icy copycat Vanilla Bean Frappuccino at home using simple ingredients. This recipe focuses on achieving the correct thick texture.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or preferred milk)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract plus 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean seeds if available)
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thickness)
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Place the ice cubes, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla bean paste (or extract/seeds), xanthan gum (if using), and salt into a high-speed blender.
- Start blending on a low speed to break down the ice, then gradually increase the speed to high.
- Blend continuously until the mixture is completely smooth and has a thick, uniform consistency, scraping down the sides if necessary. This usually takes 30 to 60 seconds depending on your blender.
- Pour the mixture into a tall glass.
- Top with whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker drink, increase the amount of ice by 1/4 cup or add a small amount of vanilla ice cream.
- If you do not want coffee, omit it. The vanilla flavor is the focus here.
- To make this dairy-free, use oat milk or almond milk and a non-dairy heavy cream alternative.
- Adjust the sugar to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 60