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August 3, 2015

Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate

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Grab your blender because your next summer drink is right here with Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate topped with peanut butter whipped cream.


Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate

I’ve been obsessed with cold summer drinks lately, which is unusual because this time last year, I barely touched them.

First of all, I don’t like ice in my drinks. I love coffee but hate iced coffee because halfway through, my drink is too watered down.

If I’m at a summer party, I need to go for the cans of pop submerged in ice so it is cold enough without needing ice cubes.

Even frappuccinos from the coffee shops I didn’t buy frequently.

Now I can’t get enough. I’ve been obsessed with cold brew coffee and usually keep a pitcher in my fridge.

If I’m out of cold brew and need cold coffee asap, I’ll make Japanese style iced coffee.

I’ve made watermelon sangria, cream soda floats, and affogatos.

When I order at coffee shops, I either get a s’mores frappuccino or an iced mocha (yes there are the dreaded ice cubes, but if I drink it fast enough, it doesn’t get watered down as quickly).

Notice how most of these drinks involve coffee.

It’s no secret I love coffee, but I can’t drink it in the evenings; otherwise I’d be up all night.

During the winter, this would be no problem as I would just make hot chocolate.

However, it’s summer. A hot, humid summer. Who’s thinking about making hot chocolate right now?! Certainly not me.

That’s when I got the idea to make a frozen hot chocolate by blending in some ice, just like a frappuccino but without the buzz.

However, I wasn’t going to stop at chocolate. Nope, I was going to add chocolate’s best friend – peanut butter.

Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate topped off with homemade peanut butter whipped cream.

Now this is a summer drink with ice I can get behind.


Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate

I think the blender is both a wonderful yet underestimated appliance.

I find myself using it several times a week, whether it’s for drinks, sauces, popsicles, taco dip, or simply crushing ice.

I almost thought about not buying one when I first moved out for college. Now I can’t live without it.

Here’s a tip to help you measure the ice – most blenders have marks along the side that say 1 cup, 2 cup, etc.

When you measure the ice for this recipe, just add enough ice to reach the 2 cup line.


Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate

Most frozen hot chocolate recipes use a packet of hot cocoa mix; however that’s not how I roll.

All you need is some cocoa powder and powdered sugar to go along with the other ingredients.

I decided to amp up my usual whipped cream by making peanut butter whipped cream. That’s definitely not something you can buy in stores. Actually, I’m surprised nobody has capitalized on this yet.

Then I drizzled my frozen hot chocolate with some peanut butter fudge sauce and topped it with some chopped peanut butter cups.

Seriously, how can you not smile after one sip?

Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate

Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate

Yield: 2 drinks
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Grab your blender because your next summer drink is right here with Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate topped with peanut butter whipped cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped peanut butter cups + more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (homemade or store bought) + more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Homemade Peanut Butter Whipped Cream (get recipe here)

Instructions

  1. In a blender, add the ice, peanut butter cups, peanut butter, hot fudge sauce, cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and vanilla. Blend on high until completely smooth.
  2. Pour into glasses and topped with peanut butter whipped cream. Garnish with additional peanut butter cups and hot fudge sauce.
© Carla Cardello
Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks

More Summer Drink Recipes



Watermelon Slushies

Cheesecake Milkshakes


Dulce de Leche Milkshakes


Salted Caramel Affogatos (coffee floats)


Vanilla Bean Cream Soda Floats

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Filed Under: Drinks, Ice Cream + Frozen Tagged With: baking chocolate, peanut butter, peanut butter cups

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Comments

  1. Rachel says

    August 3, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Making these ASAP. Also, genius idea with the PB whipped cream–You need to patent that and market it!

    Reply
    • Darlene says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:38 AM

      peanut butter whipped cream? where could I find such a delightful item?

      Reply
      • Carla says

        August 3, 2015 at 11:49 AM

        The peanut butter whipped cream is homemade. I included instructions on how to make it in my recipe.

        Reply
    • Carla says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:48 AM

      Yes! Maybe that should be my new business plan ;D

      Reply
  2. Tasha @thatssoyummy says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    PB whipped cream… are you serious absolutely YUM!!!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:50 AM

      Yes! Probably one of my best ideas ever ;) Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Joan Hayes says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    This looks so dreamy and decadent, what a great idea! Can’t wait to make one. :)

    Reply
    • Carla says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:50 AM

      Thanks, Joan!

      Reply
  4. Darlene says

    August 3, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I’ve never had frozen hot chocolate,n or had the urge to even try it, but this recipe makes me want to. I can’t wait to try it. I hope it’s as tasty as it looks.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      August 3, 2015 at 11:51 AM

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. Catherine says

    August 3, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    This sounds perfect. What a wonderful, cooling treat. Pinning for later. xo, Catherine

    Reply
  6. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    August 3, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Would you believe I’ve never had a frozen hot chocolate before? I like hot chocolate but for some reason frozen doesn’t appeal to me. It probably stems from the fact that I don’t like chocolate milk and I imagine it tasting the same. That being said however, this version with peanut butter has me reconsidering!

    Reply
  7. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    August 3, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    I’m so glad you’ve climbed aboard the icy-drink-train, Carla! It’s been so damn hot here, I’ve been obsessed with cold ‘n icy drinks. I’ve probably been drinking waaaaaay too many iced mochas but who cares? Now I need to make myself this amazing PB frozen hot chocolate.

    Reply
  8. Alice says

    August 3, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    This looks insanely good! I really wish I had all the ingredients at home right now, so I could make it immediately.

    Reply
  9. Sarah @ Sarah Cooks the Books says

    August 3, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    You had me at “peanut butter whipped cream” for sure!

    Reply
  10. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    August 3, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    These look so decadent and delicious. Peanut butter and chocolate is my weakness – so I definitely am craving one right now!

    Reply
  11. Medeja says

    August 14, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Gorrrrrgeous!

    Reply
  12. Eden Passante says

    October 21, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Wow! This look amazing! I love that you made peanut butter whipped cream too! You can never have too much peanut butter in my book!

    Reply

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