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Frozen hot chocolate in a glass mug topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, with a striped straw
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Frozen Hot Chocolate

When you want the flavor of hot chocolate, but it's the dead of summer...you make Frozen Hot Chocolate - its icy cold cousin!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy summer drinks, frozen hot chocolate
Servings: 3 drinks

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate milk
  • 3 (1 oz.) hot cocoa packets (about 6 tbsp dry hot cocoa mix)
  • 2 tbsp chocolate sauce
  • 2 tbsp marshmallow fluff (optional)
  • 3-4 cups crushed ice
  • whipped cream for serving
  • chocolate shavings or sprinkles for serving

Instructions

  • Add the milk, hot chocolate mix, chocolate syrup, marshmallow fluff (if using), and ice (in that order) to a high-powered blender.
  • Process the mixture until smooth.
  • Pour into glasses.
  • Pipe whipped cream on top with some chocolate shaving or sprinkles, if desired.
  • Serve with a thick straw and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use crushed ice, not cubes, if your blender isn't high-powered. Cubed ice in a weaker blender leaves the drink chunky instead of smooth.
  • Don't over-blend. A few tiny ice bits are fine. The original Serendipity 3 version isn't perfectly smooth, and over-blending turns this into a smoothie instead of a proper frozen hot chocolate.
  • 1 (1-ounce) hot cocoa packet = about 2 tablespoons loose mix if you're using hot cocoa from a canister instead of individual packets.
  • Add the ice last when loading the blender. It helps everything blend more evenly.
  • This drink is best served immediately. Leftovers separate and turn icy in the refrigerator (see the Storage section for the best option).
  • The marshmallow fluff is optional, but it adds a subtle marshmallow flavor and makes the drink taste even more like classic hot chocolate.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1mg