Summertime is all about treating yourself. But we don’t have to tell you that treating yourself can get pricey (we’re talking to you, girl who won’t start the day without a frozen vanilla latte).
But here’s a secret—it doesn’t have to cost a lot. And why is that? Because most of those “gotta have it” menu items that your favorite franchises are famous for can easily be re-created in your very own kitchen. That means with a little extra effort and a dash of ingenuity, you no longer have to put your money where your mouth is to enjoy a (slightly less) guilty pleasure.
Isn’t that wonderful? Your piggy bank certainly thinks so!
1. Starbucks Strawberry and Creme Frappuccino
So this is basically summer in a glass.
And if you aren’t already drooling…
BOOM! Sold.
Find the recipe here.
2. Starbucks Frozen Caramel Cappuccino
Full flavor, full(er) wallets. It’s the start of a beautiful relationship.
Find the recipe here.
3. Wendy’s Frosty
Sorry, Wendy’s…but as they say, imitation is the best form of flattery—right?
Find the recipe here.
4. Sonic Cherry Limeade
All it took was three ingredients to re-create a classic.
Find the recipe here.
5. Dairy Queen Blizzard
Oreo blizzards, Snickers blizzards, strawberry cheesecake blizzards…it’s almost too much to take.
Find the recipe here.
6. Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Moo’d
Now available whenever you’re in the “moo’d” for it.
Find the recipe here.
7. Jamba Juice Caribbean Passion Smoothie
Maybe think twice about offering to share any leftovers….
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8. Chipotle Guacamole
Oh, happy day. Finally—the guac isn’t extra.
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9. Chipotle Burrito Bowl
Because you’re going to have to put that guacamole on something.
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10. Pizza Hut Cheesy Bread
Cheese and bread. Bread and cheese. This is always going to be a winning combination.
Find the recipe here.
11. Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
Now, when Chick-fil-A closes up shop on a Sunday, you don’t have to panic.
Find the recipe here.
12. Wendy’s Chili
Again, a shout out to Wendy here. Thanks, girl.
Find the recipe here.
13. Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles
Just another one of those things that sounds awful in theory…and then everything changes when you taste it.
Find it here.
14. Olive Garden Garlic Bread
Now you don’t have to consume nine rolls in one sitting to feel like you’re taking full advantage of Olive Garden’s miraculous bread bounty.
Find the recipe here.
15. Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt
One small step for woman, one giant leap for yogurt lovers everywhere.
Find the recipe here.
16. Girl Scouts Thin Mints
If the Girl Scouts ask, you DID NOT get this recipe from us.
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17. Orange Julius Pops
Who says popsicles are for kids? Not us—that’s for sure.
Find the recipe here.
Got any copycat recipes of your own to share? Let’s hear ’em in the comments section below!
