by Lindsay Weiss posted in Life & Home

Earlier this week I confessed that my kids are in love with Starbucks hot chocolate. While I'm confessing my sins, I should also tell you they routinely trade in the "hot" for the only other item they're allowed -- the cool, creamy vanilla bean frappucino. This is the only non-coffee frap on the menu (I think") so it's really their only other option. And let me tell you, they LOVE this drink more than life itself.
I knew I could recreate this drink at home, but I had to try a few times because the Starbucks gal told me they have a "proprietary" vanilla bean powder they use in the store. Hmph. Since I'm not privy to the powder, I finally settled on using vanilla bean ice cream (I like Breyer's) which gave it the right flavor. This is the treat my daughter requests at all her sleepovers. Our nice Starbucks gal will often give us a few extra cups and we'll stockpile them and serve the homemade treat in the Starbucks cups for maximum effect. The girls love it!
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1 cup small ice cubes

1 1/2 cups whole milk

2 cups vanilla bean ice cream

1 teaspoon sugar.

1/8 tsp vanilla extract.

Whipped cream (optional)
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Makes 1 large frappuccino.

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