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Hot Chocolate Float in a glass with two straws
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Hot Chocolate Float Recipe

Add your favorite ice cream to a mug of hot chocolate and make a hot chocolate float!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: 5

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces prepared hot chocolate
  • ¼ cup ice cream (any flavor)
  • Whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

  • Use your favorite hot chocolate mix to make a glass (about 8 ounces) of hot chocolate. I use the k-cups for my Keurig but you can also use 8 ounces of water with your favorite hot chocolate packet or 8 ounces of milk and some homemade hot chocolate mix.
  • Pour an equal amount of the hot chocolate in two mugs. (The pictures shown are one very large mug, but it serves 2.)
  • Place 1/4 cup (1 scoop) of ice cream in each mug. Top with whipped cream and/or sprinkles and/or chocolate sauce.
  • Serve immediately.
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Notes

  • For a creamier hot chocolate, use milk with higher fat content. 
  • The creamiest alternative milk I find is oat milk. 
  • To enhance the chocolate flavor, add ½ tsp of pure vanilla extract.
  • Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon and or clove to spice up your hot chocolate (even cayenne pepper). 
  • Use any flavor hot chocolate mix or one of my easy recipes.
  • Use any flavor ice cream - from the store or one of my easy recipes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg