Vanilla Bean Coconut Frappuccino (Printable Version)

Smooth blend of vanilla bean and chilled coconut milk with a hint of maple syrup.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk, chilled
02 - 0.5 cup coconut cream
03 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
05 - 1.5 cups ice cubes

→ Topping

06 - Whipped coconut cream, optional for garnish
07 - Toasted coconut flakes, optional for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Add coconut milk, coconut cream, vanilla bean seeds or extract, maple syrup, and ice cubes to blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and frothy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
03 - Taste the beverage and add additional syrup if needed to reach desired sweetness level.
04 - Pour the blended mixture evenly into two tall glasses.
05 - Top with whipped coconut cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes if desired.
06 - Serve immediately with a straw while the beverage is cold and frothy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy coffee shop creation but costs a fraction of the price and takes less time than your commute.
  • The real vanilla bean makes it taste genuinely special, not like you're settling for a dairy-free option.
  • You can have it ready before anyone even asks for a refill, and it's naturally vegan so everyone at your table can enjoy it.
02 -
  • The vanilla bean seeds really do matter—they make the drink feel handmade and thoughtful in a way that extract alone can't quite capture, even though extract is convenient.
  • If your blender struggles with ice, let it sit for a minute in the blender with the liquids before turning it on, and it'll crush more easily without you standing there wondering if something is breaking.
03 -
  • Scrape that vanilla bean pod with the back of your knife at a slight angle—you'll get more seeds and it's oddly satisfying to do.
  • If your blender is more than ten years old and seems to struggle, blend your ice separately for a few seconds before adding everything else, and it'll blend faster overall.
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