Milky Way Hot Chocolate is such a fun way to use up those miniature candy bars! Creamy, hot, chocolate and caramel, you’ll love the flavor!

 

 

Biting into a milky way could not possibly be improved right? Wrong!! Milky way hot chocolate for the win!

Using only two ingredients this recipe is super simple to make! Even the kids can help!

MilkyWay hot chocolate is also really quick and easy! It comes together in just minutes and is the perfect way to use up leftover Halloween Candy! Don’t worry! We all have some!

But honestly the best part of this 2 ingredient hot chocolate is just that it’s fun to make! No powdered mixes here! Toss in the whole candy bar!

 

 

What Ingredients are In Milky Way Hot Chocolate?

There are only TWO ingredients in this milky way hot chocolate. No hot chocolate powder here! You’re going to love how quick this is without using instant powder.

• Milky Way Candy Bars: Use the miniature ones! They melt faster and you can get to drinking quicker.
• Milk: I like using whole milk but any percentage or alternative milks will work.

Pro Tip:

• The toppings are not included in the hot chocolate ingredients but can really add a boost to your caramel hot chocolate.  Simply add marshmallows, whipped cream or even a caramel drizzle.

 

 

How to Make Hot Chocolate with Candy Bar

Follow these simple steps to make your delicious beverage.

1. Melt Candy Bars: Melt those candy bars slowly or they’ll burn! Use a low heat or medium heat.
2. Add Milk: Be sure to keep stirring as you add the cup of milk. Hot milk scalds easily.

 

 

Can You Freeze Milky Way Hot Chocolate?

You absolutely can!

This Milky Way hot drink is easy to freeze and easy to thaw. Simply put it in an airtight container and freeze.

The trick is to freeze it in small batches so you can thaw just the amount that you want.

You can reheat it on the stove or in the microwave in short 30 second bursts.

The creamy taste of Milky Way Bars will come right back to life again!

 

 

Can You Make Milky Way Hot Chocolate Ahead of Time?

You can definitely make this candy bar hot chocolate ahead of time!! I’m a huge fan of make ahead everything so if it can be, I’ve done it!

Make this the night before you need it. Allow it to cool completely and then put it in your storage container and cover. Keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days before serving.

Then reheat it on the stove or in the microwave until hot and steamy.

If you’re making it just a few hours ahead of time, another easy option is to toss it into a crock pot.

 

 

Can I Use Heavy Whipping Cream for Milky Way Hot Chocolate?

If you love your candy bar hot chocolate to be rich and delicious, heavy whipping cream is the way to go!

It’ll be one of those super thick hot beverages that you’ll crave for days.

I prefer mine a little less thick so I like to make it with milk. But, you do you and I’m not gonna judge you for it.

You could even try half and half if you want. There’s lots of combination options for you.

 

 

Is Milky Way Hot Chocolate Good for You?

Milky Way candy bars are not a food I would place at the top of my healthy food list.

And since this homemade hot chocolate is mostly Milky Way Candy Bars, I’d say that it’s not really good for you.

You can look up the nutritional values of the Milky Way Bars are decide for yourself.

Of course, an occasional hot chocolate treat isn’t going to make or break anyone.

But, if you’re drinking it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night snack? It might be time to rethink your food choices.

An easy way to add a little more healthy fat to your drink is to mix in a small amount of coconut oil. Most people won’t even realize it’s there!

 

 

Is Milky Way Hot Chocolate Gluten Free?

Milky Way Candy Bars are not gluten free. They’re made with malted barley which is a known gluten food.

So if you’re trying to go gluten free, you can try making candy bar hot chocolate with another chocolate that doesn’t contain gluten.

Good substitution options would be 

• Snickers Candy Bar
• 3 Musketeers Candy Bar
• Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar
• Rolo Candies
• Chocolate Chips

Also, I’ve heard that the dark chocolate version of MilkyWay Candy Bars doesn’t have any gluten, but you’d want to check the label on that.

I’ve also not double checked any of those candy bars listed above, so be sure to do so! I’d hate to give you the wrong information!

If you’ve got a favorite candy bar, try using it in place of the Milky Way! I think many candy bars would really melt down well in this simple recipe.

 

 

What to Serve with Milky Way Hot Chocolate

Milky Way hot chocolate is perfect on its own as a snack or as part of a hot chocolate bar!

Try any of these fun food combos with your candy bar hot chocolate!

• Pumpkin Breakfast Casserole
• Doubletree Cookies
• Apple Crumb Pie
• Tootsie Roll Fudge
• Rice Krispies Cookies
• Pumpkin Bread Rolls
• Caramel Corn Recipe
• Apple Dumplings Recipe
• No Bake Monster Cookies
• Apple Cranberry Crisp

More Hot Breakfast Drinks You’ll Love…

• Strawberry Hot Chocolate
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Bombs
• Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate
• Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate

 

 

Milky Way Hot Chocolate is a fun and delicious cold weather treat! Fun to make, fun to drink, and super simple, I can’t wait for you to try a cup today!

 

Originally Posted: October 13, 2015

Photos & Text Updated: September 13, 2022

 

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