Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (No Ice Cream) Recipe
A creamy and refreshing Vanilla Bean Frappuccino made without ice cream, blending whole milk, ice, sugar, xanthan gum, and vanilla bean paste into a smooth, sweet beverage topped optionally with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Frappuccino Base
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup ice
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (add 1/2–1 tbsp more if preferred sweeter)
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Topping (Optional)
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the whole milk, ice, granulated sugar, xanthan gum, and vanilla bean paste to a blender.
- Blend Until Creamy: Blend on high until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy; this can take between 60 seconds and 3 minutes depending on your blender’s power.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Taste the frappuccino and add an additional 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of sugar if you prefer it sweeter. Blend again briefly to incorporate the extra sugar.
- Serve and Top: Pour the frappuccino into a glass and top with whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Xanthan gum helps to thicken the frappuccino, giving it a creamy texture without using ice cream.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference after blending.
- Using vanilla bean paste adds a rich vanilla flavor with visible vanilla specks.
- This recipe can be made dairy-free by substituting whole milk with almond or oat milk.
- For a colder frappuccino, use more ice or chill the milk before blending.
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