Frozen Hot Chocolate (SRC)
A frosty twist on a classic treat! This Frozen Hot Chocolate combines the creamy richness of traditional hot cocoa with the refreshing chill of a milkshake. Perfect for warm weather or any time you crave a chocolatey indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces of dairy-free chocolate bar (chopped, I used a 85% dark bar) or chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp of raw cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp sweetener of choice (or a pinch of stevia) or more to taste
- 2 1/2 cups of non-dairy milk of choice (I used canned coconut milk for a thicker texture)
- a tiny pinch of sea salt
- 2 cups of ice
- For serving (optional but delicious!) whipped coconut cream (or your favorite whipped topping)chocolate shavings or raw cacao nibscherries
Instructions
- *In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate melts and is incorporated. Remove from heat, pour into the blender and refrigerate until chilled for a couple hours (or the ice will melt this immediately).
- Put remaining ingredients into the blender (ice, salt, cocoa powder, sweetener) and mix until smooth. Adjust the sweetener if needed.
- Pour into a glass, garnish as desired and enjoy!
Serves 1 larger portion or 2 small
- *If you don't want to heat up the milk first, go ahead and blend all of the ingredients together - this will work just fine but you might have chunks of chocolate depending on your blender.
Notes
If you prefer a sweeter treat, choose a chocolate that is semi-sweet instead of a darker chocolate and adjust the sweetener to taste. Choose your favorite sweetener -- maple syrup, coconut nectar, sucanat, stevia, honey etc. Also, feel free to add your favorite flavors or add-ins to make your own version!