Description
Enjoy a refreshing homemade Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with just a few simple ingredients. This easy-to-make coffee treat combines strong brewed coffee, creamy milk, and fragrant vanilla bean paste blended together with ice for a slushy, café-style beverage you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Frappuccino 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)
- 2 cups ice
Topping (Optional)
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Brew Coffee: Brew your favorite strong coffee using your preferred method and allow it to cool completely to avoid melting the ice too quickly in the blender.
- Mix Flavor Base: In a blender, combine the cooled coffee, vanilla bean paste, and sugar or sweetener. Blend briefly to mix well, then taste and adjust the sweetness as desired.
- Add Milk: Pour the milk into the blender with the coffee mixture and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Blend with Ice: Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the mixture reaches a thick, slushy consistency resembling a frappuccino.
- Serve: Pour the frappuccino into tall glasses. Optionally, top with whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade refreshment!
Notes
- You can use any type of milk such as dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk depending on your preference.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar or sweetener to suit your taste.
- Vanilla bean paste provides a richer, more natural vanilla flavor compared to extract.
- For a vegan or dairy-free option, use plant-based milk and omit the whipped cream or use a vegan alternative.
- To make it stronger, use espresso shots instead of brewed coffee.
