Peppermint Frosty Recipe (2024)

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Creamy, sweet, and festive, this copycat Peppermint Frosty is the perfect frozen holiday treat! Make this 6-ingredient recipe entirely in a blender in just 5-10 minutes, then add your favorite toppings (like white chocolate chips and chopped candy cane). This thick frosty recipe is made healthier with added protein, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and SO good!

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Table of Contents

  • Recipe Overview
  • What You’ll Need
  • How to Make a Peppermint Frosty
  • Topping Ideas
  • More Healthy Frozen Treats
  • More Holiday Treats You’ll Love
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Peppermint Frosty Recipe

Oh. My. Goodness. You HAVE to try this Peppermint Frosty recipe! Trust me when I say it’ll be your new favorite thing. It’s super creamy, thick, perfectly sweet (but also refined sugar-free), and so flavorful. I love to make a double batch and freeze the leftovers in mason jars for healthy treats throughout the week!

You can adjust this recipe to taste – add more almond butter, make it a little sweeter by adjusting the maple syrup, add more milk to thin out the frosty, or even add extra protein powder. Either way, this delicious Wendy’s Peppermint Frosty copycat recipe is such a fun treat for the winter and holiday season!

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What You’ll Need

Frosty Ingredients

  • Plant-Based Milk – creamy cashew milk or soy milk are both great options!
  • Almond Butter
  • Maple Syrup
  • Peppermint Extract
  • Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder
  • Frozen Coconut Yogurt – or Greek yogurt cubes(about 10 large ice cubes). Frozen banana works great, too!

Toppings (Optional)

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How to Make a Peppermint Frosty

Making this Peppermint Frosty recipe is actually SO easy! All you’ll need is a blender. Here’s how to put it together:

1. Blend the Ingredients

Combine plant-based milk, almond butter, maple syrup, peppermint extract, protein powder, and coconut yogurt ice cubes together until smooth. It helps to have a spatula on hand to mix and scrape down the sides of the blender every so often, as the “batter” will be very thick! You can also add more of the milk to thin out the consistency if you want.

2. Add Toppings

Optional, but these toppings truly bring this treat to life! Chop up a candy cane and add in some mini vegan white chocolate chips. It’s so worth it!

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Topping Ideas

  • Dark Chocolate Chips
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Almond Butter Drizzle
  • Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • Chocolate Drizzle
  • Chopped Nuts

More Healthy Frozen Treats

  • Healthy Buster Bars
  • S’mores Banana Bites
  • Chunky Monkey Smoothie
  • Frozen Yogurt Granola Cups
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More Holiday Treats You’ll Love

  • Apple Blackberry Crumble Fruit Bake
  • Healthier Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
  • Vegan Pecan Pie
  • Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Vegan Butterfinger Cheesecake

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Peppermint Frosty Recipe

Creamy, sweet, and festive, this copycat Peppermint Frosty is the perfect frozen holiday treat! Make this 6-ingredient recipe entirely in a blender in just 5-10 minutes, then add your favorite toppings (like white chocolate chips and chopped candy cane). This thick frosty recipe is made healthier with added protein, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and SO good!

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 Servings

Calories: 394 kcal

Author: Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plant-based milk (adjust to desired consistency)
  • 2 Tablespoons almond butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 cups frozen coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt cubes (about 10 large ice cubes)

Toppings (Optional)

Instructions

  • Place the milk, almond butter, maple syrup, peppermint extract, protein powder, and yogurt cubes in a blender.

  • Blend until smooth, scraping the sides of the blender with a spatula and mixing as needed (it will be thick). Feel free to add a little more milk to adjust the consistency, if desired!

  • Divide into two glasses.

  • Add toppings (optional) and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Frosty | Calories: 394 kcal | Carbohydrates: 41 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 41 mg | Sodium: 156 mg | Potassium: 555 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 32 g | Vitamin A: 8 IU | Calcium: 436 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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Peppermint Frosty Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is peppermint Frosty made of? ›

The peppermint Frosty, made with “bursts of refreshing peppermint” and vanilla soft serve, joins the classic chocolate Frosty on Wendy's menus nationwide, the restaurant said.

