Homemade Vanilla Frappuccino
10 min
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easy
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vegetarian
Recipe by Eunice
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
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| 10 min | 0 min | 10 min |
Introduction
This homemade vanilla Frappuccino is creamy, frosty, and tastes just like a coffeehouse treat without the coffee.
It blends vanilla bean ice cream, milk, and sweetened condensed milk for a rich, ultra-smooth sip every time.
Make it for hot summer afternoons, after-school snacks, or an easy dessert that feels a little bit special.
Ingredients (2 servings)
Ingredients
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How to Make Homemade Vanilla Frappuccino
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Chill the glasses
Place two tall glasses in the freezer while you blend the drink, so they get frosty.
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Add everything to the blender
Add the vanilla bean ice cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
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Blend until smooth
Blend on high until the ice is crushed and the mixture looks thick and creamy.
If it feels too thick, add a splash of milk and blend again briefly.
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Taste and adjust sweetness
Taste the frappuccino and add a little more sweetened condensed milk if you want it sweeter.
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Serve with whipped cream
Pour into the chilled glasses, leaving room at the top for whipped cream.
Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream right before serving, if you like.
Substitutions
- Replace vanilla bean ice cream with dairy-free vanilla ice cream
- This keeps the drink creamy and thick, but makes it friendly for dairy-free guests.
- Replace milk with oat milk
- Oat milk adds body and a mild cookie-like flavor, while still blending into a smooth, frosty texture.
- Replace ice with frozen coffee cubes
- Frozen coffee cubes add a gentle coffee kick and keep the drink cold without watering the flavor down.
Tips
- Use very cold ingredients
- Cold milk and ice cream help the drink stay thick, so chill everything well before blending.
- Do not overfill the blender
- Leave some space at the top, so the ice moves freely and blends into tiny pieces.
- Adjust texture with ice or milk
- For a thicker drink, add a handful of ice; for a thinner drink, add a splash of milk.
- Serve immediately
- This frappuccino melts fast, so pour, top with whipped cream, and serve as soon as it is blended.
Nutrition Facts *
| Energy | 285 | kcal |
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| Protein | 9 | g |
| Total Fat | 12 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 | g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 | g |
* Approximate, per serving.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
FAQ
- Can I make this without a blender?
- You really need a blender to crush the ice and mix everything evenly for a true frappuccino texture.
- How can I make this less sweet?
- Use only one tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk at first, then add more slowly until the sweetness feels right.
- Can I add coffee to make it taste like a latte?
- Yes, replace part of the milk with chilled strong coffee or espresso, then blend as usual until smooth.
Serving Suggestions
This homemade vanilla frappuccino shines with simple add-ins like chocolate drizzle, caramel sauce, or a sprinkle of crushed cookies.
For a fun party twist, set out mix-ins like mini chocolate chips and flavored syrups so everyone customizes their glass.
Reviews
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Robert, Colorado Springs: Quick and easy to whip up on a busy weeknight, and it turned out thick, creamy, and just sweet enough with a dollop of whipped cream that my family loved.
: Happy it hit that thick, creamy, just-sweet-enough spot for you, Robert, and whipped cream is always a good call! 😊
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