Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

This Vanilla Bean Frappuccino is what our coffee shop dreams are made of! If you’re craving something sweet, refreshing, and ridiculously easy to whip up at home… this is it. Creamy vanilla bean blended into an icy treat, topped off with fluffy whipped cream; I consider this basically happiness in a cup! Plus, this Frappuccino recipe is extremely versatile; and I include simple ways to customize it below.

Grab your blender and let’s make some magic happen. — Also, you will be awarded bonus points if you make it with kids 🙂

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Caffeine

For me, one of the best things about this Starbucks-inspired Vanilla Bean Frappuccino is that it doesn’t contain any espresso or caffeine, making it perfect for kids, or for adults who prefer to skip the caffeine jitters. It’s like enjoying your favorite milkshake but with that dreamy, coffee shop twist!

But don’t worry, coffee lovers: if you’re craving a little kick, feel free to blend in an optional shot of espresso to create your own tasty, caffeinated version of this popular treat. Either way, this frappuccino is a Lone Goose certified crowd-pleaser!

If you are looking for a refreshing recipe that has a higher caffeine content, check out our Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso (includes recipe video).

Taste & Flavor

Many of you have probably already tried a vanilla bean frappuccino. It is likely to stick in your memory if you were able to enjoy one (or many), even if it was years ago in your youth. That was definitely the case with me. For those of you that are new to this beverage, I’ll do my best to describe the taste.

This homemade frappuccino is like sipping on a creamy vanilla milkshake, perfectly sweet and full of rich vanilla bean flavor. It’s cool, refreshing, and tastes just like a yummy dessert in drink form. Each sip is lightly sweetened, smooth without being too heavy, and has a flavor that makes you think of happy memories (at least it did for me). It’s simple, comforting, and honestly kind of dreamy. If you love classic vanilla shakes, you’re going to love this Vanilla Bean Frappuccino right from the first sip!

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Full Recipe Video

I like to include videos of our recipes, and this one is no different.

If you’re more of a visual learner, or you just love seeing a recipe in action, be sure to check out this quick and fun YouTube video for this Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. Watching the video is a great way to catch all the helpful tips and tricks, and pairing it with the written recipe makes creating this tasty treat a breeze. We had such a blast filming this one (maybe even a little too much fun!), and getting to sip on creamy frappuccinos afterward was the sweetest reward. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

If you’ve finished watching the video and are looking for a warmer beverage, check out our Brown Sugar Oat Milk Cortado – another one of my favorites.

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe

This recipe is for 1 serving of an approximately 16 oz Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. If you would like multiple drinks, just multiply the ingredients accordingly. We’ve found you can easily divide a standard 16 oz serving between two kids.

As stated above, this recipe does not contain coffee, espresso or caffeine. If you would like to customize it to contain caffeine, I recommend adding a single shot of espresso (or 1/4 cup of very strong coffee).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Ice
• 1 cup Milk (I use Whole Milk, but you can use Oat, Skim, etc)
• 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
• 2 Vanilla Beans*
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract*
• Whipped Cream (for topping)

*We use Madagascar Vanilla Beans and Small Batch Vanilla Extract from our Lone Goose Bakery Store, you should check them out. You can also find at least lower grade vanilla beans at most grocery stores.

Instructions

1. Add 1 cup of ice to blender cup or blender container
2. Pour in milk (or non dairy preference) to blender cup
3. Add 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar to blender cup
4. Take the two vanilla beans and slice them vertically. Then carefully scrape out the vanilla caviar and add the caviar to the other ingredients in the blender cup.
5. Add 1/4 tsp vanilla extract to the blender cup
6. Firmly add lid to top of blender cup/container. Add the blender cup/container to top of blender and verify that it is securely fastened. Blend on “Frozen Drink” setting or equivalent (should blend for approximately 1 minute).
7. Slowly pour the blender cup/container into a serving glass. Add optional whipped cream as topping.

You did it! Enjoy your Homemade Vanilla Bean Frappucino!

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Calories & Nutrition Info

This nutrition facts table is based on the ingredients listed in this recipe and includes whole milk and 2 tbsp of low fat whipped cream as the topping.

Try it with our Espresso Cookie Recipe

If you’re looking for a deliciously easy recipe that pairs nicely with a frappuccino, check out our Homemade Espresso Cookies. They are a sweet treat is perfect for family, friends, and small gatherings.

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino | Easy Recipe

Make Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino at home – easy, creamy, & caffeine-free! Perfect for kids, adults, & vanilla lovers. Includes video!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Blending Time 1 minute min

Total Time 6 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 1 Frappuccino

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Blender
• 1 Glass or Tumbler

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup Ice
• 1 cup Milk or non dairy alternative
• 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
• 2 Vanilla Beans
• ¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
• Whipped Cream for topping

Instructions

 

• Add 1 cup of ice to blender cup or blender container
• Pour in milk (or non dairy preference) to blender cup
• Add 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar to blender cup
• Take the two vanilla beans and slice them vertically. Then carefully scrape out the vanilla caviar and add the caviar to the other ingredients in the blender cup
• Add 1/4 tsp vanilla extract to the blender cup
• Firmly add lid to top of blender cup/container. Add the blender cup/container to top of blender and verify that it is securely fastened. Blend on “Frozen Drink” setting or equivalent (should blend for approximately 1 minute).
• Slowly pour the blender cup/container into a serving glass. Add optional whipped cream as topping.

Video

Keyword Easy, Frappuccino, Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Spring, Summer, Vanilla Extract