Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

Creamy, dreamy, vanilla bliss in a cup — this frappuccino nails the Starbucks magic.

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Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: copycat starbucks drink, vanilla bean, vanilla bean milkshake, vanilla frappuccino

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: drink

Calories: 645kcal

Cost: $3.75

Equipment

1 BLENDER high-speed for smoothest texture
1 measuring cup
1 tall glass or cold drink cup with dome lid

Ingredients

1.5 cup ice preferably crushed
3 scoop vanilla bean ice cream high-quality
0.75 cup whole milk or half & half for richness
1 tbsp simple syrup or vanilla syrup
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract if needed
1 tbsp dry milk powder optional, adds creamy texture
0.125 tsp xanthan gum optional, keeps it emulsified
2 tbsp whipped cream for topping

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Instructions

Add ice, vanilla bean ice cream, whole milk, simple syrup, vanilla bean paste, dry milk powder, and xanthan gum into a blender.
1.5 cup ice, 3 scoop vanilla bean ice cream, 0.75 cup whole milk, 1 tbsp simple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, 1 tbsp dry milk powder, 0.125 tsp xanthan gum
Blend on high speed until creamy, thick, and smooth with visible vanilla flecks.
Pour the frappuccino into a tall glass or cold drink cup.
0.75 cup whole milk
Top generously with whipped cream and serve immediately with a wide straw.
2 tbsp whipped cream

Notes

To mimic the signature Starbucks mouthfeel, use a spoonful of dry milk powder and a pinch of xanthan gum. Vanilla bean paste adds a richer, deeper vanilla flavor than extract alone.

This recipe is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Starbucks.

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