4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Homemade Frosty Recipe (Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free) (2024)

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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Homemade Frosty Recipe (V+GF): an easy, 5-minute recipe for a thick ‘n creamy homemade Wendy’s frosty made with just 4 healthy ingredients! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo option, No Added Sugar, Refined Sugar-Free.

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Have you ever tried a frozen hot chocolate? I know, I know, it’s totally a weird, but yummy, but also understandably, mind boggler of a concept. Contradiction much? 😉

I wasn’t exactlywarming to the concept.

But about a year and a half ago, I made something that tasted like a hot chocolate, but frozen. Yes, I’m full of delicious contradictions. It was this peanut butter hot chocolate smoothie. It was one of the tastiest things I’ve ever drank. (Why does saying “drank” always sound wrong, btw?)

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Anywho, the happy accident that came from that was realizing that I could say ‘that’ three times in one sentence.Heh heh. I mean… I realized that peanut butter adds a wonderfully creamy and thick element to frozen treats. One reader even pointed out that the frozen hot chocolate recipe reminded her of a frosty.

So just one and a half short years later, I’ve revised, tested, and re-worked that peanut butter hot chocolate smoothie recipe into this 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Homemade Frosty Recipe. Ta-da!!!

(Okay, I know I take forever and a half to do my recipe testing. But better late than never, right? ;))

4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Homemade Frosty Recipe (Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free) (3)

Anyway, this year I’ve been applying the “peanut butter + frozen desserts = creamy frozen bliss” equation to quite a few mouthwatering treats. See:Banana Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Creamand more to come this summer!

The results have been incredible. And I thought it was high time to make and share this homemade frosty. Upgraded with peanut butter, of course. (Doubly upgraded if you drizzlehomemade peanut butteron top…andadd a plate of freshly-madeno bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookieson the side).

Thischocolate peanut butter homemade frosty recipe is super thick, ultra creamy and ridiculously good. It takes only a few minutes to make, and perhaps even less to eat. Alright, if you don’t want a brain freeze, a few more minutes than that—but Erik didn’t let that stop him!

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If I don’t have you totally convinced yet, allow me to regale you with this chocolate peanut butter homemade frosty recipe’s most delicious aspects. It’s:

  • made with just 4 ingredients
  • ready in minutes
  • deliciously vegan, gluten free, dairy-free
  • wonderfully creamy and thick
  • a delicious homemade frosty made without whipped cream or condensed milk
  • the tastiest way to find out how to make a frosty like Wendy’s .
  • deliciously plant-based and allergy-friendly
  • the perfect healthy afternoon treat to have with maybe 1 or 2 of thesechocolate peanut butter no bake energy bites
  • just the healthy homemade Wendy’s frosty you’ve been searching for
  • soooo good, you wished you’d made it sooner (but you couldn’t because I took forever and then some to share this, my bad!)

Here’s to the happy, lazy vibes of summer! I hope you and your loved ones get to share in some slow, relaxing moments of joy in these coming months. I’m looking forward to seeing all of your frozen BB creations on Instagram and Facebook! As always….

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤

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If you enjoyed this 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Homemade Frosty Recipe, then you’ll just love these delicious vegan frozen dessert and drink recipes:

More Frozen Vegan Dessert & Drink Recipes

  • Triple Berry Smoothie
  • Vegan Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie(like PB&J in ice cream smoothie form!)
  • No Churn Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Vegan Ice Cream
  • 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars(a huge reader fave)
  • Banana Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream(my favorite ice cream recipe! Made with just 4 ingredients + 10 mins of prep!)
  • and Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies, just for fun. 😉

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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Homemade Frosty Recipe (Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Yield: 2 frostys (about 4 ½ cups) 1x
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4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Homemade Frosty Recipe (V+GF): an easy, 5-minute recipe for a thick ‘n creamy homemade Wendy’s frosty made with just 4 healthy ingredients! Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo option, No Added Sugar, Refined Sugar-Free.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted, natural peanut butter (use almond butter for Paleo option)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (use paleo-friendly if desired)

Instructions

  1. Add bananas into a food processor or blender. Blend until the bananas become crumbly. Add non-dairy milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.
  2. Add peanut butter and cocoa powder. Blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the processor periodically, as needed.
  3. Pour into two cups and enjoy! Optionally, top with peanut butter or chocolate shavings.

    Adapted from my Peanut Butter Ice Cream Smoothie and my Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie.

    Try these delicious frozen treats: Banana Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream, Vegan Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie.

Notes

– More chocolate peanut butter recipes: peanut butter cup brownies, no bake chocolate peanut butter energy bites, chocolate peanut butter freezer fudge.

