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This dairy-free frozen hot chocolate is a quick and easy frozen chocolate drink. It hits the spot and tastes like a cold/ frozen hot chocolate, but is made without dairy.
This dairy-free frozen hot chocolate reminds me of the first one that I had at the famous Serendipity restaurant in NYC. However, this one is dairy-free and can easily be made at home! It is also Paleo and gluten-free.
Try my Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate or Dairy-free Matcha Hot Chocolate for other fun hot chocolate themed drink ideas.
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Why this recipe works
- It takes 5 minutes to make!
- It hits the spot for that chocolate craving.
- It serves one.
- It is made with a handful of healthy ingredients.
Recipe ingredients
- Honey– use a good quality honey. I like to use raw honey.
- Cocoa powder– make sure it doesn’t have added sugar or flavors.
- Coconut milk or almond milk– again, make sure there are no added sugars or flavors to your coconut milk or almond milk.
- Vanilla extract– with or without alcohol works.
- Ice– this makes your drink into a slushy texture.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Additions/ Substitutions
- Instead of honey, you can use maple syrup.
- Instead of coconut milk, you can use any non-dairy milk of choice.
How to make frozen hot chocolate
Step 1: Put all of the ingredients ( except for the ice) into a blender and mix.
Step 2: Add the ice to the blender and mix.
Expert tips
- Flavor alternatives- you can add peppermint, orange zest, strawberry jam, or pumpkin spice to add a different flavor.
- Toppings- you can top with a dairy-free whipped cream, dairy-free chocolate chips, or cacao nibs.
- Use less ice for less of slushy consistency. Use more for more.
Other dairy-free chocolate desserts you’ll love
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Dairy-free Frozen Hot Chocolate (Paleo)
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- about 1 cup of ice– add more if you want it to have more of a “slushy” consistency
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients (minus the ice) in a blender and mix until everything seems well blended. Then add the ice and blend again until the ice is crushed.
Notes
- Instead of honey, you can use maple syrup.
- Instead of coconut milk, you can use any non-dairy milk of choice.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
1) i know this is an old post
2) a non-paleo friend and i were talking about cravings and this is hitting the SPOT for my chocolate fix tonight
3) you probably figured this out sometime in the past 7 and a half years (holy dang), but using frozen banana instead of ice might help with that milkshake consistency.
This is an old recipe! Glad you liked it!! I do love adding frozen banana to them… sounds like I need to make an updated version. 🙂
Pretty good, although I might use a bit less cocoa next time.
I’ve been experimenting with different flavor variations. I’ve been really liking 2 Tbs honey, 2 Tbs cocoa, 1 cup of coconut cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1.5 cups of ice. Maybe test it out with 1 Tbs cocoa. I also have tried adding frozen strawberries, which makes the cocoa flavor a bit less. 🙂
Struggling today, the cravings for something sweet driving me nuts (don’t normally crave sweets). The family eating ice cream did not help! I went searching for a paleo frozen hot chocolate. AHHH…this did the trick…so yummy and chocolate! Was perfect and so glad I found your blog.
Thanks for the comment! You’re lucky that you don’t normally crave sweets because that is all I crave! haha So glad the frozen hot chocolate did the trick. 🙂
Made this last night and it was fantastic! Very tasty and refreshing! Great recipe.
Thanks Ashley! I’m happy that you liked it.
Oh my goodness this is delicious! Finally, an easy Paleo dessert that doesn’t really taste like a paleo dessert! Yummy!
Thank you! I am glad you liked it 🙂 I’m all about the non-Paleo tasting desserts haha
I think it tastes better than the one in Manahattan…
Thank you 🙂