Wendy's Frosty Recipe
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
- 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.
- Milk: For the best results use whole milk. Low fat or plant based milk will lead to a thinner drink.
- 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
- Combine milk, nequik, and ice cream in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Tips and Tricks
- For easy scooping, soften your ice cream for 5-10 minutes and use an ice cream scoop dipped in hot water.
- 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.
- Scrape down the sides of your blender at least once to make sure all the powder is incorporated.
More Copycat Drinks To Try
Starbucks Strawberries and Cream Frappuchino Recipe
Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte
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Ingredients
Wendys Frosty Ingredients
- ⅓ Cup Milk I used Whole Milk
- 5 teaspoon Nesquik Powder
- 2 Cups Vanilla Ice Cream
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the blender. Blend until it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition
This was sooooo good! Thanks for the easy recipe!
This is going to save me so much money! It tastes just like the Wendy's one!
Delicious! You hit the nail right on the head. Thanks for the great recipe. You saved me many a trip down the highway!
Thank you so much for this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! Super easy to make and tasted really delicious! Highly recommended!
This Wendy’s Frosty Recipe looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
Excited to try this!
This is the best copycat frosty recipe I’ve found! So good and taste exactly like Wendy’s! Amazing!
Fabulous! Who doesn't love a Frosty (and no waiting)! I have to admit I'm excited to try the boozy version, too 😉
Haven't had a frosty in ages! Love how easy this is to make.
Cool ! Thanks. These are wonderful.
…wait, WHAT!? That's IT!??! Ice cream, milk and Nesquik? SCORE!!!!
I can even make that in my protein shake mixer! (Though my former trainer probably hopped off his treadmill just now, sensing a disturbance in the force…)
Maybe if I add the protein powder it could be a breakfast drink…? (Or cake vodka in the evenings…?)
LOL! I love you Liz <3
It tastes just like it, although I have no idea what Wendy's uses (my inside sources tell me its a powder). Helloooo Nesquik.
I love Wendy's frosties so I definitely have to give this a try. Thanks!
Absolutely! They are irresistible Jamie!
Great recipe! Frosty's are so good! I'm going to try this!
This is such a great recipe. Our Wendy's isn't too far, but it's over the freeway which makes it seem SO MUCH farther away. Now I can make it at home!
Urghh freeways. Thanks Dorothy!
Love Wendy's Frosty's! One of my all time fave treats!
Mine too Katie!