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Update: I changed the name to “Ice Creamed Lemonade” on 12.6.16, but the recipe is the same as always.
Confession: I have never actually had a Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade.
Maybe that’s not such a bad confession to make, especially since I operate a healthy food blog.
Confessions aside, this is what I imagine a Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade would taste like. If I would ever try one. Which I just might, one of these days.
Sweet, tart, creamy, and refreshing…all at the same time…this frosted lemonade is a great summertime treat. It’s super simple to whip up in the blender!
Don’t turn your nose up at the cottage cheese; you can’t taste it, I promise. It serves to make this shake creamy while not overloading your body with calories. It adds protein, too!
As is, this shake is a Fuel Pull for Trim Healthy Mamas (you can learn more about the plan here). This means that this shake is both low carb and low fat. It can be used for a meal, snack, dessert – whatever you like! If you wish, you could use some whipping cream in place of some of the unsweetened almond milk. This would take the shake out of the low fat category and turn it into a THM:S.
Hey, I bet this shake would be even better if you made it with some leftover homemade ice cream (the stuff that is now frozen like a rock in your freezer), like my basic vanilla recipe. That would make this an S (no longer low fat).
Even if it’s not like the Chick-fil-A version (I wouldn’t know), this is a great refreshingly creamy summery shake!
I typically don’t recommend substituting Greek yogurt for cottage cheese in shake recipes because Greek yogurt is so much tangier, but in this recipe it would probably work since the shake is supposed to be tangy and lemony! You could also experiment with using low fat double fermented kefir in place of the almond milk (or the almond milk and the cottage cheese) for an even brighter flavor! If you use kefir in place of the cottage cheese, the shake will be thinner.
Question of the day: have you ever had a real frosted lemonade from Chick-fil-A? What’s it like?
You can find this recipe in my cookbook, Necessary Food.
- 1 cup crushed ice
- ⅓ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (use carton coconut milk for a nut free version)
- 3 T lemon juice
- Dash of vanilla extract
- Rounded ¼ tsp. glucomannan
- Pinch of salt
- 3 doonks THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder (a doonk is 1/32 tsp.)
- ½ scoop whey protein powder
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Feel free to add more ice for a thicker shake. Adjust sweetener to taste, if needed (I like mine fairly tart).
Update: I changed the name to "Ice Creamed Lemonade" on 12.6.16, but the recipe is the same as always.
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I’ve made this several times now. So delicious. My daughters love it too. My almost two year old brings me lemons and asks, “emon ake?” 😆
I use xanthum gum instead of gluccie. I used Pyure stevia for the sweetener, at a 1 Tbsp per serving. Probably could use less. (Just information for anyone else looking to use Pyure).
Aw, that’s so sweet! Thanks for the tip on how much Pyure to use!
Do you use the same amount of xanthum gum?
That should work. 🙂
Oh my goodness!! This ice creamed lemonade was amazing!! I will definitely be making this throughout the summer and beyond! I’m 3 weeks into the THM plan and this is the best recipe so far. 🙂
High praise indeed! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I suppose I’m a little late to the game on this one. I just made it and it’s really good but I felt like it was missing something. I added some of my Singing Canary to it and it was just the thing. Thank you!
Could the cottage cheese become cream cheese instead?
Are you asking if you can use cream cheese in place of the cottage cheese? You’re welcome to try, and I’m sure that would be delicious and make a very thick THM S shake, but 1/3 cup of cream cheese would be pretty calorie dense. Maybe try just 2-3 tablespoons of cream cheese in place of 2-3 tablespoons of the cottage cheese? (This shake will become a THM S if you use more than 5g of fat worth of cream cheese, so keep that in mind.)
Just made this. What a creamy refreshing cup of goodness!! Loved it! Thank you, it’s a keeper on my list and I see how it can be made into so many flavors. FP’s don’t have to be boring!
This is amazing! I made it exactly to your recipe. Mine came out super T-H-I-C-K. Next time, I might ease off slightly on the gluccie so I don’t need a spoon. Otherwise, I think I might need one of these every day.
Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Different brands of gluccie probably thicken a little differently; I know the THM brand is notoriously strong. 🙂
This drink is great and refreshing! I also like substituting kefir instead of the almond milk, adding tang.
Awesome – I hadn’t gotten around to trying the kefir sub yet so I’m glad you did and reported back! Thanks so much!
Can you use Xantham Gum instead of the Glucomannan and Collagen instead of Whey? BTW what is the difference between collagen & whey?
Thanks!
Yes, that should be fine. It may not be quite as creamy because collagen is less creamy than whey protein powder, but I personally prefer the taste (or lack thereof) of collagen over protein powder a lot of the time. 🙂 Collagen is dairy free while whey protein is not. They’re both a good source of protein.
This looks wonderful with no special ingredients!!! I live tart lemon also!
A chik fil A just opened down the street and I was craving a frosted lemonade. I’m so excited to try this! Thank you! And congrats on your engagement. I just started THM in October and have enjoyed your recipes. Your bullet proof hot chocolate was a favorite over the holidays.
Blessings,
Katie Moser
This drink tastes almost exactly like the Chick-fil-A awesomeness, in my opinion! I couldn’t believe it when I tasted it for the first time, and now it’s my favorite summertime treat. 🙂
This was REALLY good!!! I threw in a couple of strawberries and it made it a pretty pink shake. This satisfied my lemon craving and will definitely be a regular for me this summer. Thanks for another great recipe!
