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Frozen Hot Chocolate

    A healthy version of the drink made famous by Serendipity in New York City, my Frozen Hot Chocolate is made without any store-bought hot cocoa mix and is completely guilt-free!

    Frozen Hot Chocolate - The Lemon Bowl

    I have an embarrassing confession: I just watched the movie Frozen for the first time a couple weeks ago. Yes friends, that’s correct, I have a 1 and 3 year old and somehow went all this time without watching the movie!! Can I be honest? It was a little depressing. Am I a sap? Don’t answer.

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    In addition to watching Frozen, my oldest is also obsessed with drinking hot cocoa. With temperatures below freezing and wind chills of -20, I can’t say I blame him.

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    We typically whip up a quick batch of my Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa but when my friends at UDIM asked me to create a dairy-inspired recipe for January, I decided to create a Frozen Hot Chocolate – a healthy knock-off of the drink made famous by NYC’s Serendipity.

    Frozen Hot Cocoa - The Lemon Bowl

    Just like the other versions of hot chocolate found on my website, there is no need for the overpriced, store-bought hot cocoa packets. A little milk, cocoa powder, and honey and you are well on your way to a rich, creamy, and decadent frozen hot chocolate. In fact, this combination of low-fat dairy and antioxidant-rich chocolate is not only a delicious treat but it makes an excellent recovery drink after a workout.

    Frozen Hot Chocolate - The Lemon Bowl

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    Frozen Hot Chocolate - The Lemon Bowl

    Frozen Hot Chocolate

    4.34 stars average
    A healthy version of the drink my Frozen Hot Chocolate is made without any store-bought hot cocoa mix and is completely guilt-free!
    PREP: 5 mins
    TOTAL: 5 mins
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 cups low fat milk
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups of ice – more or less to taste
    • whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional garnish)

    Instructions
     

    • Place first 5 ingredient in a high speed blender (milk through salt) and puree until smooth. Add ice and continue blending until you’ve reached desired consistency.
    • Pour into four glasses and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 23.7gProtein: 9.1gFat: 5.8gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.3gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 268mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 20.9g

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    Liz DellaCroce

    Liz Della Croce is the creator and author of The Lemon Bowl, a healthy food blog. Since 2010, Liz has been sharing delicious recipes that just so happen to be healthy. By using real ingredients with an emphasis on seasonality, Liz has built a growing audience of loyal readers who crave good food for their families. Click Here To Subscribe to my newsletter:

    20 Comments

    1. is it awkward that I’ve lived in NYC FOREVER and have never been to Serendipity? Or had their frozen hot chocolate? But…I think I’ll make yours instead. Sounds like a better life choice!

    2. This looks absolutely amazing, Liz! I’ve been to Serendipity once but haven’t tried their frozen hot chocolate but now I wont have to because this healthy version sounds even better! I have a 3 year old and almost 1 year old and haven’t watched Frozen yet either — although I do know the entire theme song since my three nieces are obsessed with Elsa haha.

    3. I still haven’t seen Frozen Liz! My parents and my brother have, but somehow I’m the oddball that’s missing out. But if I get to watch it while drinking this gorgeous healthy frozen hot chocolate, I’m definitely up for it! :) Pinned!

    4. I love that the calories for this work for my snacks. This is definitely something I’ll be making (although without the whipped cream). And enjoying greatly.

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