Copycat Wendy’s Frosty Recipe
This Copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe tastes exactly like the original, made right at home with your Ninja Creami. Three simple ingredients, a little patience while it freezes, and you have that rich, creamy Frosty flavor without leaving your house. My family goes crazy for this one, and Jim gives it two thumbs up every single time.
Three simple ingredients, a little patience while it freezes, and you have the creamiest, richest chocolate ice cream, made right at home with real protein packed into every scoop.
Jim is my official taste tester and he gives this one two thumbs up every single time. I know your family is going to love it just as much as mine does.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes exactly like a Wendy’s Frosty
- Only three ingredients
- Ready in 24 hours with your Ninja Creami
- High in protein so it keeps you satisfied
- Homemade version saves money compared to buying Frosties all summer
- Your kids will beg for this instead of the fast food version
Equipment You’ll Need
- Ninja Creami machine
- Ninja Creami pint container with lid
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or small hand blender (to mix protein powder smoothly)
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 and 1/2 cups Fairlife chocolate milk (this is the secret to that creamy Frosty texture)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup Clean Simple Eats vanilla protein powder (1 single serving package)
- Pinch of salt
How to Make Ninja Creami Fairlife Chocolate Milk Ice Cream
- Step 1: Mix your base. Pour the Fairlife chocolate milk and water into your Ninja Creami pint container. Add the protein powder and a pinch of salt. Whisk everything together right in the pint until the protein powder is fully dissolved. Pro tip: If you see lumps, use a small hand blender or shake it well. Lumps in the mix can affect the final texture after freezing.
- Step 2: Check your fill line. Make sure your mixture does not go above the max fill line on the pint. Give it a gentle stir one more time to make sure everything is well combined.
- Step 3: Freeze overnight. Put the lid on your pint and place it in the freezer. You need it to freeze for a full 24 hours. I always make mine the night before I want to serve it. Pro tip: Make sure the top of your mixture is flat and level before freezing. If it has a mound in the center, use the back of a spoon to smooth it out. The Ninja Creami processes better with a level surface.
- Step 4: Process on the Lite Ice Cream setting. Take your pint out of the freezer and let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes. Then run the outside of the pint under warm water for 60 seconds. Place it in your Ninja Creami, lock it in, and run it on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
- Step 5: Re-spin if needed. Re-spin if needed. Once it finishes, check the texture. If it is not quite smooth enough, run it through the Re-spin cycle. That usually does the trick and gives you that perfect creamy Frosty texture.
Variations
- Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder for an extra deep chocolate flavor, just like the original
- Swap vanilla protein powder for chocolate protein powder for double chocolate
- Stir in mini chocolate chips after processing for that fun crunch
- Add a teaspoon of peanut butter powder to the base before freezing for a chocolate peanut butter Frosty version
- Top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup before serving
Frequently Asked Questions
A: This version is homemade with Fairlife milk and protein powder, so it’s higher in protein, and you can make it anytime. It tastes just like the real thing without the trip to the drive-thru.
A: You can, but Fairlife has extra protein and a creamier texture, which is what makes this taste so close to the actual Frosty. I always stick with Fairlife for the best results.
A: Use the Lite Ice Cream setting. If it needs more smoothing, run the Re-spin cycle until you get that creamy Frosty texture you want.
A: This usually means it needs a Re-spin. Run it through the Re-spin cycle one or two times and it will smooth right out to that perfect Frosty consistency.
A: Yes, you can keep the pint in your freezer after you process it. When you want to serve it again, let it thaw for 5 minutes at room temperature and run it through the Re-spin cycle to get back to that perfect scoopable texture.
Copycat Wendy’s Frosty Recipe
This Copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe tastes exactly like the original, made with your Ninja Creami and just three ingredients. Fairlife milk, protein powder, and a little patience give you that rich, creamy Frosty flavor right at home. Your family will beg for this homemade version instead of the fast food kind.
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups Fairlife chocolate milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup Clean Simple Eats vanilla protein powder (1 single serving package)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pour the Fairlife chocolate milk and water into your Ninja Creami pint. Add the protein powder and a pinch of salt. Whisk until fully dissolved with no lumps.
- Check that the mixture is below the max fill line. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon so it is level.
- Place the lid on the pint and freeze for a full 24 hours.
- Remove from freezer and let sit on the counter for 5 minutes. Run the outside of the pint under warm water for 60 seconds. Process on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
- If needed, run through the Re-spin cycle until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Use Fairlife milk for the creamiest texture that tastes closest to the real Frosty.
Lumps in the mix before freezing will affect the final texture, so blend well. - The Lite Ice Cream setting works best for protein ice cream.
- Make this the night before you want to serve it for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: freeze 24 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ninja Creami
- Cuisine: American
