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Wendy’s Frosty Recipe is made with 3 simple ingredients and taste amazing. Creamy, chocolatey, and no ice cream maker needed!

Frosty Milkshake in a tall clear glass with a red and white straw
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Wendy’s Frosty is our favorite thing to get on Wendy’s menu. It is creamy, delicious and comes in different flavors. But our favorite is the Chocolate frosty.

There is no need for an ice cream maker to make this copycat frosty recipe. All the ingredients blend easily in the blender. I place the frosty in some fun glasses and it doesn’t long for the kids to devour it.

This copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe is similar in taste, texture and just as creamy. We love recreating our favorite copycat recipes, and my kids are glad that they can now enjoy their favorite Frosty at home. You may even like Eggnog Milkshake Recipe and Chick-fil-a Peppermint Milkshake Recipe.

How Does Wendy’s Make their Frosty?

Wendy’s Frosty is known for its thick, cold and creamy texture. There really isn’t any a treat like it. The Frosty is a light brown and malty chocolate flavor. But did you know that they add a vanilla flavor to the mix?

Wendy’s add the vanilla flavoring so that it isn’t a powerful chocolate flavor. There are many added ingredients to the Wendy’s Frosty. When we recreate recipes, we like to keep things simple and budget friendly.

We created this copycat Frosty recipe with only 3 ingredients. My kids think it has a similar taste like the fast food recipe but better. Use a spoon or a straw to enjoy this sweet treat for any occasion.

Homemade Frosty Ingredients

Vanilla Ice Cream, milk, Nesquick Powder
  • Chocolate Milk– I usually use whole
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk – Adds rich flavor to the Frosty
  • Whipped Topping – You can easily use store bought or homemade whipped cream

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How to Make Wendy’s Frosty at Home

A hand pours sweetened condensed milk from a glass measuring cup into a bowl of chocolate milk on a white surface, next to a white towel with red stripes—perfect for recreating the classic Wendy's Frosty at home.

Step 1 – Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and combined. 

A hand pours a frothy, light brown liquid—resembling a homemade Wendy's Frosty—from a blender into a square glass dish on a light-colored surface.

Step 2 – Pour the mixture in a freezer safe container. Cover and freeze for 2-3 hours until slightly frozen. Stir the mixture approximately every 30 minutes so ensure that the ingredients are combined. Serve cold and enjoy!

Copycat Wendy’s Frosty Tips

  • Ice Cream Maker – If you prefer, you can blend the ingredients in an ice cream maker. Combine the ingredients in the blender and then pour into the ice cream maker and blend until frozen.
  • Thicker Option – If you prefer a thicker frosty, just use less milk.
  • Blends Thoroughly – The more air you whip in, the closer it’ll taste to the real deal and makes it a creamy frosty.

Variations Ideas

  • Whipped Cream – For a fun twist on a classic frosty, top it with whipped cream or cool whip.
  • Vanilla Extract – To enhance the vanilla flavoring, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Milk Options – You can also substitute with Chocolate Almond Milk for the Whole Milk. This recipe can easily be made without chocolate milk. Just mix together regular milk with chocolate syrup or your favorite type of chocolate powder.
  • Frosty Flavors – You can even add in your favorite sauces to a vanilla frosty for even more flavor. Chocolatey Brownie batter sauce, sweet Strawberry Sauce or sweet Caramel Sauce.
  • Mix-Ins – For a crunchy texture add in cookies, chunks of strawberry-flavored pop-tarts, crunchy toffee pieces, crunchy Oreo Cookie Pieces or other candy pieces to change the flavor.

Is Wendy’s Frosty a Milkshake?

Based on the ingredients of milk and ice cream we would definitely say this sweet treat is a milkshake. Wendy’s Fast Food Restaurant doesn’t call it that, but I would call it a milkshake.

As a kid we at a Wendy’s because they are also known for the square burgers and fries. The one thing we always did is dip our french fries in the frosty. There is just something about the sweet and salty flavoring combination.

A serving of the chocolate frosty on a spoon over a the frosty in a clear glass

Blender Recommendation

You definitely want a good blender to use. Don’t waste your time like I did with these cheaper models, and just get something nice from the get go.

I have a Vitamix and we highly recommend this model. We have had it for many years and it’s still working to make smoothies, shakes and frosty and more!

It’s paid for itself time and time again with all the money I have saved making smoothies and milkshakes at home. It is pricey but it’s truly worth it.

Amazon has several of them on sale right now for a great price. If you just can’t make it work in the budget, I recommend a Waring professional blender. It’s the next best thing and it will get the job done.

It really does make a difference having a good blender! It will save you time and money!

How Long does Homemade Wendy’s Frosty Last?

Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for the best texture.

Chocolate Frosty in clear glass with a straw

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Wendy’s Frosty

5 from 13 votes
Copycat Wendy's Frosty recipe is made with 3 simple ingredients and taste amazing. We love Wendy's Frosty and now we can make it at home.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Freezing Time: 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 272

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender. 
  • Blend until smooth and combined. 
  • Pour the mixture in a freezer safe container. Cover and freeze for 2-3 hours until slightly frozen. Stir the mixture approximately every 30 minutes so ensure that the ingredients are combined. 
  • Serve cold and enjoy! 

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Recipe Notes

This recipe can also be made in an ice cream maker if you have one. Once the ingredients are combined in a blender, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions until the mixture is frozen and frosty (mine took approximately 20-30 minutes).  You may have to make in batches depending on the size of your ice cream maker.  
Freeze any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. 
This recipe can easily be made without chocolate milk. Just mix together regular milk with chocolate syrup or your favorite type of chocolate powder.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 272kcal, Carbohydrates 42g, Protein 9g, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 22mg, Sodium 171mg, Potassium 448mg, Fiber 0.2g, Sugar 42g, Vitamin A 443IU, Vitamin C 2mg, Calcium 337mg, Iron 0.5mg

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