Description
A thick, velvety, and rich frozen hot chocolate made with real cocoa powder, whole milk, and heavy cream. This easy 5-minute blender drink is a creamy alternative to store-bought versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1.5 cups ice
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- Ensure milk and heavy cream are cold. Measure out cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and ice.
- Add milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt to the blender.
- Pulse the blender once or twice to mix the cocoa into the liquid.
- Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high, for 60-90 seconds until smooth and slushie-like.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or salt if needed.
- Pour immediately into glasses and serve.
Notes
For best results, use cold ingredients to prevent dilution. If the drink is too thick, add a splash of milk. If too thin, add more ice. This drink is best served immediately as it melts quickly.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: frozen hot chocolate, homemade hot chocolate, 5 minute recipe, blender drink, winter treat, dairy dessert