Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolatern

Name: Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate milk; 4 packets hot chocolate mix; ½ cup mini peanut butter cups, (about 10 miniature Reese’s, plus more for garnish); ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, (plus more for garnish); 3 to 4 cups ice; Whipped cream; Hot fudge sauce, (garnish)

A close up of a frozen peanut butter hot chocolate, drizzled with chocolate sauce and peanut butter.

This creamy peanut butter frozen hot chocolate will satisfy any sweet tooth and is as rich and decadent as it sounds.

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Let’s Dish: About This Hot Chocolate
Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Why We Love This Recipe
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Our frozen peanut butter hot chocolate blends velvety chocolate milk with creamy peanut butter for decadent twist on the classic drink. Each sip delivers a perfect balance of sweet and salty — and the addition of real peanut butter cups enhances the experience. With bursts of chocolatey goodness, this luxurious, café-style drink stands out from the crowd.

A close up of a frozen peanut butter hot chocolate in a glass.

Let’s Dish: About This Hot Chocolate

Main Ingredients: Chocolate milk, hot chocolate mix, mini peanut butter cups, creamy peanut butter, ice, whipped cream, hot fudge sauce.
Quick Steps: Blend chocolate milk, hot chocolate mix, peanut butter cups, peanut butter, and ice until smooth, then garnish.
Total Time & Yield: 5 minutes; serves 2.

Why This Recipe

This peanut butter frozen hot chocolate recipe stands out in several ways.

While many recipes rely on hot cocoa mix or chocolate syrup, ours incorporates rich chocolate milk and creamy peanut butter for a more indulgent flavor.

Most other recipes suggest adding just peanut butter, but our version steps it up by including peanut butter cups, adding more texture and depth to every sip.

Additionally, some versions use shortcuts like frozen bananas to achieve a creamy consistency, but we focus purely on the rich combination of chocolate and peanut butter, keeping the flavor profile classic and comforting.

The blend of whipped cream and hot fudge garnish also makes it a more decadent treat compared to simpler recipes that rely only on whipped cream.

Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate Ingredients

Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate raw ingredients that are labeled

Peanut butter frozen hot chocolate is a delectable dream come true. Rich, creamy cocoa complements smooth, subtle peanut butter flavors to create a dangerously addictive treat.

It’s perfectly sweet without being overbearing, allowing all the complex flavors to come through and leaving you wanting more.

To make this drink, you’ll need:

2 cups chocolate milk
4 packets of hot chocolate mix
½ cup mini peanut butter cups (about 10 miniature Reese’s), plus more for garnish
¼ cup creamy peanut butter, plus more for garnish
3-4 cups of ice
Whipped cream
Hot fudge sauce for garnish

Substitutions And Additions

CHOCOLATE MILK: This rich peanut butter hot cocoa is filling and delicious.

I recommend Vitamin D chocolate milk (whole milk) for an extra-rich drink, but you can also use low-fat milk and/or sugar-free chocolate syrup to cut back the calories.

PEANUT BUTTER CUPS: Any type of Reese’s peanut butter cups can be used in this recipe.

You need about ten of the miniature size, four to five of the standard size, or simply measure out a half cup of the extra mini Reese’s.

HOT CHOCOLATE: There are plenty of choices for hot chocolate powder flavors. Choose whichever one is your favorite for this recipe.

How To Make This Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

To make this indulgent drink, you will first blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream.

Follow our step-by-step instructions below.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Chill the glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes. This is optional, but worth the extra five minutes it takes. Freezing your glass not only keeps your drink nice and cold, but it also looks pretty cool too!

STEP ONE: Combine chocolate milk, hot cocoa mix, mini peanut butter cups, creamy peanut butter, and ice in a high-powered blender.

Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate ingredients combined in a blender

STEP TWO: Pulse to blend until the ice has broken down into equally small pieces.

PRO TIP:

Use a high-powered blender (Vitamix, Blendtech, etc.) to break down the ice into nice, even pieces.

STEP THREE: Pour the frozen hot chocolate mixture between two tall drink glasses.

Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate poured into two glasses

STEP FOUR: Top with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, peanut butter drizzle, and/or additional chopped Reese’s.

PRO TIP:

To make it easy to drizzle the peanut butter, simply microwave a couple of tablespoons for 10-15 seconds or until runny.

whipped cream, chocolate sauce, peanut butter drizzle, and chopped reese's topped on top of the drink

How To Serve

This utterly delicious treat will surely satisfy your peanut butter and chocolate cravings. Enjoy it when the weather is hot or cold; it’s perfect anytime!

Add our Cool Whip cookies or Italian cookies on the side for a special treat.

You could also serve it with thick-cut French toast sprinkled with sugar and spices or even warm brownies topped with a scoop of freshly whipped cream.

If it’s too cold for a frozen treat, take a look at this cozy crockpot peppermint hot chocolate, or how about hot chocolate on a stick?

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Storage

Now that you’ve whipped up this creamy and dreamy peanut butter frozen hot chocolate, you might be wondering how to store it to enjoy it later.

IN THE FRIDGE: This chocolate peanut butter drink doesn’t store well in the fridge. We’d recommend making it right when you are ready to enjoy it.

IN THE FREEZER: This frozen peanut butter hot chocolate doesn’t store well in the freezer either.

Luckily, this fun treat only takes five minutes to make, so you won’t need to make it in advance.

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Why We Love This Recipe

IRRESISTIBLE CREAMINESS: This recipe combines the silky smoothness of hot chocolate with the delightful creaminess of peanut butter.

QUICK AND EASY: This recipe is a breeze to make, even for novice cooks. With just a handful of ingredients and a blender, you’ll have a gourmet-level dessert ready in no time.

CROWD-PLEASER: It’s a treat for all ages! Kids and adults alike will adore the rich, peanut buttery flavor paired with the icy sensation. Plus, it’s a fantastic dessert to serve at gatherings or as a special indulgence on a cozy night in.

This frozen version of everyone’s favorite comfort food is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day or during the winter when you are looking for a cool treat for a change. With a rich peanut butter and chocolatey flavor, it won’t take long for you to be hooked on this delicious frozen peanut butter hot chocolate treat.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use almond milk in this recipe?

This easy recipe would also work well with non-dairy chocolate milk options, including chocolate almond milk or coconut milk.

Can I make frozen hot chocolate ahead of time?

This chocolatey treat does not keep well, so it is best to make it on demand. Since it only takes a couple of minutes to make, it shouldn’t be hard to whip up a batch anytime a craving hits.

What can I add on top of my frozen hot chocolate?

The sky’s the limit of what you can add to this cool mixture. Sprinkles, chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows are all great choices.

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