Keto Chocolate Frosty | Wendy’s Inspired Copycat Recipe
In the mood for a keto frosty? Check out how we created a copycat keto Wendy’s frosty!
Are you a fan of the popular Wendy’s chocolate frosty?
It’s pretty much one of my favorite treats EVER! If you miss that creamy chocolate dessert too, here’s an easy way to make a copycat Wendy’s keto frosty at home that tastes very similar to the real deal! The texture is similar to a frozen mousse, and I think you’ll really like it as a low-carb and super-satisfying treat!
The best part – it whips up in just a few minutes. Hooray for crazy-easy dessert ideas!
Let’s talk about Wendy’s Frosty calories.
Per Carb Manager, there are 350 calories in a small chocolate frosty, with 58g of net carbs! 😱 While ours is over 400 calories, primarily due to the fat content in the heavy cream, it only has 9g of total carbs and 5.6g of net carbs!
Keto Wendy's Chocolate Frosty
yield: 2 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 10 MINUTES
Here's an easy way to make a copycat Wendy's chocolate frosty that tastes very similar to the real deal, but is totally keto-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Mix all ingredients together using a hand mixer or a stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
2
Place in the freezer for about 30-60 minutes until barely frozen.
3
Place frosty mixture in a plastic freezer bag, cut one corner, and pipe into separate small cups.
Additional Notes
Vanilla Variation Amount Per Serving: 448 Calories | 46.5g Fat | 5.0g Total Carbs | 0g Fiber | 0.9g Sugar | 1.4g Sugar Alcohol | 2.9g Protein | 3.6g Net Carbs
Peanut Butter Chocolate Variation Amount Per Serving: 486 Calories | 49.3g Fat | 8.5g Total Carbs | 2.2g Fiber | 1.0g Sugar | 0.7g Sugar Alcohol | 6.6g Protein | 5.7g Net Carbs
Nutrition Information
Yield: 2 servings, Serving Size: 1 Frosty
Amount Per Serving:
471 Calories | 48.1g Fat | 9g Total Carbs | 2.7g Fiber | 4.2g Sugar | 0.7g Sugar Alcohol | 6g Protein | 5.6g Net Carbs
Hip tips to make the best Wendy’s-inspired keto Frosty:
- I added just a tablespoon of almond butter (you can also use peanut butter or even cream cheese for fewer carbs).
- I used liquid Stevia, but feel free to use your favorite sweetener of choice and adjust to taste.
- If you’d prefer, this can be made in a stand mixer such as a KitchenAid. It’ll take a couple of minutes for stiff peaks to form.
- Have a dairy allergy? Consider swapping heavy cream for full-fat coconut cream instead!
- For a vanilla variation: Use 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 heaping tablespoon cream cheese, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon liquid stevia, and ½ teaspoon Swerve confectioners.
- For a Peanut Butter Chocolate variation: Use 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon sugar-free peanut butter powder, 1/2 teaspoon liquid Stevia, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon Swerve confectioners.
This looks fancy, but this Wendy’s keto frosty was super easy to create!
To get the fancy soft-serve look, scoop the chocolate frosty in a plastic freezer bag, cut the end from the corner, and pipe it into small cups.
It’s a very rich dessert, so the serving size is small. I love that it’s a creamy and smooth dessert idea. It’s perfect if you’re in the mood for a Frosty-like treat!
Hubby hates stevia… do you think swerve would sub ok?
Yes I think you could definitely use your favorite sweetener of choice as desired. Enjoy! ?
I used Torani sugar free Vanilla flavoring syrup instead of stevia delicious
Great idea!! Thx
Sugar free torani syrup has Sucrose, it’s still a sugar, not a keto item, but I agree not much out there for people who get a bitter after taest from stevia and the others.
I believe sugar free Torani has sucralose, which is carb free
Allulose is a great sugar substitute! No aftertaste. Your system doesn’t absorb it.
I use Munkfruit .
Looks and tastes like sugar
I use SWERVE
Thanks!
Looks yummy. Conventional dairy does not work for my family though. It makes keto much more difficult!
Just use coconut cream – it works great 🙂
yum! Can’t wait to try this!!
Can you use peanut butter instead of almond butter?
Yes, however consider a natural low sugar brand. ?
Can you use sugar free chocolate jello pudding in it?
That’s not an ingredient we would recommend. Thanks!
