Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the frozen ice cubes to your blender, creating a base that will give the slushie its icy texture.
- Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder into the blender to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth chocolate flavor.
- Pour in the milk, which will blend with the cocoa and ice to create a creamy yet icy consistency.
- Drizzle in the vanilla extract and your choice of sweetener to taste, balancing the bitterness of the cocoa with sweetness.
- Secure the lid on the blender and pulse a few times to start breaking down the ice and mix the ingredients.
- Blend on high for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth, velvety, and ice is finely crushed, with a slightly frosty appearance.
- Pause to check the consistency—it should be thick and slushy but pourable. If too thick, add a splash more milk and pulse briefly again.
- Pour the chilled chocolate slushie into glasses, watching the icy swirls form as you transfer it from the blender.
- Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa or a few chocolate shavings for visual appeal.
- Serve immediately with a straw or spoon to enjoy the velvety, icy texture and rich chocolate flavor right away.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder or add a touch of espresso powder. Adjust sweetness to your preference, especially if your sweetener is more or less concentrated.