This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.
How many of you are Wendy’s fans? I sure am, and although we don’t get to eat out very often, I’m just as thrilled as the kiddos when we get to swing by there for a meal! I’m not sure if they still serve this delicious treat, but a few years ago I got totally addicted to their Caramel Apple Vanilla Frosty!
Since the weather here in Texas has been SCORCHING the past couple months, we’ve needed some type of chillin’ treat every now and then. When I first whipped this up, the kids ate all of it before I had a chance to even try it! So after round 2 (and 3… and so on) I was able to really test the comparison to the real Wendy’s version. I was so excited, it tasted just like the REAL Caramel Apple Vanilla Frosty they served! I did add more apples in mine, though….to make it healthier, of course!
One thing I love about this frosty is that you can change it up to fit your own personal preferences! My hubby likes a lot less malt powder, while I prefer a crazy amount ton of caramel sauce. Make a little to start, then adjust as you want!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 1/2 tbsp. Vanilla Malt powder (such as Nesquick)
- 4-8 cups Vanilla Ice Cream (depending on how thick you like it)
- Caramel Sauce (I just used basic Caramel ice cream topping) – as much as you’d like
- 1 Green Apple
Directions
- If you don’t want the skin on your apple, peel it now. Wash and dice the apple into small bits.
- In a blender, mix the milk, heavy cream, malt powder, and ice cream until smooth.
- Pour the frosty into tall glasses, and gently stir in the apple bits and as much of the caramel sauce as you’d like. It should create pretty swirls all around, so it’s fun to use a clear glass.
- Enjoy your ultra-refreshing treat!
It sounds delicious.
I never had one of Wendy’s drink like this, but I like this recipe.
This looks too yummy and is something that my family would love especially one one of the really hot days that we are having now. I will definitely be trying tis recipe at home.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
My 2 favorite things–vanilla ice cream and loads and loads of caramel–the apple addition sounds great. Going to make this tomorrow after I pick up some apples.
I luv the combo of tart apple and caramel…this looks sooooooooooooooooooooo yummy!
Looks yummy!!! I’m going to have to try it!!
What a great treat, and a lovely recipe to try.
=P *drooling* Looks YUMMY!
sounds like apple pie in a glass
That sounds so yummmy!!!!
yes! A must pin recipe!!!
I’m drooling. I need to try this!
This looks really good! I love copycat recipes! Thanks for sharing!
Oh that looks so yummy! Carter loves anything apple..and oh I love anything caramel! 🙂 Will have to try these at home!
This recipe would be great for a Halloween party.
This looks so yummy
OOh, yummy! I love anything with caramel!
I have never heard of this recipe but it sounds yummy.
This looks delicious, I can’t wait to try it!
i would have to substitute in something else for the heavy cream cuz i dont drink it – but if i vary this recipe it looks like a winner for me!
Yes please. I copied the recipe and plan on making it when it’s apple time in September.
I’ve never had one of these at Wendy’s, but I will now. It looks delicious and I’m saving the recipe…just in case 🙂
How have I ever not had their caramel apple vanilla frosty. But this looks so good!
oh this looks incredible! i need to try this.
wow this looks so decadent! I’d love this for a treat really soon! YUMMY!
that looks so good made my mouth water,yummy!
That looks so good!
Yum! I will have to try this myself!
Wonderful and creative treat.
That looks so yummy, definitely going to have to try it.
This looks super good and tasty!