This fall, Wendy’s brought the taste of autumn to fast foodies across the country with the addition of the Pumpkin Spice Frosty to its menu. But with a small order of the creamy beverage featuring a whopping 51 grams of sugar, it’s not exactly a keto-friendly treat. Enter our low-sugar version of Wendy’s Pumpkin Spice Frosty — all of the fall flavor, none of the guilt.
What Makes This Pumpkin Spice Frosty Keto?
The ketogenic diet or “keto” is meant to change the way your body processes food. It puts your body into ketosis, a state where it burns fat for energy instead of storing carbohydrates. You’ll often see keto recipes, like this keto pumpkin spice Frosty, using monkfruit sweetener instead of sugar. This is because monkfruit sweetener has no calories or carbs, which keeps your body from storing them. Monkfruit sweenter is actually made of the extract of a fruit known as lo han guo or Swingle. Always do your research about diets, though, and be informed about what you’re eating and drinking, low calorie doesn’t always mean better for. you! .
Easy Keto Pumpkin Spice Frosty
Description
All of the flavor, none of the guilt.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp pumpkin spice, even better if it’s homemade
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar replacement sweetener, we’re a fan of Monkfruit
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat mixture until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes if using hand or stand mixture.
- Move the mixture into a Ziploc bag and freeze until almost frozen, about 30 minutes.
- Cut the tip off the bag, pipe into serving containers of choice, and enjoy your keto pumpkin spice frosty!
Recipe by Jordan Snowden
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