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Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

A cool, creamy treat capturing the sweet, vanilla flavor of Starbucks’ favorite, easily customizable to suit your cravings.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup vanilla bean ice cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup (or 1 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tbsp simple syrup)
  • Whipped cream (for topping)
  • Optional: a pinch of vanilla bean seeds or a dusting of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Add milk, ice, vanilla bean ice cream, and vanilla syrup to a blender.
  2. Blend on high until very smooth and slightly thick, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Taste and add a splash more milk if too thick, then blend another 5 seconds.
  4. Pour into a chilled glass, leaving room for whipped cream.
  5. Top with whipped cream, add a straw, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use very cold ingredients for optimal blending. For a lighter option, substitute ice cream with frozen yogurt. Enjoy immediately for the best texture.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: frappuccino, vanilla, Starbucks copycat, beverage, summer drink