Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
This vanilla bean frappuccino is cool and creamy with the perfect vanilla flavor you crave. I love that it is both quicker and cheaper than what you can get at Starbucks.
Ditch the drive-through: Make this copycat Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino at Home
I love coffee, but when I'm craving something different, this vanilla bean frappuccino hits the spot. I bet you can whip it up faster than you can get through the Starbucks line. It's also great for kids who want a fancy drink like Mommy too. Enjoy with copycat Starbucks baked goods like lemon loaf or gingerbread loaf for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest drink.
- Heavy Cream: Don't leave out the cream, as it gives it a luscious, rich texture.
- Vanilla: You can use vanilla extract or vanilla beans here.
Avoid Imitation vanilla
Since this recipe has so few ingredients we want every ingredient to pack as much flavor as possible. It's flavor can be harsh and one note.
️Krystle's Tips and Tricks️
- Ice Ice Baby: I prefer ice made from bottled or filtered water for a neutral taste. Crushed ice blends more evenly than cubes too.
- Use a high-speed blender for a silky smooth drink. I like the Vitamix.
- Thickening: Starbucks uses Xanthan gum to thicken its drinks, but I cannot find it at my local small-town store. If your drink is thinner than you'd like, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla instant pudding mix.
- Working With Vanilla Beans: Use a sharp knife to split the bean in half lengthwise. Scoop out the beans with a knife or small spoon.
Keep YOur Vanilla Bean Pods
You paid a lot for these bad boys so put them to work! Use to poach fruit or infuse into sugar or salt.
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Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 3 Tablespoons White Sugar
- 1 Vanilla Bean (or 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract)
- 2 Cups Ice
- Whipped Cream If Desired
Instructions
- Pour whole milk, heavy cream, white sugar, vanilla bean (or extract), and ice into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest drink.
- Heavy Cream: Don't leave out the cream, as it gives it a luscious, rich texture.
- Vanilla: You can use vanilla extract or vanilla beans here. Avoid imitation vanilla.
- I prefer ice made from bottled or filtered water for a neutral taste. Crushed ice blends more evenly than cubes.
- If your drink is thinner than you'd like, try adding a teaspoon of instant pudding mix.
- Working With Vanilla Beans: Use a sharp knife to split the bean in half lengthwise. Scoop out the beans with a knife or small spoon.
Nutrition
This vanilla bean frappuccino is so YUM!!! I love this delicious version!!!
Oh my I am so excited to try this, looks like the perfect way to start the day!
Haven't had a vanilla frappe in ages, so seeing this was quite the treat!
Hi! I just wanted to know if you could replace the heavy cream with Half n' Half. This recipe seems very good!
Yes, I think that would turn out okay KayKay! Still creamy, but a little less calories. Please come back and let me know how it goes!
Such a decadent treat! This is such a refreshing snack!
So cool and creamy! Perfect in every way!! This will be on repeat!
This was so good!! My husband really loved it!
This is a winner! It was even better than the local coffee drive through! I love being able to have a favorite like this and not leaving the house to go get it!
I love this idea! I can't wait to make this! My daughter is going to love this!
This is one of my go-two’s! I make it all the time. Yum!
My name is krystle too ! Can’t wait to try this !
Hi Krystle!
Haha great to meet you, hope your name doesn't get misspelled as often as mine. 😉
Come back sometime and let me know what you think of the drink.
Delicious! I absolutely love this drink!
Delicious!! I love it!
Yay thanks so much for letting me know Macy!
I love, love, love this recipe. I got tired of going to Starbucks to get this one drink, thank you so much for letting me do it at home!!!
Yay, so glad you like it. Thanks for taking the time to let us know. Cheers!
This is the kind of stuff that saves lives. And wallets. And the embarrassment of the Starbucks girl knowing my name and order by heart. For real though, looks amazing!
LOL!! There is a certain restaurant around here that known my order -hangs head in shame-.