Iced Vanilla Bean Frappuccino (Printable)

A creamy iced vanilla bean drink topped with toasted coconut foam for a cool, refreshing summer delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ Frappuccino Base

01 - 1 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
02 - 1 cup strong brewed coffee, chilled
03 - 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
04 - 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
05 - 2 cups ice cubes

→ Toasted Coconut Foam

06 - 1/2 cup coconut milk, barista style preferred
07 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
08 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

→ Topping

10 - Whipped cream, optional
11 - Extra toasted coconut, optional

# Directions:

01 - Place shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool completely.
02 - Combine milk, chilled coffee, vanilla syrup, vanilla bean seeds or paste, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy.
03 - Pour the blended frappuccino mixture evenly into two tall glasses.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine coconut milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a milk frother or handheld whisk, froth the mixture until thick and foamy peaks form.
05 - Gently fold 1 tablespoon of the cooled toasted coconut into the prepared foam using a spatula.
06 - Spoon the toasted coconut foam evenly over each frappuccino glass.
07 - Crown each frappuccino with whipped cream and a sprinkle of remaining toasted coconut if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and long spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like an expensive café drink but costs a fraction of the price once you've made it a few times.
  • The toasted coconut foam is genuinely addictive—that nutty flavor is impossible to replicate with store-bought versions.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the coconut in a dry skillet—it's the difference between a forgettable drink and one people will actually ask you to make again.
  • If your coconut milk isn't frothing properly, it's likely too cold or too thick; letting it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes or thinning it slightly makes all the difference.
03 -
  • Barista-style coconut milk (the kind sold specifically for steaming) froths differently than regular canned coconut milk, and it's worth seeking out if you're making these regularly.
  • If your milk frother isn't powerful enough, a simple handheld whisk works perfectly fine—it just takes a little more elbow grease and patience.
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