Chocolate-Coffee Slushies

• ounces cold coffee (regular, half-caf, or decaf)↗12 -16
• coffee ice cubes (freeze regular, half-caf, or decaf coffee in ordinary ice trays)16
• tablespoons hot chocolate powder (a big jar or carton of mix is more economical than a box of envelopes)↗6
• cup milk (use half and half or cream for a richer drink)1⁄2
• whipped cream (optional)↗
• chocolate shavings (optional) or ground coffee (optional)↗
• Kahlua (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put cold coffee, coffee ice cubes, hot chocolate mix, and milk into your blender.

2. 2

   Use low to medium speed, or whatever speed is recommended for crushing ice, to blend until the coffee ice cubes are thoroughly crushed.

3. 3

   Pour into serving cups.

4. 4

   For an attractive presentation top with a dollop of whipped cream and lightly dust with cocoa powder, shaved chocolate, or ground coffee.

5. 5

   Adding a shot of Kahlua to each serving makes a nice drink for the adults on a warm evening.

6. 6

   Note -- I often have enough coffee left in the pot to make a tray of cubes but in the summer I'll make an extra pot of decaf the night before to use for this and for iced coffee.

7. 7

   Using sugar-free hot chocolate mix and low-fat milk cuts calories if desired.