Wendy's Frosty Recipe

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This smooth and creamy chocolate milkshake tastes just like Wendy’s Frosty. It is cheaper and tastier to make at home.  

I love making fast food favorites like the big mac and Mexican Pizzas, and of course these copycat Frosty's at home. Even though I live in the suburbs, traffic has been a nightmare lately. If we want to go it takes us almost 60 minutes round trip to go 10 miles! As much as I love Wendys Frosty, I am NOT willing to waste an hour in the car. Plus when it's super hot, it can melt before you get home. I knew I had to create a homemade Frosty (My favorite fast food treat). It really couldn't be easier. It makes a wonderful dessert or after-school snack. Try dipping your fries in it next (you'll thank me later).

 Why I Love This Recipe

• Limited Ingredients: You only need 3 simple ingredients. 
• Fast: This drink is ready in minutes.
• Secret Ingredient: Learn my secret for spot-on chocolate frosty flavor.
• Cheap: Make them for a fraction of the cost at home, in whatever size you choose.

 

Ingredient Notes

1. Nesquik Powder: Nesquik is a brand of ready-to-mix chocolate drink powder. It adds wonderful flavor. Look for it in near the hot chocolate in your grocery store. You can use  chocolate syrup if you don't have any Nesquik. 
2. Milk: For the best results use whole milk. Low fat or plant based milk will lead to a thinner drink.
3. Ice Cream: I like Breyers Natural Vanilla however your favorite brand and flavor will work just fine. Avoid low fat versions for the creamiest drink.

How To Make a Frosty at Home

1. Combine milk, nequik, and ice cream in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Tips and Tricks

1. For easy scooping, soften your ice cream for 5-10 minutes and use an ice cream scoop dipped in hot water.
2. Trouble measuring ice cream? Weigh with a food scale instead. It doesn't have to be exactly 2 cups, but if you use way too much you'll end up with a thicker shake-like drink.
3. Scrape down the sides of your blender at least once to make sure all the powder is incorporated.

More Copycat Drinks To Try

Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

Sonic Ocean Water 

McDonalds Shamrock Shake

Starbucks Strawberries and Cream Frappuchino Recipe

Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte

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