This Healthy Chocolate Frosty is packed full of natural protein, and it's a rich, delicious treat that tastes like a chocolate milkshake.
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.
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.
Please enjoy the video below the recipe showing you just how to make it!
Try some of these other dairy-free chocolate shakes!
Healthy Chocolate Frosty
Video
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!
Notes
Nutrition
Shared with: Full Plate Thursday
dawn
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!!!!
Lauren
Thanks Dawn! I like cottage cheese in Italian dishes as well, it just seems healthier! 🙂
Mike@TheIronYou
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!
Lauren
You definitely have to try it Mike, it lends an almost cheesecake-like quality. 😀 Have a great day buddy!
Sammi
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!
Lauren
Thanks so much Sammi! I hope they enjoy them! 🙂
Lea Andersen
Wow! This looks incredible =) I really love this chocolate frosty. Thanks for sharing!
YJ
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 🙂
Daniela
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.
Lauren
That's great Daniela, thanks for the comment!
Maude
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!
Nat
So good😋🥰!!!