Frozen Hot Chocolate – The Healthier Way!

July 8, 2010 · 95 comments

I am very deprived.

I have never actually had frozen hot chocolate. I guess I can’t be the best judge here.

But I really, really, really want to try it. Does that count?


Can someone please transport me to New York City so I can try some famous Serendipity frozen hot chocolate?

And while you’re at it, please take me to buy some Christian Louboutin’s. And a fancy purse. And a sugar daddy.

Sorry, Mr. How Sweet. But clearly, I need one. It will save us a lot of money, I promise.

See? I’m full of ideas.

Can I just take a moment to whine about how fabulous this frozen hot chocolate is?

I promise I am not this annoying in person.

(Though judging which family members you ask, that may be debatable.)


It has protein. It has chocolate. It tastes like heaven. And it doesn’t have 8 million calories either.

I’m in love.


Frozen Hot Chocolate – The Healthier Way!

1 cup skim milk (or milk of choice)

1 cup greek yogurt – frozen (freeze for 1-2 hours)

2-3 tablespoons organic cocoa powder

1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon organic sugar (or sweetener of choice)

1 tablespoon reduced-fat chocolate syrup

1 scoop protein powder (optional)

1/4 cup crushed ice

whipped cream or whipped topping

Beforehand, freeze a cup of greek yogurt in the freezer for at least 1-2 hours. Once frozen, add all ingredients except whipped cream to a blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, or until combined.

Top with whipped cream.



I’ll be right back. I have to go water my money tree in the back yard.

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Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) July 8, 2010 at 10:32 am

THIS is a good one! YUM!!! I love hot choc and frozen would be even better :)

Your email…I hear ya on thinking you wanna do x and then time comes around and it’s just kinda…meh. Oh, story of my life!

Tat = bright colors, for sure!

Off to lift!!!
oxoxo

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Kacy July 8, 2010 at 11:00 am

I’ve never had frozen hot chocolate either, but I want that!

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Sarah July 8, 2010 at 11:06 am

Why am I in the airport with a cup of hot Starbucks when I could be creating this?!?! Seriously, I hardly had to read on past the title to know that this was something I needed. Absolutely bookmarking this because I’ve never had frozen hot chocolate either. (And, another thing we have in common: I could seriously benefit from a sugar daddy as well!)

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Fit Chick in the City July 8, 2010 at 11:46 am

The world needs this recipe! =)

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Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies July 8, 2010 at 12:17 pm

I’ve always wanted to try the stuff at Serendipity…but haven’t made it to NYC recently. This looks amazing. I can’t resist the chocolate.

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Ingrid July 8, 2010 at 2:04 pm

This looks sooooo delicious! I have never heard of frozen hot chocolate here in CA. Thanks a bunch! :)

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Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales July 8, 2010 at 2:06 pm

I have never even heard of frozen hot chocolate but if it tastes as good as it looks then holy yum!

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sophia July 8, 2010 at 2:52 pm

What the heck? There is such a thing as frozen hot chocolate? I’m doubly deprived then…I didn’t even know that existed! Must. Try. It. NOw!

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Lisa @bakebikeblog July 8, 2010 at 2:53 pm

One word……YUM!!!!!

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Nicole, RD July 8, 2010 at 3:07 pm

Oh man! Foamy chocolate deliciousness! That sounds amazing!

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Shannon July 8, 2010 at 4:19 pm

Its been so hot this week, I could really go for this right now. Thanks for the idea :)

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katie July 8, 2010 at 5:11 pm

BEST SUMMER TREAT EVER!! oh my gosh- love how u froze the yogurt too!

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Lauren July 8, 2010 at 5:35 pm

Every time I see Frozen Hot Chocolate, I think of the cafe Serendipity, in NYC! They are famous for it. I think I need to try this one! :)

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Sarah.j.s. July 8, 2010 at 5:50 pm

I’ve been WANTING to try frozen hot chocolate, but haven’t. Terrible terrible terrible. Gotta try this.

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adrienmelaine July 8, 2010 at 5:59 pm

You’re like the Martha Stewart of the HealthBlog World and I love it!

