Iced Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable Version)

Cold coffee blended with vanilla bean and topped with fluffy coconut whipped cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Frappuccino

01 - 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk alternative
03 - 1.5 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 full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
08 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
09 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Extra vanilla bean seeds or ground cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Open the chilled can of coconut milk and scoop the solidified cream layer into a mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then whip with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until needed.
02 - Combine cooled coffee, almond milk, ice cubes, maple syrup, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and sea salt in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy.
03 - Divide the frappuccino evenly between two glasses. Top generously with coconut whipped cream and garnish with additional vanilla bean seeds or a light sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that café-quality texture at home without the guilt of knowing exactly what's in every ingredient.
  • The coconut whipped cream is vegan and dairy-free but tastes indulgent enough to make you close your eyes on the first sip.
  • It's genuinely faster than getting dressed and driving somewhere, yet feels like a small celebration.
02 -
  • Don't shake your coconut milk can before opening it—you want that separation to happen naturally, otherwise you'll just have liquid and no cream to whip.
  • If your blender struggles or the drink isn't creamy enough, you've probably used too much ice or not enough coffee; trust the measurements and it'll be perfect.
03 -
  • Make your coconut whipped cream a full day ahead and keep it chilled—it actually firms up and tastes even better the next day, making mornings easier.
  • If you don't have a hand mixer, a whisk and two minutes of determination will whip that coconut cream just fine, though your arm might argue with you about it.
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