Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate

The fire is roaring – the snow is coming down – the lights on the Christmas tree are twinkling. This is that special time of the year when we can relax and enjoy some yummy recipes, like the grinch hot chocolate 25 days of holiday recipes or the classic hot chocolate cake 25 days of holiday recipes.

Time to get out the blender, grab the hot chocolate mix, milk, ice, and candy canes to whip up a special wintery drink – Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate. 

If you are not a mint fan, you can certainly make these Holiday drinks with regular hot chocolate mix, but for me, nothing screams the holidays more than Peppermint.

The ingredient list is very simple – hot chocolate mix, milk, ice, and whipped topping if you like. The only key to this delicious drink is a good blender.

We recently received the Oster Versa Blender and thought this recipe would be perfect to put it to the test.

Add the hot chocolate mix to the blender, we used Mint flavored mix (found in the coffee aisle at Walmart), but if you can’t find it at your store, you can add a teaspoon of Peppermint Extract. Then add the milk and about 3 cups of ice.

The Oster Versa Performance Blender makes delicious healthy meals and snacks with a 1,400W powerful motor, stainless steel blades that spin at 250-mph or 28,000-rpm that ensure the smoothest consistency of your smoothies, whole juices, hot soups, sorbets, nut butter, and more.

Its pre-programmed settings for smoothies, soups, and dips/spreads take the guesswork out of blending, and the all-metal drive system for lasting durability.

The Oster Versa Performance Blender is available at Walmart and now until December 24, you will receive a $50 Walmart Gift Card with your purchase.

Oster Versa Pro at Walmart.com

Now all you need is a dollop of Cool Whip or whipping cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. Or for the adult crowd, add a little Peppermint Schnapps!

Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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The perfect wintery drink to enjoy during the holidays or anytime. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com

• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 4 drinks (8 oz) each 1x

Ingredients

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• 2 packets Hot Chocolate Mix – mint or regular
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3 cups ice
• Cool Whip or whipping cream, if desired
• Candy Canes, crushed if desired
• Peppermint Schnapps, if desired

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Instructions

1. Add hot chocolate mix, milk and ice to the blender
2. Blend until smooth
3. Top with whipped topping and crushed peppermint

Notes

You can also add chopped chocolate that is melted to this drink to give it even more chocolate flavor.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Mark Hammill

Mark is a self-taught cook specializing in Asian cuisine. Mark’s passion for food began at a young age when his parents finally allowed him to attempt cooking. Since then, he’s found himself experimenting in the kitchen, watching cooking shows, and reading food blogs. Mark lives in Toronto, Canada, where he works as a restaurant chef.