  • Category: Frozen Desserts, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Paleo option, No Added Sugar, Naturally Sweetened

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Wendy's chocolate Frosty? ›

Water, Sugar, Powdered MILK, Sunflower Creamer [Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, MILK Protein, Emulsifier (E471), Antioxidant (E306)], Whey (MILK), Cocoa Powder (3.7%), Stabiliser (E412), Flavouring (Flavouring, Dextrose), Carrageenan [Stabiliser (E407), Dextrin], Stabiliser (E415).

Is Wendy's Frosty real ice cream? ›

No, since for a product to be called ice cream it needs to have a butterfat content over 10%. Since a frosty has a butterfat content below 10% it falls into the category of dairy dessert. This is why the texture of a frosty is not the same as a scoop of ice cream and why they can't call a frosty ice cream.

Are Wendys frosties bad for you? ›

Added sugar is a big problem, and the American Heart Association recommends men limit their daily sugar intake to no more than 36 grams per day. That number is even lower for women, at no more than 25 grams per day. Sadly, that medium Frosty comes with a whopping 65 grams of sugar, and that's not a good thing.

Is Frosty's dairy? ›

The Frosty is a frozen dairy dessert of the American fast-food restaurant chain Wendy's.

Are Frosty's gluten free? ›

All of Wendy's Frosties are gluten free except the Oreo Frosty. Wendy's also notes on their gluten free menu that the Caramel Apple Frosty Parfait can also be made gluten-free, just ask your server to not put granola in your Frosty.

Are Wendy's Frostys vegan? ›

Wendy's frosty's in all flavors contain milk so they are not vegan.

Is Wendy's Frosty a shake or ice cream? ›

The Frosty can be all three! With a consistency that falls somewhere between a milkshake and soft-serve ice cream, the Frosty was created to be eaten with a spoon. But if you prefer to let your Frosty melt a bit to enjoy it with a straw, we won't stop you.

Is McDonald's ice cream real ice cream? ›

So, is McDonald's soft serve real ice cream? Technically, no. The milkfat content is the most pertinent factor; that 10% requirement is unforgiving, and McDonald's sweet treat doesn't meet it.

What is the most unhealthy thing to eat at Wendy's? ›

The Wendy's Big Bacon Classic Triple Burger may be the worst thing on the menu, with 1,220 calories in just one sandwich. And don't forget about the 36 grams of saturated fat— or 163% of the recommended daily value (DV) of just 22 grams per day—and 10% of your daily calories.

What is the most healthiest thing at Wendy's? ›

The 14 Healthiest Foods At Wendy's, According To Nutritionists
  • Grilled Chicken Wrap. Wendy's. ...
  • Plain Baked Potato. Wendy's. ...
  • Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato. Wendy's. ...
  • Garden Side Salad. Wendy's. ...
  • Caesar Side Salad. Wendy's. ...
  • Chili. Wendy's. ...
  • Apple Bites. Wendy's. ...
  • Junior Vanilla Frosty. Wendy's. "Treats are okay in moderation!
Jul 3, 2019

What is the healthiest Wendys item? ›

Our top choice is the grilled chicken sandwich wrapped in lettuce with honey mustard and tomato. It has 28 grams of protein and only 6 grams of carbs. If you're craving a burger, order the junior cheeseburger deluxe as a lettuce wrap and without mayo for only 5 grams of carbs.

Is McDonald's ice cream real dairy? ›

Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream

Ingredients: Milk, Sugar, Cream, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate. Contains: Milk.

Is McDonald's ice cream dairy free? ›

It does contain dairy, but they can't legally call it ice cream. (Or at least they can't call their shakes "milkshakes": https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/faq/desserts-and-shakes.h... ) Q: Why don't you call your 'shakes,' 'milkshakes'?

Why are Wendy's Frostys so good? ›

Guar gum, cellulose gum, and carrageenan keep the Frosty thick and smooth textured. And calcium sulfate prevents the Frosty from melting too quickly. Put all these ingredients together and you have a spoonful of thick, long-lasting, creamy dairy dessert goodness.

Is there chocolate in a chocolate Frosty? ›

Wendy's chocolate frosties are actually half chocolate, half vanilla. Dave Thomas felt that full chocolate frosties would be too much flavor and clash with the rest of the food. Our frosties are made on the spot, in an actual ice cream machine.

How much sugar is in Wendy's chocolate Frosty? ›

Nutrition Facts
Calories 350(1464 kJ)
Dietary Fiber0 g0%
Sugars47 g
Protein10 g
Calcium350 mg
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What is the nutritional value of a Wendy's chocolate Frosty? ›

Wendy's Classic Chocolate Frosty, Small (1 Serving) contains 58g total carbs, 58g net carbs, 9g fat, 10g protein, and 350 calories.

Why does Wendy's only have chocolate Frosty? ›

Surprisingly, Wendy's doesn't always have the vanilla flavor available. The machinery at Wendy's restaurants has enough room for just two flavors. One of them is always chocolate, Wendy's OG Frosty, and the other is for either vanilla or a limited-time-only, seasonal flavor.

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