# Healthy Frosty Milkshakes This DIY Wendy's Frosty Tastes Just as Good as the Real Thing By M | Published 2014-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-frosty References: [etc-alltherest.blogspot](http://etc-alltherest.blogspot.ca/2014/04/1534-frosty-light-healthy-dessert-idea.html) & [rabbitfoodformybunnyteeth](http://rabbitfoodformybunnyteeth.com/frosty-light/) While the [Wendy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-frosty-chocolatey-cereal) Frosty chocolate milkshakes are a notoriously popular fast-food snack, they aren't the best food item to be putting into your body. Blogger Etc recently posted a health-conscious Frosty recipe alternative that captures the creamy sugar taste of the iconic milkshake with healthier ingredient options. This simple and homemade Frosty recipe drastically cuts down the 290 calories, 40 grams of sugar and 7 grams of fat in the original recipe by using fresh and healthy ingredients. For example, the milk component is substituted with a non-dairy almond milk and the chocolate ice cream is replaced with unsweetened cocoa powder. Bananas, vanilla extract and ice are some of the other health-conscious ingredients that make this [homemade Frosty milkshake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-choco-chip-oat-shake) better for your waistline. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Shake Alternatives:** As more consumers become health-conscious, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing and promoting healthier alternatives to popular milkshakes like the Wendy's Frosty. - **DIY Recipes:** As consumers continue to enjoy cooking and experimenting in the kitchen due to the pandemic, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating and sharing DIY versions of popular fast-food items with healthier ingredients. - **Non-dairy Milk Alternatives:** As more consumers move towards a plant-based lifestyle and have dietary restrictions, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing and promoting non-dairy milk alternatives as substitutes in various food and beverage products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Wellness:** This industry can take advantage of the trend towards healthier food and beverage options by developing and promoting products with healthier ingredients and lower calorie and sugar content. - **Food and Beverage:** This industry can benefit from the trend towards DIY recipes by providing consumers with easy-to-follow recipes and ingredients to make their favorite fast-food items at home with healthier alternatives. - **Plant-based Foods:** This industry can take advantage of the trend towards non-dairy milk alternatives by developing and promoting more plant-based food and beverage products, such as milkshakes and other desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Strawberry Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-frosty-1.md) - [Festive Frozen QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-frosty.md) - [Extra-Frosty QSR Dessert Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-frosty-menu-items.md) - [Elevated QSR Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-strawberry-frosty.md) - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-chocolate-shake-made-with-ghirardelli.md) - [Saucy Frozen QSR Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-desserts.md) - [Berry-Flavored QSR Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-berry-frosty.md) - [Icy Cold Weather Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-milkshake.md) - [Festive Frozen QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickerdoodle-cookie-frosty-fusion.md)