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Skinny Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

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Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

A couple weekends ago I was at Starbucks with a friend. I ordered my usual caffeine filled macchiato and she ordered a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. I can honestly say it had never crossed my mind to order something at Starbucks that didn’t have any coffee! But I was intrigued, it looked delicious! I tasted it and was totally in love. It is a super fantastic vanilla loaded ice cold drink. I immediately knew I had to recreate it.

Skinny Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

I did some quick googling and figured out most homemade versions of the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino include loads of ice cream. I really wanted to keep this drink on the lighter side of things so I tried a couple different mixtures of milk/yogurt/honey/vanilla and none of it was quite right. Ultimately, I decided the key to this drink is frozen fat free cool whip! Weird, I know. But it totally works. It mimics ice cream in that it adds a great creamy texture but without the calories.

This version is super simple and can be whipped up in a matter of minutes! The only thing even slightly tricky is the vanilla bean. If you haven’t ever used them before, just slice it lengthwise and you will see all of these little black “seeds” (I know they aren’t really seeds, but I don’t know what else to call them) just grab a small spoon and scoop them right into your blender.

And just in case you end up as addicted to this drink as I am and don’t want to spend all your money on vanilla beans look in the ethnic food section at your grocery instead of the baking aisle. They are likely much cheaper! And If you happen to have a World Market near you, they are even cheaper!

Skinny Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

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Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

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2 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups ice
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen fat free cool whip
  • 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise and inside scooped out
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a bender and blend for one minute or until ice is totally crushed.
  2. This makes 2 large cups or 4 small cups
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Comments

  2. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    Oooh, fat free cool whip is a great idea! Bet it adds a nice sweetness and thickness without a ton of calories. This looks so tasty! I could really go for one of these every night on these hot summer days.
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  4. Kelly says

    This looks so refreshing! I love Starbucks but making this at home sounds so much better - I could definitely go for one right now :)
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  5. Isadora @ she likes food says

    I love all the drinks that you come up with! I think I've actually had that drink at Starbucks and I remember loving it! It does taste a lot like a milkshake, which I also happen to love! That's awesome that you lightened this up and I wish I had a huge glass of this right now!
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    • Maebells says

      Thanks Izzy! My husband is a weirdo that ONLY likes vanilla ice cream, but we rarely ever ice cream around so this is the perfect low calorie alternative to a milkshake. We can't stop drinking them!
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  6. Natalie says

    How funny!! I created a paleo vanilla bean frap a couple of weeks ago that I'm getting ready to post. Great minds, girl. :) Also, how did I not know World Market had vanilla beans?! It's practically my second home. Although I do avoid the food aisles because I always end up buying 4 packages of Manner hazelnut wafers. I lived down the street from the factory in Austria for a while and I can't NOT buy those.
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    • Maebells says

      I can't wait to see how you make yours! I tried a lot of different versions before I found one that was vanilla enough! :) And I totally know what you mean about World Market, I always leave with wayyyy more than I mean to! They just have the stuff!
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  9. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    I've seen those non-coffee drinks at Starbucks, but have never thought to try them, either! I love that you used cool whip in here, Annie! What a wonderful idea, especially to keep it on the lighter side. Pinning!
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  15. Jamie says

    I love my coffee so I don't know about a Starbucks drink with no coffee! Lol! But it looks interesting enough to try, maybe on a whim!
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  16. Kathi @ Laughingspatula.acom says

    ooooh, this looks fantastic! I love Starbucks knock off recipes...I've done a few myself and I work there! I work at the Corporate offices in Seattle and drink, pretty much, only iced tea...dork huh? Love the addition of cool-whip, super clever! Kathi
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  20. Ryan says

    If you're still feeling weird about ordering a non-coffee drink at Starbucks, have them add a shot of espresso "affogato style" to this frappucino. They just poor it over the top. It's incredible. If you have an espresso maker, you can do that at home with this recipe too.
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  22. Kay says

    I just went looking for a good recipe for this and found your blog--you're my new favorite person! Especially since you've made it healthier for us peoples trying to lose a few pounds... I'm now off to the grocery store, once I've subscribed to your blog...!
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    • Maebells says

      Oh Kay you just made my day!! :) I am so glad you found my blog! I actually just bought more vanilla beans for this today! I just can't get enough! I hope you enjoy!
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  24. Sondra H says

    I was wondering if you could infuse whipping cream with the vanilla bean and make your own vanilla whipped cream. That way you get a little more bang for your buck. Vanilla beans infuse really well in a lot of stuff.. might be worth a try!
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    • Maebells says

      Now Sondra I think you might just be on to something here!! What amazing idea! You would just have to freeze the whipped cream after you infused it because the frozen cream is what gives you that dreamy texture. Fantastic idea! I think I will have to give it a try! :)
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    • Maebells says

      Robin, I had no idea! :) I am so glad you clarified that! I love working on "at home" versions of my favorite restaurant foods, I am so glad you enjoy this one too! :)
      Reply

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