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This Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino copycat is caffeine-free and made without ice cream! No artificial flavors and ready in 5 minutes.
Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino is good, but what’s better is not needing to queue and enjoying it whenever you want without breaking the bank!
Learn how to make a vanilla bean frappuccino without ice cream and sip it in 5 minutes! I even included ways to make it lighter—maybe you need it to be dairy-free or sugar-free.
It’s also made with real vanilla, scraped straight from the pod. It just makes it taste extra special compared to using vanilla extract.
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Why You’ll Love This Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe
- Once you learn how to make a vanilla bean frappuccino at home, you can enjoy the crowd-favorite at a fraction of the cost! It’s also easy to adjust the ingredient quantities if you want to share, wink.
- This vanilla bean frappuccino Starbucks copycat uses real vanilla, and I swear you can taste the difference! You’ll never think of vanilla as a “plain and boring” flavor again.
- This Starbucks vanilla frappuccino is caffeine-free, making it great for kids. And since it’s made without ice cream, adults looking for a lighter alternative to milkshakes will surely love it.
Ingredients
Whole milk –The base of this Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino no ice cream recipe. Full-fat dairy or plant-based, it doesn’t really matter. However, I do recommend going with something that’s fatty and creamy.
Ice cubes – Of course, you can’t learn how to make vanilla bean frappe at home without ice to achieve the drink’s signature thick consistency.
Sugar – You can adjust the amount to your liking or try a different sweetener to give your homemade vanilla bean frappuccino a little extra something.
Xanthan gum – Our secret ingredient to make this Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino recipe without ice cream work. It gives the base body without watering down the vanilla flavor.
Vanilla bean – For the best vanilla flavor. It’s definitely way better than pumping a vanilla frappe full of artificial flavors!
Side note: If all you’ve got is vanilla extract, then just use it. This is a judgment-free zone!
Heavy whipping cream – Just because you’re making vanilla bean frappuccino at home doesn’t mean it shouldn’t look like it’s from a coffee shop.
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Dairy-Free Alternatives
If you want to make this Starbucks frappuccino vanilla bean recipe vegan, oat milk makes a great base. Oatly’s Barista Edition is actually what’s used in some Starbucks drinks!
Frozen Banana
A trick to thicken this vanilla bean frappe as naturally as possible is to blend it with a frozen banana! Not only does it sort of taste like ice cream, but it’s also way more wholesome than using artificial thickeners.
Sugar-free Sweeteners
For a sugar-free vanilla frappuccino, use monk fruit sweetener or make a vegan stevia simple syrup from scratch.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Tweak it However You Want
Got ice cream? Go ahead and make your Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino with it to make it extra indulgent! If you still want to keep it less guilt-inducing, this vegan vanilla ice cream fits the bill.
Make a Big Batch
You can easily scale up this vanilla bean frappe recipe by doubling or tripling the ingredients, depending on how much your blender can handle.
Add Coffee for Extra Kick
If you just can’t go without coffee like me, you might also like this vanilla frappuccino with a shot of hot espresso poured right on top! It’ll be like an affogato—so good!
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Starbucks Copycat Recipe FAQs
Does vanilla bean frappuccino have caffeine?
Nope. Both this copycat and the actual Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino drink by Starbucks are caffeine-free.
What is in a vanilla bean frappuccino?
Starbucks Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage is made with ice, milk, frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, vanilla syrup, and vanilla bean powder. For this vanilla bean creme frappuccino Starbucks copycat, you’ll need ice, milk, sugar, xanthan gum, vanilla bean, and whipped cream.
What does the vanilla bean frappuccino taste like?
This vanilla frappuccino tastes like a rich vanilla milkshake. It’s not as sweet as a traditional milkshake, and you can definitely taste the more pronounced flavor from the aromatic vanilla bean.
Can you make a vanilla frappuccino without ice cream?
Yes. This homemade Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino no ice cream recipe will give you a cafe-quality, thick drink, thanks to xanthan gum. I haven’t tried using another thickener, though.
Can you freeze the leftovers?
This recipe makes a single batch, but if you have leftovers, you can probably freeze it in an ice cube tray and re-blend the next day.
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Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Pinch xanthan gum
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Add the milk and ice cubes to the blender.
- Pour in the sugar, xanthan gum, and scraped vanilla seeds.
- Blend on High speed until the mixture is smooth and thick, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the vanilla frappuccino into your cup or glass.
- Finish with whipped cream on top, and serve!
Notes
- Got ice cream? Go ahead and make your Starbucks vanilla bean frappuccino with it to make it extra indulgent! If you still want to keep it less guilt-inducing, this vegan vanilla ice cream fits the bill.
- You can easily scale up this vanilla bean frappe recipe by doubling or tripling the ingredients, depending on how much your blender can handle.
- If you just can’t go without coffee like me, you might also like this vanilla frappuccino with a shot of hot espresso poured right on top! It’ll be like an affogato—so good!
Nutrition
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