By With raving reviews, make this vanilla bean coolatta recipe to enjoy your favorite Dunkin drink at home! It uses common grocery ingredients but adds a bit of yogurt for the ultimate creamy texture and 17g of protein!
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Growing up on the West Coast, we didn't have Dunkin Donuts nearby. However, on my first trip to New York, it was my first stop at the airport because I heard such wonderful things about those elusive orange and pink stalls. The Dunkin Coolata is a caffeine-free frappe that I quickly learned is my favorite. Although, now that I'm almost in my 30's, I drink more vegan coquitos than coolatas.
Our reader Michele on Pinterest said: "Made this for my 9-year-old son, and he loved it! Said it was better than DD!" ★★★★★
here's what you'll need
- Vanilla Creamer: Vanilla creamers are easy to get in the store, already sweetened, and you can get them in whatever base you prefer (almond, oat, cow's milk, etc). Creamer helps achieve that creamy texture that is often missing from ice-based drinks.
- Vanilla Bean Yogurt: This is our secret ingredient! We use Noosa vanilla bean yogurt to achieve maximum vanilla flavor without needing actual vanilla beans. Their yogurt is sweet, creamy, and has minimal ingredients. It also helps thicken the drink and cut some of the sweetness, all while adding some protein. Just try to avoid Greek yogurt because it's too tangy.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: This is the stuff that's found in the baking aisle and comes in a can. We only use a small amount, just like the original version from Dunkin does, but even this small amount adds plenty of sweetness.
- Milk: Used to help blend the drink and make it not so rich with just creamer. Use any kind you like.
- Ice: Yup, you need ice for this blended drink.
you just need a blender
- Blend: Add everything to a high-powered blender and blend those delicious flavor swirls together!
- Enjoy: Pour into a glass and enjoy right away!
quick recipe video
Recipe
Vanilla Bean Coolatta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla creamer
- ¼ cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup milk
- 1-½ cup ice
Before you start!
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Instructions
- Add everything to a high powdered blender and blend those delicious flavors together!
- Pour into a glass and enjoy right away!
Video
Notes
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Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.
Better than the original in my opinion. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
so good. thank you for the recipe.
We're glad you enjoyed it!
This is amazing! I’m always craving a Coolatta, but sadly the closest Dunkin to me doesn’t serve them, so this recipe is a lifesaver! I wanted mine a little thicker, so I added two cups of ice. The flavor is delicious, but I think it could use a touch more vanilla and sweetness. Next time, I’ll add a bit of vanilla extract and an extra tbsp or two of condensed milk!
Love that!