Sonic long made a Limeade Chiller, which was soft serve with a slushie – tonight I did this straight for me, threw four strawberries in Hubby’s; and he was thrilled! (He did ask if there was anything weird, because the okra in the freezer scares him.) Guess we know what our treat for the dog days of August will be, but I may need another one next week.
So delicious!! I’m sipping this right now and it is FANTASTIC! It tastes almost identical to Chick-fil-a’s original! You rock, Briana!
Thank you doesn’t seem quite enough. I loved CFA Frosted Lemonade, so I know what they taste like. This truly is a perfect match!!
Can xantham gum be used instead of gluccie?
Generally they can be interchanged in a 1:1 ratio, but I haven’t tried it in this recipe.
I have only ever used xanthum gum in this heavenly treat. Currently sipping one while hiding from the 95 degree heat outside 🙂
Thanks for a lemon shake, Briana. I love ones with cocoa, but probably have too many cocoa-based shakes and brownie.
Instead of vanilla, I added about a heaped teaspoon of freshly ground lemon zest (from an unsprayed tree, of course.)
Two doonks of THM stevia, as I like things super-tart. This was a lovely, healthy change. Praise the Lord for your creativity !
This recipe is amazing! I have to hide it from the kids when I make it, or plan on making them some too. This is my go-to recipe when I just need something wonderful to treat myself. In fact I have had this for breakfast on more than one occasion! Can’t wait for your cookbook! God has given you a great talent.
It tastes wonderful Briana! I’ve had the Chick-f-lee frosted lemonade and this tastes very similar to it. It’s even better if you do 1/2 almond milk 1/2 heavy whipping cream (makes it an S) and use xylitol has the sweetener.
Made it twice. First was too salty (probably my fault), second was great. Used juice from two small lemons, lots of vanilla, & 4 doonks of stevia. Yum!
I just made this and it is amazingly delicious, totally refreshing and very filling!!! ? I followed the recipe exactly for a FP, but I know I would enjoy the other S and E variations as well. Thanks for the great recipes.
I’m excited to try this! I’ve had the frosted lemonade, and I wasn’t too impressed. (I’m a diehard CFA fan. Worked there for 6 years. I LOVE Chick-fil-A–just not the frosted lemonade.) This sounds like it might be better, actually!
i have definitely had the Chick Fil A frosted lemonade. It’s soooooo good. I can’t wait to try your version
I made your frosted lemonade last night. It tastes very similar to the Chick Fil A one. My DH, who is a big lemon fan, liked it as well. Thanks for the great recipe. It’s definitely a keeper.
Awesome! So glad you liked it!
made this morning and it was soooo good :). I love being able to try new shakes, I too have them most mornings. Thank you!
I’ve never had a Chick Fil a version but the Culvers chain has lemon ice smoothies that Ive been trying to mock. I made yours. It is FABULOUS. Im on day 4 of fuel cycle (my dreaded FP days) so this came at just the right time for me. Excellent. Really good…this is a keeper ladies!
Oh my this sounds amazing!! Adding the ingredients I’m missing to my shopping list today!
Yes, Briana, last month I had a Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade. It was yummy, so I immediately checked for a THM version. Your shakes and smoothies gave been a go-to breakfast for my husband and me. We both enjoy them as they are delicious and fast. When your recipe for the frosted lemonade popped up on my FB feed I got pretty excited. It is suppose to be really warm; 90 degrees here so I will be making it today!
Sonic used to make a cherry limeade shake. Like a creamy version of their cherry limeade. I think it was just the cherry limeade with ice cream? Maybe? But it was so good. My absolute favorite. It was a sad sad day when they quit making them. How could we make something like that??
Just add some cherries to this shake and replace the lemon juice with lime juice for a THM:E cherry limeade shake. 🙂
you could add a packet of the True Lime brand Black Cherry Lime-aide . I love that stuff . (I get it at Walmart) That might be just the taste you are craving !
Your pictures are gorgeous!! I’ll make this tomorrow! Always love your recipes ?
Aw, thanks, April!
Yes…I confess…I have had the “diet lemonade” version from Chick-Fil-A. It is, as advertised, amazing. I don’t even LIKE lemonade, nor do I like soft-serve ice cream, yet somehow I love that treat. Fortunately, there isn’t a Chick-FIl_A in my town…so the once per six weeks I drive by, I don’t feel guilty getting a treat. But now….perhaps I will have something handier, cheaper, and better for me that will satisfy that craving! Thank you. 🙂
Let me get this straight: you don’t like soft serve ice cream??? Haha…you fortunate person….
Never been to Chick-fil-a, but I have all the ingredients for this shake except the protein powder. Might have to give it a try anyway.
I tried this tonight and it was wonderful! Since I liked it a little sweeter, I took your advice and added a tablespoon of homemade Truvia and it was just right for me! I look forward to making more of this!
I’m so glad you liked it, Carolyn!
Oh, I’ve never tried the Chic Fil A version of this, but I do love their peach shakes!
I plan to make this perhaps this afternoon. I’m excited! I plan to change it up some, though. I’m only using a scant 1/8 tsp. of glucomannan (I wonder if I can leave it completely out since I’m using the cottage cheese as a creaming agent). l also plan to use ten packets of Truvia in place of the stevia. It looks yummy! I’m using the 32-ounce Nutribullet cup, so hopefully the amounts in your recipe will still be okay. I may add a full scoop of whey protein, instead of just half.
Yes! I love them! The combination of soft ice cream and Chick-fil-a lemonade is heavenly!
It’s my 1/month cheat!