What are the ingredients in a Frosty? ›

According to the ingredient list on the Frosty menu page, the chocolate Frosty contains milk, sugar, corn syrup, cream, whey, nonfat dry milk, cocoa, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, cellulose gum, natural vanilla flavor, carrageenan, calcium sulfate, sodium citrate, dextrose, and Vitamin A palmitate.

How do I make Wendy's Frosty? ›

Ice Cream Maker using 4 oz Cool Whip, 7 oz sweetened condensed milk and filling the rest of the way with Hershey's chocolate milk, freezing for about 25-30 minutes. The flavor and texture was right on the mark for Wendy's Frosty!

Is the peppermint Frosty permanent? ›

The peppermint beverage was introduced last year for a limited time as the first holiday-themed Frosty the chain added to its menu. "It's the classic thick and creamy Frosty that our fans crave with bursts of fresh peppermint," said John Li, vice president of culinary innovation at Wendy's, in a news release last year.

Is Wendy's peppermint Frosty GF? ›

They have Strawberry Frosties, Chocolate Frosties, and Vanilla Frosties. And during the winter, they have Peppermint Frosties which are really good. It is also completely safe for those with celiac disease.

How do they make frostys? ›

It's made with just three ingredients: chocolate milk, whipped topping and sweetened condensed milk. You are going to love this nostalgic recipe! More tasty recipes: Orange Julius Recipe, Cherry Limeade, Pink Lemonade, Tropical Smoothie, Roy Rogers Drink, Classic Shirley Temple, Butterbeer Recipe.

Why are Frosty's so good? ›

Let's start with the first secret: According to Wendy's, to ensure a perfectly thick consistency, frosty treats are only served at temperatures between 19 and 21 F. This makes the treat thick enough for a spoon, smooth enough to suck through a straw, and a nice, unexpected dipping sauce for fries.

Is Wendy's Frosty ice cream or custard? ›

Is the Frosty a Dessert, a Drink or a Dip? 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.

What makes a Frosty different than ice cream? ›

For the uninitiated, a Frosty is something thicker than a milkshake, but softer than ice cream. It's served in a cup like a milkshake, but with a spoon like ice cream.

What Frosty flavors are there? ›

Frosty® Flavors
  • Chocolate Frosty.
  • Vanilla Frosty.
  • Strawberry Frosty.
  • Peppermint Frosty.
  • Pumpkin Spice Frosty.
  • Orange Dreamsicle Frosty.

What flavor is the peppermint Frosty? ›

According to Wendy's, the Peppermint Frosty, which was first introduced last year, features “bursts of refreshing peppermint” combined with Wendy's Frosty base for a treat meant to tantalize your taste buds with a bit of holiday cheer.

What is Wendy's new Frosty flavor in 2024? ›

DUBLIN, Ohio, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel back in time with sweet, nostalgic flavors of Wendy's® new Orange Dreamsicle Frosty®, available nationwide beginning Tuesday, March 19.

How much is a peppermint Frosty? ›

The Peppermint Frosty is also the same price as the standard chocolate flavor despite its status as a limited-time menu item. The McDonald's Oreo McFlurry will similarly run you $2.39 at a regular size.

What is peppermint ice cream made of? ›

Milk, Cream, Sugar, Skim Milk, Corn Syrup, Peppermint Chips (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Peppermint Oil, Bue #1, Red #40, Turmeric [Color], Soy Lecithin), Whey, Stabilizer (Mono and Diglycerides, Carob Bean Gum, Cellulose Gum and Carrageenan), Peppermint Oil.

What makes peppermint minty? ›

All varieties of mint plant produce a chemical called menthol. This is the substance that gives mint its distinctive flavor. Your body senses cold when a protein called TRPM8 is activated in your nerve cells, which then relay a current signal to your brain that it interprets as a cold sensation.

What is peppermint hot chocolate made of? ›

Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a flavorful warm drink made with milk, melted chocolate, and peppermint extract. It's a peppermint drink recipe you will definitely want to add to your list of holiday beverages! You will love my homemade hot chocolate, too!

Does mint ice cream have peppermint in it? ›

In fact, many mint ice creams are made with peppermint rather than spearmint. Just keep in mind that since peppermint has a higher menthol content, you'll want to use a bit less of it.

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