Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe – Beragampengetahuan

If you love Starbucks Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino, you’re not alone. It’s a well-deserved classic. Who can argue with sweet and fragrant vanilla? And it’s super easy to recreate an even better homemade version. 

Starbucks relies heavily on sugar, with a whopping 52 grams in a grande size, and chemical flavors. Our copycat Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe cuts the sugar and skips the weird additives to really let the creamy vanilla shine. After all, it should be the start of this frosty show! 

How to Make a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino At Home

There are just two simple steps to make this drink at home. Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, you’re less than 5 minutes away from a tasty treat!

Let’s get started!

Step 1: Blend The Frappuccino

Add the milk, ice, and ice cream to a blender. If your vanilla ice cream doesn’t have a powerful vanilla flavor, add ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or use an equal amount of pure vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy, then pour into a tall glass.

Step 2: Add The Topping

Top with whipped cream, either homemade whipped cream or a store-bought option like Cool Whip. Add a swirl of chocolate or caramel sauce if you’re feeling decadent.

What is a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino?

A Vanilla Bean Frappuccino is a frozen blended drink offered on the Starbucks Frappuccino Menu. It’s one of the creme frappuccinos, which means it uses a coffee-free creme base rather than the standard frappuccino syrup. This makes it a great option for an after-dinner beverage or a treat for kids (1).

Does the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Have Coffee In It?

No, the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino doesn’t have coffee in it, but you can easily add a shot of espresso when you make your own Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. Starbucks offers a version with coffee called the Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino.

What is in a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino at Starbucks?

You might expect the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino to be as simple as a vanilla milkshake, but Starbucks uses an assortment of unnecessary ingredients to improve efficiency, keep things shelf stable, and ramp up the sugar to keep you coming back (2).

The ingredients list of the Starbucks drink is:

Ice, Milk, Creme Frappuccino Syrup [sugar, water, natural flavor, salt, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, citric acid], Whipped Cream [cream, mono and diglycerides, carageenan, vanilla syrup], Vanilla Bean Powder [sugar, natural flavor, vanilla bean pieces].

Did you count how many ways sugar is hiding in there? Our homemade version uses simple ingredients without compromising on flavor.

What does the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino taste like?

The Vanilla Bean Frappuccino tastes just like a vanilla milkshake, but adding ice makes it a bit more refreshing. It has a strong vanilla taste without any competing flavors, so this drink is for true vanilla fanatics.

Are you more of a chocolate lover? Then check out our Starbucks copycat recipe for the Chocolate Chip Creme Frappuccino.

Can you make a Vanilla Frappuccino without ice cream?

Yes, you can make this vanilla bean frappe recipe without ice cream. Add an extra ½ cup of ice cubes, ½ cup of heavy whipping cream, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla paste or extract to the blender instead of vanilla bean ice cream. You can also add ¼ teaspoon of xanthan gum to mimic the ice cream’s creamy stability; that’s what Starbucks does. Make a lower-fat vanilla bean frappe using whole milk, half-and-half, or almond milk instead of whipping cream.

Can you freeze the leftovers?

Yes, you can freeze the leftovers, which is a great option if you want to make a large batch. The best method is to pour the leftover frappuccino into an ice cube tray to freeze it in small cubes. When you’re ready to serve, dump the cubes into a blender and blend. Depending on your blender, you may need to add a splash of milk to get it going.

Final Thoughts

This copycat Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe is a huge upgrade from the Starbucks original in nutrition and taste. It’s just as creamy and refreshing when you make it at home, but the dominant flavor is vanilla, not generic sweetness. Give it a try! It tastes amazing, and I promise you’ll never be tempted by the coffee shop version again.