This healthy chocolate frosty is packed full of natural protein, thanks to the addition of cottage cheese. It’s a rich, delicious treat that tastes like a Wendy’s frosty!
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, as well as the nut butter.
If you tolerate dairy, I think you will love it!
Ingredients and substitutions for making a frosty
Take a peek at the ingredients in a Wendy’s frosty here, and I think you will appreciate this version much more!
- Cottage cheese – This frosty recipe relies on cottage cheese for both protein and consistency. Full-fat cottage cheese is the penultimate for this, but Greek yogurt can substitute. 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.
How to make a healthy frosty
As I wrote above, this frosty depends on the cottage cheese, as that 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!
Tips for making a healthy frosty
You can use one cup of cottage cheese OR one cup of Greek yogurt OR half of each. My preference when using yogurt is to blend half Greek yogurt with half cottage cheese.
Because of the salt content in cottage cheese, UNSALTED nut or seed butter is best. Otherwise, the end product can be a bit too salty.
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!
More chocolate shakes
Healthy Chocolate Frosty (High in Protein!)
Watch the Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon nut or seed butter UNSALTED
- 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
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!
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!!!!
Thanks Dawn! I like cottage cheese in Italian dishes as well, it just seems healthier! 🙂
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!
You definitely have to try it Mike, it lends an almost cheesecake-like quality. 😀 Have a great day buddy!
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!
Thanks so much Sammi! I hope they enjoy them! 🙂
Wow! This looks incredible =) I really love this chocolate frosty. Thanks for sharing!
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 🙂
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.
That’s great Daniela, thanks for the comment!
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!
So good😋🥰!!!
This doesn’t taste or resemble a frosty at all, but it does taste good. Probably best to call it what it is, which is a shake or smoothie.