Vanilla Bean Frozen Drink - Like Starbucks
"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."
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
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for the vanilla syrup
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
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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.
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Reviews
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Far too sweet for me, and it's not creamy enough. -
I think it is too sweet and thin, but tastes good! -
Was very hot here in Oz yesterday & had some vanilla syrup so thought I'd give this a go. Was very yummy and refreshing. Thanks for posting!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Lise in Indiana
Otterbein, IN
<p>I've been a farm wife for more than 30 years, driving tractors and semi-trucks, and raising corn, soybeans, beef cows, and 4 daughters. We are going against big farm trends and diversifying (rather than specializing), adding laying hens, honey bees and milk goats to our farm. I have too many interests, but especially love artistic pursuits, such as pottery, painting, music, gardening,and creative cooking.</p>
