If you love rich and creamy frozen drinks and coffee drinks, you’re probably familiar with Starbucks’ Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. This delicious concoction is akin to a creamy vanilla ice cream shake, but appropriate to drink with your breakfast!
This is also a great option for anyone avoiding excess caffeine because this Frappuccino doesn’t even have coffee in it. This Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe is a favorite among our kiddos along with our Cotton Candy Frappuccino.
It’s also one of the simplest Starbucks DIY recipes to try at home: as simple as blending together a few ingredients and serving ice-cold!
Our Favorite Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe Substitutes
Since the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino is an especially rich and cream-based drink, you’ll want to pay extra attention to this as you recreate the vanilla bean Frappuccino at home if you are attempting to give it a healthy spin!
Consider one of the following milk options to cut calories when making your DIY Vanilla Bean Frappuccino.
| Milk Type | Calories/1 cup Serving | Average Cost |
| Whole milk | 150 cal | $2.19/gallon |
| 2% milk | 120 cal | $2.19/gallon |
| Skim milk | 80 cal | $2.19/gallon |
| Soy milk | 100 cal | $3.99/half gallon |
| Almond milk | 60 cal | $3.99/gallon |
| Oat milk | 90 cal | $5.29/half gallon |
Though some of these milk substitutes may cost a bit more per serving, it is still far cheaper than buying just one drink from Starbucks.
You’ll also need to pick out an ice cream that you love the flavor of while watching the calories if you are going for a healthy DIY option.
Fortunately, purchasing a half-gallon or gallon of milk and a tub of ice cream will allow you to make several drinks for the price of one at Starbucks- enough for the whole family.
Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe
This recipe tastes identical to the Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe. Deliciously sweet and indulgent, this is a recipe the whole family will enjoy! We can’t duplicate Disney World at home, but at least this sweet treat (which is one of Ella’s Disney go-to) makes up for it a little bit.
Ingredients
- ½ cup vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup ice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
Directions
Pour all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream to taste.
Bonus; add a chocolate syrup drizzle at the bottom of your cup for extra sweetness!
Healthy Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Creamy drinks can be tough to make healthy. Since the culprits in this recipe are the whole milk and ice cream, try swapping those two ingredients for low-cal or low-fat alternatives. You can mix and match to find your preferred flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-cal vanilla bean ice cream, or vanilla bean frozen yogurt (we love Enlightened Vanilla Bean!)
- 1 cup skim milk or another milk alternative
- 1 cup ice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
Directions
Pour all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream to taste.
Everyone can use a little sweet treat now and then! As you have seen, our Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe is fairly simple to make and you only need 5 simple ingredients. In fact, there’s a good chance you might have everything you need around your house already.
So what are you waiting for? Get to it! You definitely won’t regret it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the DIY Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe
Does the vanilla bean Frappuccino have coffee in it?
The traditional Vanilla Bean Frappuccino served at Starbucks does not contain coffee. It is a blended beverage made with ice, milk, vanilla bean powder or Frappuccino syrup, and ice cream base.
However, some variations of the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, such as the Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino, may include a shot of espresso or coffee in the recipe.
This recipe is super easy to make as a homemade Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Is a vanilla bean Frappuccino a milkshake?
A vanilla bean Frappe can be considered a type of milkshake since it is a blended beverage that typically contains ice cream or ice cream base, milk, and sweetener.
However, what sets a vanilla bean Frappuccino apart from a traditional milkshake is the addition of real vanilla bean or vanilla syrup, which gives it a unique and delicious flavor.
Moreover, the Frappuccino taste is also distinct from a regular milkshake.
How much caffeine is in vanilla bean Frappuccino?
The amount of caffeine in a vanilla bean Frappuccino can vary depending on the recipe and the size of the drink.
However, the traditional Vanilla Bean Frappuccino served at Starbucks does not contain coffee, and therefore has no caffeine.
If you are making a homemade vanilla bean Frappuccino with a powerful blender, the caffeine content will depend on the type and amount of coffee you choose to add to the recipe.
For example, if you add a shot of espresso, you can expect to have approximately 75 mg of caffeine in a 12-ounce serving.
It is also worth noting that many recipes for homemade vanilla bean Frappuccinos call for granulated sugar or flavored syrups, which can add additional sweetness to the drink without contributing to the caffeine content.
The vanilla flavor in a vanilla bean Frappuccino usually comes from either vanilla extract or vanilla syrup, which also do not contain caffeine.
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