Wendy’s Frosty Recipe (vegan copycat)

Name: Wendy’s Frosty Recipe (vegan copycat)
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: 1 medium frozen ripe banana; 6 cubes of unsweetened chocolate non-dairy milk; ¾ cup unsweetened chocolate non-dairy milk (i like oat, soy or almond ); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cacao or cocoa powder; 2-3 teaspoons maple syrup (to taste. Omit if using sweetened milk!); pinch cinnamon

By Desiree Nielsen RD

5 from 4 ratings

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Craving a cool, creamy, chocolate-y Wendy’s Frosty? Then you’ll LOVE my healthy vegan copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe. It takes just 6 super basic ingredients + 3 minutes to make (plus a little freezer prep!). It’s the perfect treat on a hot day.

vegan wendy's frosty in glass on coaster

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I know you think that a dietitian probably only eats kale but I’m gonna be real with you: I grew up eating exactly the same stuff you did, and I had a MAJOR obsession with Wendy’s Frosty which I thought I would have to say goodbye to after going 100% plant-based.

Instead, I figured out a copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe pretty much immediately and have been enjoying them ever since…I just haven’t put it on the blog until now! You see, plant-based recipes can do just about anything. There is zero deprivation required to eat this way.

Let me be clear: not everything you eat has to be ‘healthy’ in order for YOU to be healthy.

But, it’s nice when you can make a healthy treat that you enjoy just as much…because it means you can enjoy it ALL THE TIME. And I like treats pretty much daily. I’m one of those annoying live-to-eat people. But, I also like feeling energized and well. Just so we’re clear about my motivation, ha!

This healthy, vegan Wendy’s Frosty is packed with benefits, like calcium for strong bones, flavonoid-rich cocoa and prebiotic-packed banana for a healthy gut…all while having way less added sugar and almost no saturated fat!

I am a true believer that nutrient-dense healthy eating should taste really, really good…if that sounds good to you, you might love my cookbook Plant Magic!

Here’s how to prep this Vegan Frosty Recipe in no time

You only need 6 basic ingredients to whip up this vegan frosty dupe. All it takes is a little pre-planning, because to get that thick, frosty texture, you need to freeze the milk and banana first.

vegan wendy's frosty ingredients — I like chocolate soy or oat milk for a creamier consistency here but I’ve tested almond and it works too!

A Wendy’s Frosty is essentially a cross between a chocolate milkshake and chocolate soft serve, so it’s super easy to make a healthy Wendy’s Frosty that’s completely vegan.

Tips + Tricks

Keep peeled frozen bananas + chocolate milk cubes in the freezer at all times so you’re ready for a frosty anytime!
Want a spoon-able treat? Use 6 milk cubes + 1 frozen banana
The riper the banana, the naturally sweeter the drink. If your family eats a lot of bananas, buy two bunches at a time so one has time to ripen before you freeze it.
The recipe doubles or triples easily for friends.
Don’t have chocolate non-dairy milk on hand? Use 1 tbsp cocoa powder instead of 1 tsp
Don’t like bananas? Substitute the banana with 6 extra cubes of frozen chocolate non-dairy milk. You’ll blend with 1/2 cup more non-dairy milk for blending…so it’s chocolate on chocolate!!
Low FODMAP: On a low FODMAP diet for IBS? Substituting the banana for frozen chocolate almond milk as above will net you a lower FODMAP treat!