Description
Enjoy a refreshing and creamy Vanilla Bean Frappuccino made easily at home with simple ingredients like strong brewed coffee, vanilla bean paste, milk, and ice. This homemade version lets you customize sweetness and richness to your liking, perfect for a delicious chilled coffee treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup milk (any variety)
To Finish
- 2 cups ice
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew your favorite strong coffee and allow it to cool completely to ensure the frappuccino is refreshing and not diluted by warm liquid.
- Mix Coffee and Vanilla: In a blender, combine the cooled coffee, vanilla bean paste, and sugar or sweetener. Blend until completely mixed. Taste and adjust the sweetness as needed to suit your preference.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk of your choice into the blender and blend again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Ice: Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend until the mixture reaches a slushy, frappuccino-like consistency.
- Serve: Pour the frappuccino into tall glasses. Optionally, top with whipped cream for extra indulgence and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- The strength of the coffee impacts the flavor intensity; use a strong brew for best results.
- Vanilla bean paste adds rich, authentic vanilla flavor compared to extract.
- Milk varieties such as almond, oat, or soy can be used for dairy-free options.
- Adjust the sugar or sweetener quantity depending on your taste and dietary needs.
- For a thicker frappuccino, use less milk or add more ice.
- Whipped cream garnish is optional but adds a creamy finishing touch.
