Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (The BEST Copycat Recipe)

This Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino tastes just like the real thing. The homemade vanilla bean frappuccino is made with just 4 ingredients to create a thick and creamy frappe that is to die for. So you can save time and money while still enjoying this one-of-a-kind drink at home!

The Best Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

I don't know about you, but I love the Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino. I mean, it's by far the best non-caffeinated drink on their menu, and it just tastes amazing!

So I had to recreate the Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino at home, and I know I'm biased, but I think I nailed it!

This copycat vanilla bean frappuccino recipe is incredibly thick and creamy, with the best vanilla bean flavor and a touch of sweetness.

Gah, I'm obsessed with making it, and I can't get over how simple it is to whip!

You can literally make it in 1 minute by adding all of the ingredients to a blender. That's way less time than it'd take you to drive to your nearest Starbucks and wait in line, and it's so much cheaper to make too. 

By the way, if you love Starbucks as much as I do, you have to make this caramel ribbon crunch frappuccino or ice white chocolate mocha next!

Ingredients

This vanilla bean frappuccino is actually made with simple ingredients that you probably have at home already!

Check out all of the Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino ingredients:

• ½ cup whole milk 
• ⅓ cup vanilla bean ice cream
• ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup ice
• 1 tbsp whipped cream to serve with

See what I mean?

You'd never guess just a handful of ingredients go into this homemade vanilla bean frappuccino!

Ingredient Substitutions and Suggestions

This classic Starbucks drink is a dream when it's made how the recipe is written. However, you can make some changes to the frappuccino to have it better suit your taste.

First of all, you can use vanilla bean powder, vanilla syrup, or vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract. This will give your vanilla bean frappuccino a more natural flavor. And it's really fun to see the specks of vanilla beans in the drink!

As for the milk, I think whole milk works best for an extra-thick texture, but feel free to use any milk you want! Some other great options are almond milk, soy milk, oat milk.

Now, the best part of this vanilla bean frappuccino is topping it off with anything you want. You can top it with homemade whipped cream and add some vanilla flavoring to make it vanilla whipped cream! Or, you can use something like Cool Whip instead of classic whipped cream to finish off your vanilla bean frappe. 

How To Make Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

As I mentioned earlier, this copycat Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino can be made in about 1 minute!

Essentially, you add all the ingredients into the blender, blend until you have a smooth frappuccino, and pour it into your preferred glass.

Seriously, that's it, so let's get started!

Step 1: Add The Ingredients

First, you'll want to add the milk of your choice, vanilla ice cream or vanilla bean ice cream, vanilla extract or other vanilla flavorings, and ice to a food blender.

Step 2: Blend The Vanilla Frappuccino

Once all of the ingredients are in your blender, you can blend it all up for a minute or so until the ingredients combine into a thick and smooth mixture. If you want it to be thicker, just add some more ice to it, and if you want it to be thinner, you can add some more milk.

Step 3: Serve The Vanilla Bean Frappe

Finally, you're going to pour the blended frappuccino mixture into a chilled glass and top it with whipped cream.

Then serve it immediately and enjoy!

FAQS About This Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

What is in the vanilla bean frappuccino at Starbucks?

The vanilla bean frappuccino at Starbucks has vanilla bean powder, whole milk, and ice in it, then it's topped with whipped cream.

Can you freeze the leftovers?

Yes, you can freeze the leftovers!

Honestly, this copycat Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino is so good it's hard to believe you won't be able to finish all of it in one sitting. So if you want to make sure you have leftovers, you can make a double or triple batch of the recipe!

Then you'll want to either transfer the leftover frappuccino to a mason jar with a sealed lid or an airtight container and store it in the freezer for a month or so. Then whenever you want to drink it, just take the frozen frappuccino out of the freezer and defrost it at room temperature for a few minutes.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino!

This recipe makes the classic vanilla Starbucks frappuccino taste even better than the one they make at the iconic coffee shop. Seriously, it's so delicious you'll find yourself craving it every day, and since it's a breeze to make, you whip it up whenever you want!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this vanilla bean frappuccino recipe as much as I do.

As always, if you give this recipe a try, let me know how it goes in the comments below!

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