Homemade Vanilla Frappuccino
10 min
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easy
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vegetarian
Recipe by Eunice
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Cindy Fisher, New York, NY: FULL DISCLOSURE: Not the best frap I've ever made in some 20 years of messing with blender drinks, but it does get 5 stars because it's so easy and reliable.I use store brand ice cream, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk. No need tp buy fancy stuff here.TIPS: Chill the glasses at least 10 minutes ❄️ Make SURE the ingredients are really coldDo NOT overfill the blender or you get chunksIt works fone for me!
: Glad it’s been easy and reliable for you, Cindy!
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Julie, Hamilton, Canada: So creamy and refreshing, loved it!
: Happy you enjoyed it, Julie!
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Amy, San Francisco: I have kids who always ask for a coffeehouse frappuccino, so I went looking for a recipe that don't have coffee but still tastes like the real thing. The drinks that i usually make are either too watery or not sweet enough. I tried this recipe and had great success, it came out creamy and frosty and the vanilla flavor was perfect, and the whipped cream on top made it feel special. Thanks for sharing this homemade vanilla frappuccino recipe, it will be my go to summer treat 😊
: Happy it worked out for you, Amy!
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Robert, Colorado Springs: Quick and easy to whip up, and it turned out great!
: Happy to hear that, Robert!
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