Iced Vanilla Bean Beverage (Print out)

A creamy, refreshing iced vanilla bean coffee drink topped with rich coconut whipped cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Frappuccino

01 - 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1.5 cups ice cubes
04 - 3 tablespoons pure maple 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 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

10 - Extra vanilla bean seeds or ground cinnamon as desired

# How to Make It:

01 - Open the chilled coconut milk can 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 serving.
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 chilled glasses. Top each serving generously with coconut whipped cream and garnish with vanilla bean seeds or cinnamon if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a premium coffeehouse drink but costs a fraction of the price and takes barely ten minutes to make.
  • Real vanilla bean creates this floral complexity that vanilla extract just can't quite capture, and your taste buds will definitely notice.
  • The coconut whipped cream is genuinely creamy without any dairy, which was honestly shocking the first time I nailed it.
02 -
  • If your coconut milk didn't separate in the fridge, it means it was either too warm or the brand wasn't full-fat enough—go back and chill it longer or try a different brand next time.
  • Blending for too short a time leaves icy chunks that sit unpleasantly on your tongue, but blending too long makes the drink thin and watery instead of thick and luxurious.
03 -
  • For an even stronger coffee flavor, use cold brew concentrate instead of regular brewed coffee—it won't dilute as easily and creates a more intense drink.
  • If you find yourself making this regularly, keep cans of coconut milk in the fridge so you're always ready for a spontaneous frappuccino moment.
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