Can you store the extra servings in the fridge, or do they need to be frozen?,
Yes, both would work.
This looks delicious! However, my husband and daughter have very bad nut allergies so I can’t use almond butter. Would sunflower butter be a good substitute? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Yes that sounds great!
I did read you can sub for cream cheese make sure it’s rook temperature to mix better
Thank you Lina D!
I want to make this for my g’son…..artificial sweetners don’t work for us….help!! TIA
Use the desired sweetener that fits for your lifestyle. Can you do erythritol? Xylitol? Stevia? Those are natural sweeteners. Monk fruit’s another option, too! — Hope that helps! 🙂
No way. OMG I love frostys and make as them so much.
thank you
Can you use truvia granuals?
Yes you can! You will just want to adjust the amount accordingly.
Tastes too much like the peanut butter to be a frosty
Yum! I can’t wait to try this!!
Thanks Bri!
Hi
I use truvia what is the equivalent amount to use ?
Thanks
Hi there! You can check this amazing chart for equivalents! Scroll all the way to the bottom. https://www.wholesomeyum.com/natural-low-carb-sweeteners-guide-conversion-chart/ Hope that helps!
Can I not use the almond butter and just use everything else?
Sure!
Omg so good! It’s so hot here in southern Ontario I felt like I was melting and a frosty is one of my all time favorites! This hit the spot, I didn’t have any liquid stevia so I used some super free s’mores skinny syrup ! Thanks so much for your recipe !
You’re welcome! Yum!
Could I use half cup of almond milk and half cup of heavy cream to cut down on the fat content?
Could I use a half cup of almond milk and a half cup of heavy whipping cream instead of the cup of heavy cream?
You know, you could definitely try that. Please let me know how it works!” 🙂
I did this. Still yummy but didn’t quite get to stiff peaks.
I am working on losing weight. Is there a low cal substitute for the heavy cream?
Because fats are self-limiting and fill people up faster (and keeps them full longer), keto is a higher-fat diet. If you’re counting calories, you can try going with 50/50 cream and coconut milk or almond milk, but I’m not sure how creamy the result will be. If you try it, would you mind letting us know? We love reading how friends tweak our recipes!
I am thinking of just freezing it in the ziplock bag instead of transferring it after it’s frozen. I also wonder if coconut butter would work like peanut butter?
You should be able to freeze it. I wouldn’t sub in coconut butter for peanut butter. I think it could change the consistency/outcome. That said, if you give it a shot, we’d love to hear how it turns out!
Does not taste like wendys frosty at all the almond butter throws off the taste
Oh bummer! SO sorry you did not care for it. Thanks a bunch for the honest comment!
Use a low sugar peanut butter…tastes much better!
Would regular butter work?
Not sure how that might turn out. If you decide to try it, let us know what you think!
1st time I made this I whipped it too long. I just made it again using a low sugar peanut butter and it turned out great! Delicious…I had to hold back from not eating all 4 servings!
Have you tried using an ice cream maker after mixing? I can’t wait to try this!
We haven’t tried that, but it may work!! If you decide to give it a go, let us know how it turns out!
Can I make this without a mixer?
Maybe with a hand beater if you have one.
How can you make it for diabetes
This is sugar free, but you might want to test your blood sugar to ensure your favorite sugar-free sweetener won’t tamper with your readings. We want to keep you healthy! If you have concerns about the effects of sweeteners on your blood sugar, I’d ask your doctor to be safe.
I’m making it now and I’ve been beating forever and still not stiff. Are you supposed to whip the cream first and then add the other ingredients?
I just mixed everything together at once. So sorry you’re having a hard time. Yes maybe next time whip the cream first.
How much monk fruit would equal to 5 drop stevia?
Hi Kartina! Be sure to check out our Sweetener Conversion Guide, as you may find that helpful! https://hip2keto.com/best-sweeteners-diets-conversion-recipe/
How do you sub cream cheese?
I there! I would not try it with cream cheese as it would thicken the recipe too much and give it a tangier flavor. UPDATE: You can however, use the same amount of cream cheese as we have listed for the almond butter. Hope that helps!
But it was suggested in the recipe…
Thanks, Amanda! You can use the same amount of cream cheese as we have listed for the almond butter. Hope this helps!
I tried this recipe but when it came out of the freezer, it was hard as a rock. Definitely can’t put it in a ziplock bag. What have I done wrong???
