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    Healthy Chocolate Frosty (High in Protein!)

    Published: May 2, 2022 · Modified: Dec 7, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    This Healthy Chocolate Frosty is packed full of natural protein, and it's a rich, delicious treat that tastes like a chocolate milkshake.

    Chocolate smoothie spilling over the side of a large tall glass.

    Who among us hears the word 'frosty' and doesn't immediately begin to salivate, a la Pavlov's dog?

    Years ago, I created today's recipe based on something I saw on Youtube.

    I changed it up, and now it is the delicious, protein-packed confection that everyone in my family gives a thumbs up to!

    This is one of my favorite treats on the blog. The protein comes from the cottage cheese and/or yogurt, as well as the nut/seed butter.

    If you tolerate dairy, I think you will love it!

    Ingredients needed

    Take a peek at the ingredients in a Wendy's frosty here, and I think you will appreciate this version much more!

    Cottage cheese and/or Greek yogurt - This frosty recipe relies on Greek yogurt and/or cottage cheese for both protein and consistency. Full-fat cottage cheese is the penultimate for this, but Greek yogurt works as well. It just has a more tangy flavor.

    Cocoa powder - This makes the chocolate-y taste! You can use cacao, if you prefer.

    Nut/seed butter - My favorite, barring allergies, is cashew butter because it's rich, yet subtly delicious without being a really strong flavor. Peanut butter is awesome for a chocolate peanut butter frosty!

    Maple syrup and stevia - These combine to make the frosty nice and sweet!

    Vanilla extract - Adds a great flavor that mixes well with the other ingredients.

    Milk - Choose a milk you really enjoy, as it will impart some flavor. I really like using my Homemade Coconut Milk.

    Chocolate shake being poured into a tall glass.

    How to make a healthy frosty

    As I wrote above, this frosty depends on the cottage cheese/yogurt, as this is what makes it thick and luscious!

    Add to that some cocoa powder, maple syrup, a dollop of nut or seed butter (whatever you like/tolerate), and a good splash of milk.

    Blend until smooth and chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Stir in the frozen bits for a delicious and healthy frosty!

    Recipe notes

    You can use one cup of cottage cheese OR one cup of Greek yogurt OR half of each.

    If you use all cottage cheese, the taste is reminiscent of a chocolate cheesecake treat, which is heavenly (and addictive).

    Yogurt is great in here as well. My favorite is to blend half Greek yogurt with half cottage cheese, but you can use entirely yogurt, if desired.

    Because of the salt content in cottage cheese, UNSALTED nut or seed butter is best. Otherwise, the end product can be a bit on the salty side.

    If you don't tolerate dairy, this recipe may not be for you. The only alternative I can think of is tofu, but I've not tried that myself.

    Top down view of chocolate shake with chocolate chips on top.

    Please enjoy the video below the recipe showing you just how to make it!

    Try some of these other dairy-free chocolate shakes!

    Chocolate Sunbutter Smoothie

    Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie

    Banana-Free Chocolate Shake

    Chocolate smoothie spilling over the side of a large tall glass.
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    4.78 from 9 votes

    Healthy Chocolate Frosty

    A chocolate shake full of natural protein, AND it tastes like a milkshake!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Grain-free, High protein
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 189kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Equipment

    Vitamix

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cottage cheese and/or Greek yogurt see Notes
    • 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 Tablespoon nut or seed butter UNsalted is best; see Notes
    • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 8-10 drops liquid stevia
    • ¼ cup milk of your choice

    Instructions

    • Blend everything until very smooth.
    • Freeze for 30-60 minutes, until slush-like in consistency.
    • Stir together and enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using low-fat cottage cheese, peanut butter, and unsweetened almond milk.
    WW Points: 6

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 7.3g | Fiber: 1.4g | Calories: 189kcal | Fat: 7g | Protein: 18.2g | Carbohydrates: 14.3g

    If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!

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    Comments

    1. Nat

      July 12, 2022 at 9:11 am

      So good😋🥰!!!

      Reply
    2. Maude

      May 25, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      My DH LOVED this! He's trying to eat a higher protein diet, and this was a great treat for him. Thank you thank you!

      Reply
    3. Daniela

      May 19, 2015 at 5:56 am

      I just wanted to say that my 1 year old girl totaly loved it. I truly appreciate your creativeness. Thank you for making my daughter happy and healthy.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        May 19, 2015 at 6:16 pm

        That's great Daniela, thanks for the comment!

        Reply
    4. YJ

      March 25, 2015 at 2:10 am

      Really delicious seeing the video. I'm gonna making one to try. I'm also looking for chocolate oatmeal drink/recipe, if you have any great ideas, please share with us. You have a gorgeous smile 🙂

      Reply
    5. Lea Andersen

      March 18, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      Wow! This looks incredible =) I really love this chocolate frosty. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Sammi

      March 06, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      I can't wait to make these for my kiddos! They, of course, like the regular Frosty's but I will feel much better about this "healthied" splurge 🙂 Well done, Lauren!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 06, 2015 at 2:56 pm

        Thanks so much Sammi! I hope they enjoy them! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Mike@TheIronYou

      March 06, 2015 at 9:10 am

      I have to be completely honest here: I never thought of using cottage cheese in a smoothie. It's actually such a great way to ramp up the protein content. That's very ingenious Lauren.
      I have to try this asap.
      Have a great weekend my friend!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 06, 2015 at 9:39 am

        You definitely have to try it Mike, it lends an almost cheesecake-like quality. 😀 Have a great day buddy!

        Reply
    8. dawn

      March 06, 2015 at 6:20 am

      i never thought of cottage cheese! MMMM. my mom used to use that in place of ricotta when she made lasagna... it was great! how come when we make their recipes it just doesn't taste the same as when mom made it??!! this looks great, will try!!!!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 06, 2015 at 7:59 am

        Thanks Dawn! I like cottage cheese in Italian dishes as well, it just seems healthier! 🙂

        Reply

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