Editor’s Note

We know the feeling of waiting in a long drive-thru line just to get a cold, thick chocolate treat. That is why we went into the kitchen to make our own version. After trying many different methods, we found the perfect secret to making a rich, thick, and safe-to-eat brownie batter drink right at home. You do not need an ice cream machine, just a simple blender!

Are you craving a thick, creamy, and super chocolatey drink? You have found the right place! Today, we are making the famous brownie batter frosty right in your own kitchen.

This homemade version is rich, cold, and tastes exactly like licking the spoon when you bake brownies. The best part? It takes less than five minutes to make.

Before we jump into our super easy recipe, let us talk about why this specific flavor is taking over the internet.

We Ranked the Best Frosty Flavors (And Found the Winner)

If you look online, people love to debate about the best fast-food frosty flavors. People try and rank every single flavor combination. Here is a look at the most popular trending flavors right now:

The Classics: The Vanilla Frosty and Classic Chocolate Frosty are always loved by everyone.

The Fruit Mixes: Flavors like the Pop-Tarts Strawberry Vanilla Frosty Fusion and the Strawberry Chocolate Frosty Swirl are great for fruit lovers.

The Caramel Hits: Drinks like the Caramel Crunch Chocolate Frosty Fusion give a nice sweet crunch.

The Ultimate Winners: At the very top of everyone’s list are the heavy chocolate desserts. The Brownie Batter Chocolate Frosty Swirl and the Oreo Brownie Twist Chocolate Frosty Fusion almost always win first place!

Since the brownie batter flavor is the absolute king of desserts, we decided to teach you how to make the best version of it at home.

Why Make This at Home?

You might wonder why you should make this yourself instead of buying it. Here are three amazing reasons:

Save Your Money: Buying fast-food desserts every day gets expensive. Making it at home costs only pennies per glass.

Safe Ingredients: We use a special trick to make the raw brownie mix completely safe to eat.

Perfect Thickness: You get to choose exactly how thick you want your drink to be!

Ingredients You Need

You only need four simple things from your kitchen to make this magic happen.

Vanilla Ice Cream: 2 big cups of soft vanilla ice cream. Vanilla creates a better creamy base than chocolate ice cream.

Milk: 1/2 cup of cold milk. Whole milk makes it the creamiest, but any milk will work fine.

Dry Brownie Mix: 3 big spoons of dry chocolate brownie mix from a box. (Read our safety tip below before using this!)

Cocoa Powder: 1 small spoon of dark cocoa powder to give it an extra rich color and taste.

Important Safety Tip: Heat Your Brownie Mix

Raw flour in dry boxed mixes can sometimes carry germs. But do not worry, fixing this is super simple!

Put your dry brownie mix into a glass bowl. Put the bowl in your microwave for about one minute. This simple heat trick kills any bad germs. Let the powder cool down for a minute before you use it. Now it is completely safe to eat!

Step-by-Step Instructions (The Easy Method)

Ready to make your dessert? Follow these three easy steps.

Step 1: Add the Wet Ingredients

Take your blender cup. First, pour in your half cup of cold milk. Adding the liquid first helps your blender spin much easier. Next, drop in your two big cups of vanilla ice cream.

Step 2: Add the Magic Chocolate

Now, take your cooled, safe brownie mix powder and drop it into the blender. Add your small spoon of cocoa powder right on top.

Step 3: Blend Until Thick

Put the lid tightly on your blender. Turn it on a low speed first, then move to a medium speed. Blend it for about 30 seconds. Stop the blender and look inside. If it is too thick, add a tiny splash of milk. If it is too thin, add one more scoop of ice cream.

Amazing Variations to Try

Want to make your frosty even better? Here are some fun ideas that are very popular right now:

The Oreo Brownie Twist

Crush two Oreo cookies into tiny pieces. Stir them into your cup with a spoon after you finish blending. This gives you a wonderful crunch in every bite.

The Caramel Swirl

Take a bottle of sticky caramel syrup. Squeeze it around the inside walls of your empty glass before you pour your drink in. It looks beautiful and tastes like candy!

The Double Chocolate Crunch

Drop a handful of mini chocolate chips on top of your finished frosty. This is perfect for true chocolate lovers.

FAQs

Can I use chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla?

Yes, you can! However, using vanilla ice cream lets the true “brownie batter” flavor shine through better. Chocolate ice cream can sometimes hide the brownie taste.

How do I store leftovers?

If you make too much, pour the extra into a freezer-safe cup with a tight lid. Put it in your freezer. When you want to drink it later, let it sit on your table for 15 minutes to melt just a little bit.

Do I need a fancy blender?

Not at all! Because the ice cream is already soft, any normal kitchen blender will do a great job mixing these simple ingredients.