My friend Stephanie over at Back for Seconds had this great idea. Get a few bloggers together and do some "fake out" recipes. She is the queen of fake outs. Just check out her Skinny Caramel Truffles or her Good for You Cookie Dough Dip. The closest I can come to passing something yummy off as healthy would be my Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake. But I can still handle this challenge, it's about making something you don't expect.
I love hot chocolate and a cold winter's day. Just warms you up from the inside out.
But what about in the summer? I still love the flavor but hot drinks? Except for my morning coffee which I can't live without I want something cold to cool me down.
I love milkshakes but I don't always have ice cream in the house. And milk shakes are really fattening. Not a good idea to have one of those every day and then want to go to the beach. I don't want that body I had when I was 18 but I don't want to look like I now have 3 of those bodies mushed into my swimsuit. So how about a fake out? Hot Chocolate in the summer anyone?
This is a great alternative for cooling off in the summer and the kids will think it's fun.
Frozen Hot Chocolate
makes 2
2 packages instant hot chocolate mix
1 1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup milk,divided
Warm 1/4 cup milk in the microwave, just until warm, not hot. Add Hot chocolate mix to warmed milk and mix till dissolved.
Place remaining milk and ice in blender and add chocolate mixture.
Blend.
Fast, easy and yummy.
Add some fresh whipped cream, marshmallow and jimmies...
Cool and refreshing on a hot summer day. Be sure to check out these other great Fake Out ideas from
Stephanie at Back for Seconds
Amy at Fearless Homemaker
Ashton from Something Swanky
Lisa at Flour me with Love
Mandy of Mandy's Recipe Box
Yvonne from Stone Gable
I'm linking up at some of these great parties.
I love the idea of frozen hot chocolate! If I get a sweet tooth it is usually for something chocolate! I think is is so cute to all the whipped cream, marshmallows and jimmies! A real treat!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower. So fun to participate in the FABULOUS FOODIE FAKE OUT with you!
Please join me for my weekly linky party ON THE MENU MONDAY with any recipes or menus! It is a linky for foodies at heart! Your sweet treat would be a welcomed addition! Link goes live Sunday evenings at 8:00!
What a great summertime treat! Our a/c broke this week, so I've definitely had cool treats on my mind. Going to have to try this one.
ReplyDeleteYummy :D
ReplyDeleteIndian Cuisine
what a clever idea! i looooove hot cocoa in the winter, so i'll definitely have to try this now that the weather is so hot. yum!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creamy and delicious treat! I can't wait to make these for the kids...they'll be surprised when it's cold instead of hot ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! It looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOOOOOOVE this
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful and very delicious treat
So, I have never had frozen hot chocolate. Never. But I need to because this looks divine!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, Joan, this is perfect! It looks so refreshing and it's CHOCOLATE so obviously it's a winner in my book! I love your presentation too, just perfect! Thank you so much for being a part of the Foodie Fakeout! I had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! Never had frozen hot chocolate but I've heard awesome things about it. I must try it :)
ReplyDeleteChocolate, Chocolate and More Chocolate...where have you been all my life!? I'm so glad I found you over on Back for Seconds. I can't wait to read more. I'm so your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteMs Morga
Amazing idea!!! With this Texas heat, I need one of those!! Don't think I have hot chocolate though. Need to go get some.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Foodie Friday.
- Jaime
mrsmamapanda.blogspot.com
mmmmm...
ReplyDeleteThis'd go down perfect right about now. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I definitely have to try this! Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites. I'm featuring you next week!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing. I've been wanting to try this for so long! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! That doesn't seem bad for you at all since it's not made with ice cream. How fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy idea! This looks like a great summer treat. Thanks so much for linking to the Weekend Potluck. Have a terrific week!
ReplyDelete~Kim
Yikes ... Hope my comment didn't go through yet ... I was still typing :-(
ReplyDeleteWhew ... Anyway, I love anything chocolate ... Happy Sunday :-)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try this. New follower from mop it up mondays. Would love a follow back. www.simplyeverythingilove.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI love frozed hot chocolate which is weird because I'm not a chocolate milk fan. Everything else chocolate is a whole other story. You recipe looks so easy and yummy.
ReplyDeleteIf you get a chance I would love for you to come link it up at my Pin Party.
http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/08/pintastic-monday-link-party-3.html
Looks awesome! I don't think about hot chocolate during the summertime - but I bet this is tasty. great idea :)
ReplyDeleteI love Hot Chocolate, and this recipe looks awesome! =)
ReplyDeleteMy oldest son and I love hot chocolate (okay, so we love chocolate in all forms. Why hadn't I found your blog sooner?) I can't wait to try this recipe with him since it's too hot in Texas for regular hot chocolate right now. Thanks for sharing. Yum! - thedomesticatedprincess.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd like some please!!! This looks so yummy and perfect for this time of night. :) Thanks for linking to Foodtastic Friday!!
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing this everywhere and I need to try it! I've never had frozen hot chocolate before :)
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Scrumptious Sunday
yum!! these have been featured on Serenity Saturday party @ www.serenityyou.com
ReplyDeleteJust made these, and I'm in love!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you liked them Jerri!
ReplyDeleteHi! I just wanted to let you know I am including this in a 35 Christmas party appetizers and drinks collection over at Mommy's Sweet Confessions. Thank you!
ReplyDelete