Homemade Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino
Make a thick, creamy, coffee-free vanilla blended drink at home that tastes like your favorite coffee shop version.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (or preferred milk)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or powder (optional, for flecks)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for extra thickness)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste (if using), and xanthan gum (if using) in a blender.
- Add the ice cubes to the blender.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and thick. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides.
- If the mixture is too thin, add a few more ice cubes and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Pour the frappuccino into a tall glass.
- Top generously with whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker texture without xanthan gum, use slightly less milk or add 1/4 cup of vanilla ice cream.
- If you want a coffee flavor, add one shot of cooled espresso or 1/4 cup of cold brewed coffee.
- Substitute whole milk with unsweetened almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version, but note the texture may be slightly less rich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 55
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 80