Sugar Free Frozen Hot Chocolate is really a chilled or frozen version of the classic hot cocoa or hot chocolate drink.
Made with hot chocolate or cocoa mix, is a like an icy cold milkshake but, even better thanks to the chocolaty mix that goes into it.
Easy frozen hot chocolate recipe.
I like to think of this frozen hot chocolate as a tasty spin on the classic winter beverage.
While it has the same decadent chocolate flavor as a hot chocolate, this beverage is a cold version making it perfect for about any time of the year.
Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free Copycat Chick-fil-A Frozen Lemonade
That copycat lemonade recipe is a no added sugar nearly frozen lemonade inspired by the well known sugary one. Both this recipe for frozen hot chocolate and that recipe for frozen lemonade are homemade versions of popular drinks that you can make at home, for not a lot of money, any time you want to.
To make this recipe you will need sugar free hot cocoa mix. You can find a selection of sugar free hot cocoa mixes here.
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Why we love about this recipe for frozen hot cocoa.
This is a refreshing chilled beverage that is full of chocolate goodness. It can also be made at home.
Here is what else we like about this recipe.
- There is no added sugar in this recipe.
- This recipe can be used to make a frozen hot cocoa or hot chocolate!
- There are some yummy ways to make this recipe even better by adding or substituting ingredients.
- Sugar Free Whipped Cream tastes amazing on top of this chocolaty drink.
- Clean up is a breeze as this recipe can be made in a blender.
- You can also make this recipe vegan.
Ingredients needed to make frozen hot chocolate.
You can make this recipe a frozen hot cocoa by using sugar free hot cocoa mix. Or, make this recipe a frozen hot chocolate using sugar free hot chocolate mix.
- Milk. A full fat milk will make this recipe more rich. You can however use an alternative such as vegan milk or unsweetened coconut milk.
- Sugar Free Chocolate Sauce. Thankfully, there are a lot of choices these days!
- Ice. Added to make this a favorite frozen drink.
- Add-ins, sugar free marshmallows, shaved sugar free chocolate, sugar free sprinkles, crumbled sugar free cookies, or sugar free whipped topping.
What is the difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate? Hot cocoa mix is intended to be served warm and is made with unsweetened cocoa which has a slightly bitter flavor. On the other hand, chocolate mix can be made from other sources of chocolate, will often have other ingredients added (like sugar), and is served cold. No matter which one you select, it is a good idea to read the ingredient label if in doubt.
Tips for making the best frozen hot chocolate.
Hot Cocoa or Hot Chocolate mixes are used in this recipe to get that chocolate look and taste. If you used unsweetened cocoa, you can add in sugar free powdered sugar or a sugar alternative (powdered may work better in this recipe).
More helpful tips for you.
- Make this drink even more rich by substituting in half and half for half of the milk.
- Or, you can make this recipe more like a milkshake by substituting Sugar Free Chocolate Ice Cream.
- The chocolate sauce makes this recipe even more chocolaty. Another option is to add in melted sugar free chocolate chips.
- Adjusting the amount of ice added can make your drink thinner or thicker in consistency.
- Make this a white chocolate drink by using white chocolate drink mix .
- Some folks like to make this a bit boozy for fun. This is an option that is up to you.
How to make Sugar Free Frozen Hot Chocolate
Prep Time - 5 minutes .
Servings- 2 .
- In a high speed blender, blend together the milk, mix, and sauce and blend on high until the ingredients are well combined (about 30 seconds).
- Add the ice to the blender and blend until the consistency has thickened and is smooth. This can take from one to two minutes depending on how thick you want your drink to be.
- Serve the frozen chocolate drink with whipped cream, chocolate, or the toppings of your choice.
Expert Tip👉 Leftovers can be made into frozen pops or ice cubes 😉.
How to store leftover Frozen Hot Chocolate.
Obviously, if you like a near-frozen drink, this recipe is best when served fresh. It is best to freeze leftovers rather than refrigerate them.
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Sugar Free Frozen Hot Chocolate
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 Sugar Free Cocoa Mix
- ¼ cup Sugar Free Chocolate Sauce
- 4 cups Ice
Optional Add-ins, sugar free marshmallows, shaved sugar free chocolate, sugar free sprinkles, crumbled sugar free cookies, or sugar free whipped topping
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, blend together the milk, mix, and sauce and blend on high until the ingredients are well combined (about 30 seconds).
- Add the ice to the blender and blend until the consistency has thickened and is smooth. This can take from one to two minutes depending on how thick you want your drink to be.
- Serve the frozen chocolate drink with whipped cream, chocolate, or the toppings of your choice.
Recipe Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you have used to make this recipe. See thesugarfreediva.com for details on this recipe.
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Sugar Free Frozen Hot Chocolate, a simple and delicious beverage recipe for a cold drink or dessert made with cocoa and no added sugar.
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