Skinny Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)

A light, creamy blend of vanilla bean and almond milk offering a refreshing, chilled boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
03 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
04 - 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup

→ Optional Toppings

06 - Light whipped topping, dairy-free or regular
07 - Vanilla bean seeds or ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Add almond milk, ice cubes, vanilla bean paste, instant espresso powder, and maple syrup to blender
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy, approximately 30 to 45 seconds
03 - Taste mixture and add additional sweetener if needed to reach desired sweetness level
04 - Pour evenly into two tall glasses
05 - Add light whipped topping and sprinkle vanilla bean seeds or cinnamon if desired, serve immediately

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a café drink but costs about a third of what you'd pay for the real thing.
  • Real vanilla bean paste makes this feel fancy even though you're making it at home in your pajamas.
  • The whole thing takes less time than it does to get dressed, which feels like cheating in the best way.
02 -
  • Over-blending turns the whole thing grainy and thin instead of creamy and thick, so set a timer and stick to it.
  • Regular almond milk that's been sitting in the fridge sometimes separates, and that separation will make your drink watery—give it a good shake first or grab the barista-style version if you have it.
03 -
  • Freeze the almond milk in an ice cube tray the night before for a thicker, more decadent drink that doesn't get watered down as it sits.
  • If you're making this for someone else, let them taste it plain before you add toppings—sometimes the vanilla bean and espresso combo is enough of a celebration on its own.
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