Knight Bus Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate seems to be a drink of choice whether you recently visited the Chamber of Secrets, taking a ride on the Knight Bus, or just spending time at the Weasley home.  

Hot chocolate is one of my favorite things when it is cold outside.  Nothing better to warm you from the inside out.  

My father lived in England for two years.  He has told me, on more than one occasion, that he was never warm.  Therefore, Harry, Dumbledore, Ginny, and many others enjoying hot chocolate year round would be completely acceptable.  

However, in the summertime Harry Potter did get quite warm at times, if you recall the 5th book (HP and the Order of the Phoenix).  I'm sure on those rare hot summer heat wave days the Knight Bus would serve Frozen Hot Chocolate.  

This Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate is absolutely delicious and pretty darn delicious for the waist line.  When you want a cold drink, whip up this cold treat in less than 5 minutes.

There's enough for two with this recipe, but once you get started slurping this treat you may have a hard time stopping.

I had honestly intended to share this with my kids, but before I knew it I had drank it all.  Ooops!

With the addictive power of this Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate it is a good thing it is lite on the calories.  

Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate

Recipe: Alohamora 

Active Time: 5 minutes

Inactive Time: 0 minutes

Servings: 2, total 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients: 

2 frozen bananas 

1 c. milk (fat-free or any kind of milk, almond, rice, etc.)
1 Tbsp cocoa, unsweetened
1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
1 1/2 Tbsp Peanut Butter, creamy (optional)

Directions: 

1. Peal the frozen bananas and throw them into the blender or a large cup for an immersion blender.  I love this immersion blender. I have found the best way to peal a frozen banana is to cut off both ends, and then let the banana sit on the counter for a few minutes.  Next, cut the banana in half lengthwise like a hot dog (think elementary school days), and proceed to peel the skin off starting in the middle.  It should come off quite easily. 
2.  Add the milk and blend the two ingredients until it is smooth. 
3. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until it is thoroughly combined.  
4. If you want to be super healthy you don't have to include the sugar and peanut butter.  It really depends on the day and how I am feeling if I include the two ingredients.  
5. Enjoy! 
6. Store leftovers, if there are any, in the fridge. 

Happy, Knight Bus Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate eating/drinking!  Next time you have some too many ripe bananas on your counter throw them in the freezer in a Ziploc to make this delicious treat.