Vanilla Bean Frozen Drink - Like Starbucks

Name: Vanilla Bean Frozen Drink - Like Starbucks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; 2 cups ice, crushed; 1 cup milk; 1/3 cup vanilla-flavored syrup; 2 tablespoons whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

(3)

Recipe by Lise in Indiana

Lighter and more refreshing than a vanilla milk shake, this is similar to Starbuck's non-coffee Vanilla Bean frozen drink. Time includes making and cooling the vanilla syrup. You could use commercially-prepared vanilla syrup, instead.

MAKE IT SHINE! ADD YOUR PHOTO

People talking

Join In Now Join the conversation!

READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

for the vanilla syrup
3

cups granulated sugar
2

cups water
2

teaspoons vanilla bean paste
for the drink
2

cups ice, crushed
1

cup milk
¹⁄₃

cup vanilla-flavored syrup
2

tablespoons whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

make the syrup: combine sugar and water in a saucepan.
bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
off heat, stir in the vanilla paste, cool completely.
to make drink: place ice in blender, chop.
add milk and vanilla syrup.
blend until smooth.
you might need to stop and start the blender and scrape down the sides to get a smooth blend.
pour into chilled 8 oz. glasses.
top with whipped cream, if desired.
add a straw and enjoy!
remaining syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Submit a Recipe Correction