The Easiest 3-Ingredient Creamy Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
Make this incredibly simple and creamy frozen hot chocolate in under five minutes. It is the perfect cold, refreshing chocolate drink for summer or a quick dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (whole milk makes it creamiest)
- 1 packet hot cocoa mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Whipped cream and chocolate curls for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your three main ingredients: milk, hot cocoa mix, and ice cubes.
- Place the milk, hot cocoa mix, and ice cubes into your blender.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and thick, resembling a frosty shake. This usually takes about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Pour the creamy frozen hot chocolate immediately into two glasses.
- Top each serving generously with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate curls, if you are using them. Serve right away.
Notes
- For an even richer, copycat Panera-style treat, substitute half the milk with chocolate milk or add one tablespoon of chocolate fudge sauce before blending.
- If your blender struggles with the ice, let the ice sit out for two minutes before blending, or add a splash more milk.
- This recipe is kid friendly and makes a great afternoon pick-me-up on hot summer days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg