Do you love ordering a Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino, but not all the calories, sugar and fat that come with it? Thanks so my easy 6-ingredient vanilla bean frappuccino recipe, you can now quickly make it at home. Both classic and skinny options!
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Do you love a cold, creamy Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino, but not having to pay over $4 every time you order? Forget the hefty price tag, and make your own frappuccino at home.
With my simple, 6-ingredient vanilla bean frappuccino recipe, you can whip up your favorite frappe at home for pennies on the dollar. Best of all, I have a classic just-like-Starbucks version and a skinny version that will save you major calories, sugar and fat!
What do I need to make a Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino at home?
- Ice
- Whole milk
- Vanilla bean ice cream
- Sugar
- Vanilla paste (you can also use vanilla extract, if paste isn’t available)
- Whipped cream for topping
For making a skinny version, here’s what you’ll need:
- Ice
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Low/No sugar vanilla yogurt, like Chobani Zero
- Granular monk fruit sweetener, like Whole Earth
- Vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)
- Whipped cream for topping – you can also use my Homemade Cool Whip recipe, which is fantastic topping for Frappuccino’s!
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. Thanks!
How do I make a frappe at home?
Making a frappuccino at home is very easy. Simply add the ice, ice cream (or yogurt), milk, sugar (or sweetener), and vanilla paste to your blender. On medium-high speed, blend the ingredients until the ice is pureed and all ingredients are a creamy consistency.
Love homemade milkshakes & blended drinks? Check out these recipes:
- Chick-fil-A Peach Milkshake
- Cherry Milkshake
- Mocha Smoothie
- Nutella Latte
- Chick-fil-A Cookies and Cream Milkshake
- Birthday Cake Milkshake
Blending should only take about 30-45 seconds on medium-high. Once completely blended, pour into a glass and top with whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy your frappuccino right away while cold.
Needed Tool: Blender
I use and enjoy this Blendtec Designer Series Blender for all of my smoothies, frappuccinos and protein shakes. It has come to be a very versatile tool in my kitchen, as I make everything from blender muffins and pancakes and even nut butter with this powerful blender.
Blendtec 650 Designer Series Blender with Wildside Jar
This is the Blender I use almost DAILY! Everything from smoothies, to cocktails, to waffle and muffin batter and even nut butter, this ultrapowerful blender creates an amazing puree every time. It’s very durable and made to last!
A blender can also be used as a milk frother. These drinks are perfect with frothed milk:
- Chai Tea Latte
- Caramel Brulee Latte
- Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha
- Eggnog Latte
- Skinny Peppermint Mocha
Ingredient Substitutions and Recommendations:
- Milk: for the classic version, I recommend using whole, dairy milk. However, for both classic and skinny versions you can substitute your preferred dairy or plant-based milk.
- Sugar or Sweetener: for the classic version, I used regular granulated sugar. For the skinny version, I recommend a granular OR liquid sweetener. I use and enjoy Whole Earth granular monk fruit sweetener or Sweet Drops, Vanilla Cream liquid stevia drops. Both are great non-sugar options. Because personal preferences vary greatly, I recommend starting with a small amount of sweetener, and add more to reach your desired sweetness level.
- Vanilla Paste: I chose to use vanilla paste, as it is contains real vanilla caviar from vanilla beans. This provides a superior vanilla flavor in its purest form. Paste is also less expensive than scraping a single vanilla bean, and you can use an exact amount. I used Taylor and Colledge Organic Vanilla Bean Paste from Amazon, which is pretty economical. You can also substitute vanilla extract instead of vanilla bean paste.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the recipe at the bottom of the post. Thanks!
Frequently asked questions about Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino:
No. The Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino does not contain coffee.
No. Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino has 0 mg of caffeine.
According to the Starbucks Nutrition Menu, the ingredients include ice, milk, cream frappuccino syrup, vanilla syrup, vanilla bean powder and whipped cream.
There are 380 calories, 16 g Fat and 52 g Sugar for a grande/medium vanilla bean frappuccino.
Looking for some yummy snacks to go with your frappe? Check out these favorites:
- Starbucks Pumpkin Scones
- Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf
- Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf
- Zucchini Banana Bread
- No Bake Granola Bars
- 4 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies
- Cherry Almond Breakfast Cookies at Real Housemoms
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Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe
Equipment
- blender I use and LOVE my Blendtec Designer Series Blender! We use it daily!
- Smoothie Tumbler These smoothie tumblers are fantastic for taking your smoothies & Frappuccino's on-the-go!
Ingredients
Starbucks Classic Version:
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Whipped Cream for topping
Skinny Version:
- 1 cup ice
- 1 (5.4 oz. cup) low sugar vanilla yogurt like Chobani Zero
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 teaspoons granular monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla paste
- Whipped Cream for topping
Instructions
- To a blender, add the ice, ice cream (or yogurt), milk, sugar (or sweetener) and vanilla paste. Blend medium-high speed until all ingredients are completely pureed and smooth.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream. Enjoy right away while cold.
Nutrition
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