Iced Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable Version)

Refreshing iced coffee with vanilla bean and coconut whipped cream topping, perfect for warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Coconut Whipped Cream

07 - 1 can (13.5 fluid ounces) full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
08 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
09 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Extra vanilla bean seeds or ground cinnamon

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with minimal effort and no cooking required
  • Completely customizable to your sweetness and coffee strength preferences
  • Dairy-free and naturally vegan-friendly with gluten-free ingredients
  • Uses real vanilla bean for authentic, aromatic flavor that's far superior to artificial syrups
  • The coconut whipped cream is light, fluffy, and tastes incredible
  • Much more economical than buying frappuccinos from coffee shops
02 -
  • Chill your blender jar in the freezer for 10 minutes before blending for an extra frosty result
  • Use coffee ice cubes instead of regular ice to prevent dilution as they melt
  • Scrape vanilla beans with the back of a knife to extract maximum seeds and flavor
  • Coconut whipped cream can be made up to a day in advance and kept chilled in an airtight container
  • For best results, use full-fat coconut milk (not light or reduced-fat versions)
  • Blend on high speed for at least 30 seconds to achieve that signature frothy texture
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