Copycat Wendy’s Frosty — Low-fat and so EASY to whip up! It tastes like a lighter chocolate milkshake, but it’s still super creamy and delicious!!
Creating This Wendy’s Frosty Recipe
I haven’t had a Frosty in about 15 years, but it popped into my head and I had to have one. Except I knew I wasn’t going to Wendy’s for one, so I had better make it myself.
This copycat Wendy’s frosty recipe is fast, dangerously easy, and you don’t need an ice cream maker to achieve that creamy consistency. Simply add 4 ingredients to your blender, whiz, divide it between two mugs, freeze for 30 minutes, and enjoy. Way too easy!
The results are every bit as good as Wendy’s, and the taste and texture is spot-on. As a bonus, my version is low-fat and while no one should ever confuse Frostys with health food, this version is lighter than the real thing.
The homemade Wendy’s chocolate Frosty is smooth, creamy, rich, sweet, and refreshing with nostalgic charm. I used restraint to not down the entire batch.
My 7-year old inhaled about 18 ounces of Frosty in 18 seconds. Wish I still had that metabolism! She requested that I make more of this — like asap.
I love cold treats even more when they get melty. Something tells me some Homemade Baileys would make me love the melty parts even that much more.
Ingredients for a Copycat Wendy’s Frosty
This Wendy’s Frosty recipe is essentially a lightened up chocolate milkshake.
For this easy Frosty recipe, you’ll need:
- Frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Chocolate milk
So simple, right? Which means it’s dangerously easy to make a Frosty whenever you want one!
How to Make a Wendy’s Frosty
Making homemade Wendy’s Frostys couldn’t be simpler! Follow these easy steps:
- Add the Frosty ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Then, pour the Frosty mixture into two glasses and freeze for 30 minutes to an hour until it’s the consistency you want.
- Don’t forget to give your Frosty a good stir before digging in!
Can I Make a Batch of Frostys in Advance?
Yes! You can actually make a big batch of homemade Frostys and store them in the freezer for up to a month.
Just make sure to cover the glasses in plastic wrap or store the mixture in plastic bags so the Frostys don’t soak up any smells from the freezer.
If your Frosty is frozen solid, let it sit at room temperature for half an hour before enjoying. It’ll become thick and creamy in no time!
Can I Use Evaporated Milk?
No! Sweetened condensed milk is NOT the same thing as evaporated milk and the two are not interchangeable in this recipe.
Can the Whipped Topping Be Substituted?
If you don’t have whipped topping like Cool Whip in your area, you could try making homemade whipped cream and freezing it for a similar effect. However, I’ve never tried this myself so I can’t say for sure if it’s an appropriate substitute.
Tips for the Best Copycat Wendy’s Frosty
I used fat-free versions of whipped topping and sweetened condensed milk, plus low-fat chocolate milk is low-fat to keep my Frosty on the healthier side. (Although, again, I’m by no means calling this a healthy recipe!) If you want to use full-fat products, be my guest.
You could likely keep the Frosty vegan by using vegan whipped topping, omit the sweetened condensed milk, and use chocolate almond milk instead.
Likewise, if you need to keep this recipe dairy-free, make the appropriate substitutes for your dietary needs.
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Copycat Wendy's Frosty
Ingredients
- 12 ounces 1 standard tub whipped topping, keep frozen*
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate milk**
Instructions
- To the canister of a blender, add the whipped topping, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, pour the milk over the top, and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour mixture into 2 glasses and freeze for about 30 to 60 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached. Stir well before serving.
- Extra portion will keep airtight in the freezer for up to 1 month (cover glasses with plastic wrap or place inside a ziplock to prevent freezer smells). Allow to come up to room temp for about 30 minutes before serving if frozen solid.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Yum! I need to get a blender so I can make this frothy, frosty treat!
YUM! This looks like a totally authentic frosty too! Love that it’s so chocolatey and low-fat. My kind of shake – so it will pass for breakfast right? ;) Also, I love that it’s only 4 ingredients and nothing crazy that I don’t have! Pinned!
Thanks for pinning and yes on the chocolate for breakfast idea!
This is wayyyyy too easy- I’ll probably be making a lot of these this summer! Love that this is four ingredients and low fat- and probably much cheaper than Wendy’s too!
Oh man, I haven’t had a Frosty in yearsss. Looks awesome, Averie. Pinned!
Nor had I! And thanks for pinning!
Oh, gosh do these frosty’s look amazing. Love how yours call for so few basic ingredients, whereas the fast-food frosty’s are so full of nasty stuff.
And so perfect for the approaching warm weather! Definitely going to have to try these babies this summer (or possibly even sooner) pinned!
Thanks for pinning & yes to as few ingredients as possible!
I love a FROSTY!!! Omg. I need this Averie! Totally will be indulging in one of these soon.
That looks amazing! So yummy looking :-)
Yeah, I remember the last time I had a frosty…a LONG time ago. This will definitely help me from succumbing. ;)
LOL..good!
I haven’t had a frosty in about 1o years. Love that you came up with a copycat- love when you know exactly what you are eating, I just don’t trust most fast food restaurants… but you, I do ;)
You’re sweet, thank you! And honestly in San Diego, I don’t even know where there IS a Wendy’s. In 10+ years of living here, I swear, I’ve never seen one! (or I just don’t pay attention…LOL)
Isn’t it funny how sometimes an old memory just pops into your head like that? I love that this is the way you satisfied your craving! Beautiful pictures Averie. Pinning :)
Thanks for pinning & yes sometimes you just can’t get something out of your head til you make it!
Never would have guessed whipped topping was in this…and I prefer partially or fully frozen cool whip over thawed anyway. There is a Wendy’s less than 5 min from my house but it’s been a long time since I’ve had a frosty too….though this sounds really good and would be fun to try!
Semi frozen cool whip is so good! I mean, it’s empty calories at their finest but so good! And funny, in San Diego, I don’t even know where there IS a Wendy’s. In 10+ years of living here, I swear, I’ve never seen one! (or I just don’t pay attention…LOL)
Oh my goodness. I haven’t had a frosty in years either, but they are SO good!! I’m gonna have to make one of these puppies soon!! :)
You totally just took me back to my childhood! Loving this recipe and how simple it is! Though you’re right… that could be dangerous!
Totally dangerous! haha!
We don’t have a Wendy’s over here (The Netherlands), but this sure does look delicious! So creamy… <3 Should definitely try this out when the weather gets a tad bit warmer over here. I think my boyfriend could devour a whole batch XD
I didn’t know you lived in the Netherlands! Well thanks for reading from halfway around the world! And yes, these things are easily devoured!
Oh man, Frostys are my FAV! But, I also haven’t had one in years. Yours looks so thick, chocolatey and PERFECT…and way way too easy. I hate and love you for that part! Pinned!
LOL and thanks for pinning!
A fitting recipe for the coming warm weather! And inafree, Bailey’s would MAKE this;)