Hi there! Be sure to let it set out for a few minutes, so that it can thaw a bit. It should soften up for you that way. 🙂
I made this. It never fluffed, and I did not like the taste at all.
Oh bummer! SO sorry to hear you did not care for it! 🙁
OMG! O!M!G! This is an amazing treat! What a perfect dessert on a warm summer night! DELICIOUS!
Picture shows peanut butter, recipe says almond butter…guessing either will do?
Yes either ?
can this be made in an ice cream maker?
I think that’s a great idea! Let us know how you like it! 🙂
Is the almond or peanut butter necessary? Does it add too the consistency or is it for flavor?
Hi there! The peanut butter adds that umami to deepen the flavor, along with just the slightest hint of salt. Removing it might really affect the flavor. Hope that helps!
How much cream cheese for the substitute Will I red to add salt if I use the cream cheese?
Hi Carol! You can just use the same amount of cream cheese as is listed for the almond butter. Hope that helps!
This looks awesome…. will try this weekend….
Yay! Hope you enjoy it!
What is the serving size?
Hi there! This recipe makes 4 servings. Hope that helps!
This recipe is so delicious! I used homemade peanut butter and sweetened it with xylitol because that’s what I had on hand. The taste reminds me of a fudgesicle, which is a favorite treat from my childhood.
Perfect! Thanks for sharing ?
I was so excited to try since I have been craving ice cream but something went way wrong with mine. I did the cream cheese for less carb and I ended up with no peaks and lots of little dots of cream cheese in chocolate water. Did I over beat? I never got stiff peaks. 🙁
Oh darn! That’s a bummer 🙁 So sorry that happened. maybe whip cream first then fold in softened cream cheese, next time.
I would guess it was over beaten. Sounds like the cream turned into butter.
That will happen if your cream cheese is cold. Let it come to room temp and it should be good.
Can I use powder stevia instead of liquid, and if so, how much?
Hi Karen! Be sure to check out our Sweetener Conversion Guide! https://hip2keto.com/best-sweeteners-diets-conversion-recipe/ Hope that helps!
so am I correct that I would use 5T of confection swerve?
Hmm, It looks like 5 drops would equal to 1/3 of a teaspoon of the powdered. Maybe start with that and see how it tastes. Hoping that helps!
Re the clumps in chocolate water comment: that is from whipping too long. Basically you ended up with butter clumps, cream cheese bits and whey. I learned over-whipping turning to butter when making tiramisu one time 🙂
Just whip he cream cheese first – add everything, the. Fold in cream after it is whipped
I followed this recipe exactly, but something did not work. The unsweetened cocoa powder is so bitter, that’s all I can taste. It did not look anything like the pics — it’s very dark, and I used everything as listed in the recipe. Not sure what I did wrong. Maybe I should have used a different type of cocoa. Too bad. I was really looking forward to this as a treat.
Awe too bad … mine turned out curdled as well … consider posting new directions … more specific. It looked like it was heading in the right direction… I couldn’t get to peaks and kept mixing . It then curdled
So Sorry that happened! Here’s a helpful tip if you’ve over-whipped this into almost butter. (I’ve done that too!) https://www.gettystewart.com/how-to-recover-from-over-whipped-whipped-cream/
More specific than this???? How much more simple can these directions be??? Mine tuned out amazing and I just put it all in a bowl and mixed lol
I just made this recipe and it turned out great. I couldn’t quit eating it before I got it into the freezer. Turned out just like a Wendy’s Frosty. Thank you for the recipe.
Thanks for sharing Tammy!
Would this work using a blender?
You cannot whip cream in a blender. It doesn’t get enough air. You need to use a mixer with whisk beaters if possible.
I used an immersion blender vs mixer and cream cheese vs peanut butter. Blended for about a min. Used Monk fruit sweetener and a pinch of sea salt. Tasted great! Thank you for the recipe
I loved it!! Instead of stevia i used 1.5 tbsp of monk fruit. but i was looking at the ingredients in the almond butter and it had honey in it! Which almond butter brand did you use? honey isnt keto
That’s so great! Use a type of almond butter that’s plain, without honey – thanks!
Do you have to use sweetner? I can’t do artificial sweeteners..
You can for sure use Stevia. Here’s a guide for measuring some of the most popular products: https://hip2keto.com/best-sweeteners-diets-conversion-recipe/ 🙂