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Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Copycat
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Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Copycat

This Vanilla Bean Frappuccino copycat blends creamy milk, vanilla ice cream, real vanilla bean, and ice into a thick café-style frozen drink. Smooth, sweet, and perfectly creamy, it tastes just like the Starbucks classic but costs a fraction to make at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blended vanilla frappuccino, homemade vanilla frappuccino, starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino copycat, vanilla bean frappuccino copycat, vanilla bean frappuccino recipe, vanilla cream frappuccino, vanilla frozen drink
Servings: 1
Author: Ella

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Tall glasses
  • Spoon

Ingredients

Frappuccino Base

2 | cups | whole milk

½ | cup | vanilla ice cream

2 | cups | ice

3 | tbsp | vanilla simple syrup or sugar

1 | tsp | vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

2 | tbsp | heavy cream

Pinch | salt

Instructions

  • Add milk, heavy cream, vanilla syrup, vanilla bean paste, and salt to a blender.
  • Add vanilla ice cream and ice cubes.
  • Blend on low for 10 seconds, then high for about 30 seconds until smooth and thick.
  • Check consistency. Add a few more ice cubes if needed for a thicker frappuccino.
  • Pour into tall glasses.
  • Top with whipped cream and garnish with vanilla powder or vanilla bean specks.

Notes

  • Vanilla ice cream helps create the signature thick frappuccino texture
  • Vanilla bean paste gives visible vanilla specks and stronger flavor
  • Blend long enough so ice becomes completely smooth
  • Whole milk creates the creamiest result
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less vanilla syrup