Description
Enjoy the indulgent taste of a coffee shop frappuccino without the extra calories or ice cream. This vanilla bean frappuccino recipe is creamy, refreshing, and easy to customize — perfect for a guilt-free treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strongly brewed coffee, chilled (or 2 shots espresso)
- 1 cup milk (whole, 2%, almond, or oat milk)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
- 2–3 cups ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thicker texture)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, vanilla bean powder or ground cinnamon, caramel sauce
Instructions
- Brew strong coffee and chill completely for at least 2 hours or overnight; alternatively, let espresso cool to room temperature.
- Slice vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds to release the rich vanilla flavor.
- In a blender, combine chilled coffee, milk, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds or extract.
- Add ice cubes, heavy cream (if using), and xanthan gum for thickness if desired.
- Blend on low, then high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and frothy with a slushy texture.
- Adjust consistency by adding more ice for thickness or milk/coffee if too thick.
Notes
- Using a high-powered blender improves texture.
- Freezing coffee into ice cubes helps keep frappuccino thick without watering it down.
- A pinch of xanthan gum mimics the creamy texture usually provided by ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 oz
- Calories: 150-200
- Sugar: varies by sweetener choice
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 3-7g depending on milk and cream
- Saturated Fat: varies by milk and cream
- Unsaturated Fat: varies by milk choice
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 4-6g
- Cholesterol: depends on milk and cream used