Someone needs to give you a cookbook deal, food photography deal aand a magazine deal! asap.

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Jessica July 8, 2010 at 6:01 pm

I love you.

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Yum Yucky July 8, 2010 at 6:47 pm

this makes me think of when I used to open a hot choco packet and pour the powder down my throat cold turkey.

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Melissa @ For the Love of Health July 8, 2010 at 9:04 pm

mmmmmmmmm chocolate…………..frozen chocolate…..mmmmmmmmmm

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Allie (Live Laugh Eat) July 8, 2010 at 9:57 pm

I’ve never even heard of such a thing….but anything with Greek yogurt is a super plus in my book!

If I’m drinking anything hot it better be FROZEN with these crazy craze temps!!

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Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) July 8, 2010 at 11:05 pm

I just had a Serendipity frozen hot chocolate in NY on Easter Sunday, and it wasn’t the best I have ever had. I actually like the ones from DQ better, believe it or not!! Yours is probably better. The Serendipity ones are a lot of hype for no reason.

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Janalyne July 8, 2010 at 11:45 pm

Oh wow, this looks so delicious. I’ve been to Serendipity and had the frozen hot chocolate…part of the fun and goodness is just for the experience! But this looks like an awesome healthy way to enjoy it. Greek yogurt going in freezer right now…this is on the menu for tomorrow. Thanks!

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Sophie @ yumventures July 9, 2010 at 5:36 am

I am making this this weekend. Seriously. Perfect for a date night!

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Megan July 9, 2010 at 6:38 am

Oh my gosh… that is brilliant. Can’t wait to make it!

Wouldn’t we all love to have a sugar daddy? And more pretty purses, of course.

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Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes) July 9, 2010 at 7:15 am

I absolutely never though I’d hear chocolate and healthy together in a sentence! You rock!

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Jenn July 9, 2010 at 9:29 am

i am sipping this as i type this and it is delicious!!! thanks !!!

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Jenny July 9, 2010 at 2:05 pm

I am in love with the way your mind works :) How many servings does this make?!

I suppose that doesn’t matter — I”ll probably end up eating the entire batch either way.

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Jessica July 9, 2010 at 2:40 pm

I’d say 1-2, but more like just 1. :)

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Amanda July 9, 2010 at 4:35 pm

This looks divine girl. I just saw this recipe tweeted too… so it has been on my mind! Oh where was that… its from some lady who has a cookbook with healthier stuff in it… and this was the feature recently! Ugh. Its gonna drive me nuts. Sorry! Totally off on a tangent there!!

Looks great girl… wonderful pictures!

Be blessed-
Amanda

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Alisa - Frugal Foodie July 9, 2010 at 11:15 pm

Oh my gosh, this looks amazing! I must figure out how to alter it to make it dairy-free but still as delicious as that looks!

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Ellen@FirednFabulous July 10, 2010 at 1:35 pm

Lord help me, I totally just want to stick my face in this! I’ve had the frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity here in NYC and I’m pretty sure it DOES have 8 million calories in it! Yikes. So good tho.

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Bridget July 11, 2010 at 6:45 pm

You are too cute! Love your blog and CANT WAIT to try this recipe!! Have a great week!

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Court & Whit July 12, 2010 at 9:39 pm

We’ve been to the Serendipity in NYC and had this, it was fabulous, and we have their book that has the recipe. It is awesome. The recreations we have made of it are never as good as the real thing. But your looks great, and protein. Yay!

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Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction July 13, 2010 at 11:43 am

This looks lovely… I’ve never had frozen hot chocolate before, either, but I think I will need to fix that!

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Flyhoneyb June 5, 2011 at 7:52 pm

I have missed Frozen Hot Chocolate since The Cheesecake Factory at Dadeland in Miami stopped serving it. I have tried other recipes but it never was right…hopefully this one does the trick. From the comments I think it will be.

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Tiffany January 1, 2012 at 4:51 pm

This looks delicious! I love frozen hot chocolate. Dairy Queen makes a frozen hot chocolate. The coffee shop in Hastings does too. Actually you can have one at Starbucks, called a mocha Cream Frappuccino, which is made with cream instead of coffee. They are delicious!

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