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    Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

    By: Julie Clark Published: December 8, 2016

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    A frozen hot chocolate recipe that rivals any coffee shop drink! Creamy, double chocolate flavor and ready in under 5 minutes.

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    Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

    My kids have a slight addiction to coffee shop drinks.

    Somehow we got into the habit of stopping at a coffee shop anytime we are out on a long shopping trip. They come by it honestly, really. I have always made quick passes through the drive thru to get coffee while out fighting the store crowds. It helps me survive. And as the kids have grown older, they cry foul when I am enjoying my coffee shop drink and tell them they don’t get to join in the fun.

    I don’t give in to them every time…because…I’m the mom and I can give them the gift of “No”. But when they do get to choose a drink, you can bet it is frozen hot chocolate. Even when it is Ohio-freezing outside.

    Lately, we’ve been starting out our shopping trips with drinks in hand. It’s so much cheaper and the chocolatey goodness keeps smiles on their faces as we work our way down the never-ending shopping list.

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    Last month, we recreated their favorite drink at home and ended up with a double-chocolate delicious frozen hot chocolate recipe that you can make in under 5 minutes. Added bonus? It costs well below the $3-$5 coffee shop drink prices. Win all around!

    Maddie, Braden and Kinslee were the taste testers for this since they are the frozen hot chocolate pros. They suggested some tweaks to my original recipe that gave it just a little extra creaminess and a double chocolate boost.

    And although this was the only time I had ever tried frozen hot chocolate, I’d have to say that I now know what their fuss is all about. It’s sweet. Cool. Creamy.

    Give your kids a treat with this fun take on a hot drink!

    This is the high powered blender we use to make this drink. We use it on a daily basis and love it!

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    Frozen Hot Chocolate

    A frozen hot chocolate recipe that rivals any coffee shop drink! Creamy, double chocolate flavor and ready in under 5 minutes.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 230kcal
    Author Julie Clark

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup warmed milk (2% or higher)
    • 2 hot chocolate packets
    • 1/2 cup cold milk (2% or higher)
    • 1/2 cup half & half cream
    • 1/3 cup chocolate syrup
    • 4 cups chopped ice

    Instructions

    • Mix the two hot chocolate packets into the warmed milk.*
    • Pour the chocolate milk, white milk, half & half, chocolate syrup and chopped ice into a blender.
    • Blend on high speed for 20-30 seconds, or until the ice is completely blended and smooth.
    • Pour into four glasses.
    • Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
    • Serve immediately.

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    Notes

    *I often do this step ahead of time, then place the chocolate milk into the refrigerator to cool. This helps keep the frozen hot chocolate as cold as possible. If you do this step, stir the chocolate milk before you add it to the blender because some chocolate will settle at the bottom of the cup.
     
    The calories shown are based on the dividing the recipe between 4 cups, with 1 serving being 1 cup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 199mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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      Comments

      1. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

        December 9, 2016 at 4:01 pm

        This looks incredible! Ive actually never tried frozen hot chocolate, but Im obsessed with the regular stuff and I love that I can drink this all year round!

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        • Julie Clark says

          December 9, 2016 at 5:35 pm

          I hadn’t tried it either, because I always want coffee when we are out. Now I know why my kids love it, though!

          Reply
        • Jonathon says

          December 3, 2019 at 8:33 pm

          5 stars
          I saw it and said I’m trying it

          Reply
      2. Alma Vorrei says

        December 12, 2016 at 2:01 am

        5 stars
        Super yummy! I thought the chocolate mix would be too much in proportion to the liquid called for, but it was just right. Thanks! This one’s a keeper!

        Reply
        • Julie Clark says

          December 12, 2016 at 2:24 pm

          You’re welcome! Thank YOU!

          Reply
      3. Ginger says

        January 3, 2017 at 5:05 am

        5 stars
        I usually only drink the frozen ones with the coffee added so could tell me about how much or how would i add coffee or espresso to this drink and still have it blend in. I’m a real chocoholic and i want to make this really bad..

        Reply
        • Julie Clark says

          January 9, 2017 at 1:02 pm

          I’d say a couple tablespoons of espresso would work!

          Reply
          • Ginger says

            January 10, 2017 at 5:26 am

            Thank you. I’m going to try it.

            Reply
        • Teyah says

          June 17, 2019 at 1:02 pm

          That would be a mocha

          4 oz of concentrated coffee about 4 table spoons
          1/4 chocolate syrup
          1/4 milk
          3 cups of ice

          Reply
      4. Anonymous says

        July 10, 2019 at 3:40 pm

        5 stars
        I used vanilla creamer instead of half & half and it was great!

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      5. Miriam Smith says

        August 17, 2019 at 4:45 pm

        5 stars
        So glad to have found this one. I love having a special treat for my non-coffee loving husband. I’ve also made it for my dairy free son using almond milk and he loves it!!

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      6. Nita says

        November 1, 2019 at 2:34 am

        Would this work useing non fat or light milk and lighter cream? I would also like to use Cacao powder and Stevia.. Hot Choc has a lot of sugar in it. So I would tweek it where I could. Thx.

        Reply
        • Julie Clark says

          November 2, 2019 at 8:27 am

          It won’t be as creamy, but yes it should still work

          Reply

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