Iced Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printer View)

Creamy iced vanilla coffee blended smooth, crowned with luscious coconut whipped topping.

# Components:

→ Frappuccino

01 - 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk alternative
03 - 1½ cups ice cubes
04 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave syrup
05 - 1 vanilla bean with seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Coconut Whipped Cream

07 - 1 can (14 ounces) full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
08 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or to taste
09 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Extra vanilla bean seeds or ground cinnamon

# Method:

01 - Open the chilled can of coconut milk and scoop the solidified cream layer into a mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - In a blender, combine cooled coffee, almond milk, ice cubes, maple syrup, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy.
03 - Divide the frappuccino evenly between two glasses. Top generously with coconut whipped cream. Garnish with extra vanilla bean seeds or a light sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a coffeehouse splurge but costs a fraction of what you'd pay at the counter.
  • The coconut whipped cream is so ridiculously easy and actually better than the canned stuff.
  • You can make it dairy-free without sacrificing that creamy, indulgent mouthfeel.
02 -
  • Don't skip chilling the coconut milk overnight—room temperature cream won't whip properly no matter how hard you try.
  • If your vanilla bean feels hard and difficult to scrape, soak it in a tiny bit of warm water for five minutes first and it'll cooperate beautifully.
  • The frappuccino is best consumed immediately after blending; wait too long and it starts to separate and get watery.
03 -
  • Freeze extra coconut cream mixture in ice cube trays for future frappuccinos that are even creamier and faster to assemble.
  • If your blender struggles with ice, let the cubes sit for a minute under warm water to slightly soften them, or use crushed ice instead of whole cubes.
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