Every year around this time, (when it starts to get warm outside) it hits me that I can’t drink my usual ‘hot’ drinks anymore, (unless I want to sweat). 
For example, today I was craving hot chocolate, but considering that it was 85 degrees out, I knew it was way to hot to drink something warm. So of course I began thinking about how I could get my chocolate ‘fix’ and thought, why not make my hot chocolate FROZEN!?! I had just got done with a really ’sweaty’ workout, so I made this frozen hot chocolate with a side of zucchini chips for the perfect post-workout dinner!
Now, I have made chocolate protein shakes before, but this was different…It was on a whole different level! It was creamy, dreamy, and a whole lot of hot-chocolaty goodness…In fact, it tasted similar to a Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty! I was thinking the whole time I was eating it (while watching American Idol of course) that I couldn’t wait to share this recipe!!! (Now that’s when you know it’s a good one!) 
Ingredients:
- 1 Packet of Diet Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate (This is necessary, otherwise, you will just have an ordinary ‘chocolate’ shake’, however if you are totally opposed to using diet, you could use 1/2 of a regular hot chocolate packet!)
- 1/2 Cup cottage cheese
- 1 Scoop protein powder (I used vanilla, because I had it on hand, but chocolate would be wonderful!)
- 3-4 Stevia/Splenda packets (or to taste)
- 1 Tbs cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- Ice/Water (to desired consistency, I use about a whole tray of ice and 1/2 cup of water~ or less!)
- *Optional: Whip cream to garnish!
Method:
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender, adding the water last, using just enough to get things moving! (Add more water slowly if needed!)
- Press ‘pulse’ to crush the ice, then continue to mix until smooth. When shake is thick and creamy it’s ready! Pour into a large mug or cup!
- Squirt some whip cream on top (if desired) and enjoy with a straw or spoon!
Enjoy! Love Katie
Servings: 1
Calories: 215
Weight Watcher Points Plus Value: 5
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