Skinny Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable Version)

A light, creamy blend featuring vanilla bean and almond milk for a refreshing coffee drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

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

→ Optional Toppings

06 - Light whipped topping, dairy-free or regular
07 - Additional 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 for 30 to 45 seconds until mixture reaches smooth, frothy consistency.
03 - Taste the frappuccino and add additional sweetener if needed to reach desired sweetness level.
04 - Divide blended mixture evenly between two tall glasses.
05 - Top each glass with light whipped topping and sprinkle of vanilla bean seeds or cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 5 minutes with minimal ingredients
  • Dairy-free and low calorie at only 55 calories per serving
  • Features real vanilla bean for authentic, luxurious flavor
  • Easily customizable to your preferred sweetness level
  • Perfect guilt-free alternative to coffeehouse drinks
02 -
  • Use barista-style almond milk for extra frothiness and creaminess
  • Freeze almond milk into ice cubes for an even thicker texture
  • Start with less sweetener—you can always add more to taste
  • Blend in bursts if your blender struggles with ice to prevent motor strain
  • Drink immediately for the best consistency and temperature
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