Frozen Hot Chocolate (2024)

Indulge in a frosty delight with our Frozen Hot Chocolate, a unique twist on the classic winter beverage. This recipe takes traditional hot chocolate to new heights by combining rich chocolate milk with extra chocolate flavor from hot chocolate mix. The secret? Frozen chocolate milk cubes that intensify the chilling experience. Whether you’re seeking a treat to beat the summer heat or a creative spin on a winter classic, our Frozen Hot Chocolate is the ultimate year-round beverage.

What is Frozen Hot Chocolate?

Picture a blend of frothy chocolate milk with an extreme chocolatey flavor topped with whatever toppings your heart desires. Our frozen hot chocolate recipe is more than just a beverage – it’s a fun experience for kids of all ages!

As parents, we know how challenging it can be to keep our kids entertained, especially during summer or holiday breaks. This iced hot chocolate is the ideal frosty treat to keep kids busy while also sparking their imagination.

The contrast between the chilled drink and comforting chocolate flavor appeals to both kids and adults alike. Be prepared to turn a classic winter drink into a year-round indulgent concoction.

Keep reading to learn how to make frozen hot cocoa, reveal helpful tips and tricks and find more easy-to-follow drink recipes that are kid friendly!

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Ingredients

• 2cupschocolate milkdivided
• 1-2packetshot chocolate mix
• whipped creamoptional
• chocolate baroptional

Hot Chocolate Topping Ideas

Wondering what do you put on top of hot chocolate? We have you covered with this list of familiar favorites. From candies to marshmallows, you can customize your cup of hot cocoa.

Add any of these ingredients to your ingredient list:

• Caramel drizzle
• Chocolate sauce
• Peppermint sticks or crushed peppermint
• Sprinkles
• Cinnamon
• Mini milk or white chocolate chips
• Mini marshmallows
• Crushed gluten-free Oreos
• Chocolate shavings
• Sea salt
• Toffee bits

See Also

French Hot ChocolateSimple Rumchata Hot Chocolate - The Cookin ChicksReal French Hot Chocolate - European Sipping Chocolate • All that's JasBoozy Hot Chocolate Recipes make it even better.

How To Make Frozen Hot Chocolate

Pour chocolate milk into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight or until frozen solid.

Add 1 cup of chocolate milk to a blender. Add the hot chocolate mix to a blender. Use two hot chocolate packets if you want an extra chocolatey flavor!

Next, add 2-4 frozen chocolate milk cubes. Blend until pureed. Add more frozen chocolate milk cubes to make it more firm or more chocolate milk to make it smoother.

Serve right way topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. To make chocolate shavings carefully use a vegetable peeler to shave chocolate from a chocolate bar.

Helpful Tips

• Experiment with Flavors: Add a dash of excitement by experimenting with different hot chocolate packet flavors. From salted caramel to peppermint, mint hot chocolate mix is also delicious in this iced hot chocolate. You could also opt for dark chocolate or white chocolate instead of milk chocolate as a topping.
• Get Creative with Toppings: Encourage your kids to unleash their creativity by offering an array of toppings. You can allow kids to pick between a few options or create a toppings bar for older children. This is especially popular for slumber parties or birthday celebrations.
• Blend Well: Achieve the perfect consistency by blending the ingredients thoroughly. Blending is a skill that kids can learn by showing them how to secure the lid to the blender, holding the top of the lid while blending and practicing safety if handling the blender blade.
• Use Frozen Chocolate Milk: Making chocolate milk ice cubes may seem like an unnecessary step but it makes a world of difference. It adds that extra frosty kick within adding tons of ice crystals to the drink like ice cubes would.
• Serve in Fun Glasses: Presentation matters so pouring the cold hot chocolate into colorful or themed glasses can make the beverage even more appealing to kids.
• Explore Non-Dairy Options: Consider using non-dairy milks such as almond, coconut or soy milk to make a dairy free frozen hot chocolate. For the hot chocolate mix, make a batch of Dairy Free Hot Chocolate Mix to replace the packets.
• Freeze Leftovers: Don’t let any leftover mixture go to waste. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for a treat on another day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage Instructions

Transfer any leftover frozen hot chocolate to an airtight container or Ziploc bag. We also highly recommend considering pouring leftovers into popsicle molds if available for storage.

Label the container with the date of preparation and aim to consume all leftovers within 3 months for optimal taste and texture. Place the container in the freezer promptly for best results. To prevent freezer burn, minimize exposure to room temperature air.

When ready to enjoy, you can toss the leftovers back into the blender to puree until smooth. If you made popsicles, then enjoy as is.

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