This Frozen Hot Chocolate is made with hot chocolate mix, hot fudge sauce, milk, and ice for a creamy treat with loads of refreshing, chocolatey flavor! Super customizable and perfect for hot summer days.
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If you’re one of those people who loves hot chocolate but wants a more refreshing way to enjoy it, you’ll love this Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe!
It’s made with hot cocoa mix, hot fudge sauce, milk, and lots of ice! Top it with homemade whipped cream for a creamy finish.
This creamy treat is easy to customize and make with a variety of different flavors, so you’ll never run out of options!
Why we love this Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe:
- Chocolatey: This drink is packed with rich, chocolatey goodness from the hot cocoa mix and hot fudge sauce!
- Customizable: You can add your favorite mix-ins for a fun twist.
- A fun twist on a classic: This recipe is a great way to enjoy classic hot chocolate with a refreshing twist!
What others are saying:
“These are truly delicious, sometimes during the summer we cant stand hot drinks, so this was perfect for us. Thank you!” Alli
“I made this with a hot chocolate mix and it turned out so good! I remember having my first frozen hot chocolate at serendipity and LOVED it!”Eden
Frozen Hot Chocolate Ingredients:
- Milk: Use your favorite type of milk for a creamy base. Dairy or non-dairy milk will both work!
- Hot chocolate mix: Adds that classic hot cocoa flavor. You can use your favorite pre-made mix or a homemade one if you like.
- Hot fudge sauce: This gives the drink a rich, decadent chocolate flavor. Use your favorite brand, or make it from scratch!
- Ice cubes: You can’t have a Frozen Hot Chocolate without it!
How to make a Frozen Hot Chocolate:
This recipe is the easiest way to enjoy hot chocolate in frozen form! For the full list of recipe instructions, make sure to check the recipe card below.
- Add milk, hot chocolate mix, hot fudge sauce, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Variations and Substitutions:
- Dairy free: You can easily make this recipe dairy free (or lower in dairy) by using dark chocolate or dairy free chocolate along with almond or coconut milk. Honestly, I’m not dairy free, and I love it with dark chocolate and almond or coconut milk! Just be sure your hot chocolate mix doesn’t include any dairy.
- Low sugar: You can make this recipe less sweet and lower in sugar by reducing the amount of chocolate sauce you use or adding more milk or ice.
- Add protein: a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder turns this sweet treat into one that’s going to keep you going longer.
More flavor variations:
- Add in a spoonful of espresso powder for a little afternoon kick!
- Blend in Oreos to make an Oreo Frozen Hot Chocolate.
- Add in some peanut butter or Nutella for an indulgent spin!
- Add in some mint extract for Frozen Mint Hot Chocolate.
- Add some almond or amaretto extract for a nuttier flavor!
- Add in some raspberries or strawberries for a fruity twist!
More frozen drink recipes you’ll love:
- Oreo Milkshake — a rich and creamy treat.
- Orange Creamsicle Slushy — a nostalgic summer sipper.
- Frozen Lemonade — sweet and tangy!
- Caramel Frappuccino — if you need that caffeine boost!
Frozen Hot Chocolate
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup hot chocolate mix
- 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce
- 2 cups ice cubes
- peanut butter, Oreos, Nutella, mint extract, etc, for add ins as desired
Instructions
- Add milk, hot chocolate mix, chocolate sauce and ice cubes to a high powder blender and blend until smooth. If desired, add in the optional mix ins and blend again.
- Adjust sweetness to taste if desired or add in additional ice or milk to suit your tastes. Garnish with whipped cream as desired.
Notes
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Tag @thereciperebelThis recipe was originally published in August 2019 but the photos and text have been updated.
Camille says
Do I really need a blender
Ashley Fehr says
For this recipe you do 🙂
A says
Can I make this without fudge sauce?
Ashley Fehr says
Yep, but it won’t be as chocoately. I would add in something to bring out the chocolate flavor more 🙂
Rebecca says
May try with a little Kahlua and a pinch of vodka 🤔😜
Ashley Fehr says
Sure! 🙂
Aimee Shugarman says
I chose with Oreos and was not disappointed at all. So tasty.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Aimee!
Alli says
These are truly delicious, sometimes during the summer we cant stand hot drinks, so this was perfect for us. Thank you!
Ashley Fehr says
They are super fun and refreshing!
Eden says
I made this with a hot chocolate mix and it turned out so good! I remember having my first frozen hot chocolate at serendipity and LOVED it!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes! One of our favorites in the summer!
Trang says
This ironically is perfect timing because I was craving hot chocolate but thought it was too hot for one… so this solves my problem!
Ashley Fehr says
It’s definitely a fun summer treat!
Jessica says
Oh my gosh this looks amazing! Thank you!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Love how simple and easy this recipe is! I’ll be making it again!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Shadi! We love it in the summer!
Taylor says
My family LOVES frozen hot chocolate! The perfect easy treat to cool off with!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes! Such a fun summer treat!
Toni says
This is really amazing!! My family will surely love this!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Toni! Mine do!
Dorothy Reinhold says
Do I have to choose just one? I think I need to make all three!!
Ashley Fehr says
We love them all too!
Liren Baker says
I can never resist a frozen hot chocolate! I want them all!
Ashley Fehr says
One of my favorites!
Lisa says
What a scrumptious summer treat!