Are these coffee popsicles healthy?

They are as healthy as the ingredients you use are. As long as you use ingredients that are not full of artificial flavors or preservatives, you're good to go. It's also an excellent idea to use an unrefined, healthier sweetener or leave it out altogether. You can also make Keto Coffee Popsicles by leaving out any sweetener or using a sugar-free sweetener instead.

Do coffee popsicles still contain caffeine?

Yes, they do. The caffeine won't lessen when the coffee is frozen. So, assume you'll get your morning caffeine boost, even though it's in popsicle form.

Can you make a kid-friendly version of coffee popsicles?

Yes, you can, but with some adjustments. You can use a high-quality decaf coffee if you don't want your kiddos wired. Or, if you prefer not to use decaf, you can use carob or chicory instead.

How many coffee popsicles can I have per day?

You should stick to one batch of coffee popsicles per day if each batch has more or less the same contents as a cup of coffee. A healthy coffee intake is up to 400mg daily, roughly translating into four cups of brewed coffee. But, considering you might get caffeine from other sources, it's best to limit your popsicle intake to just one or two a day.

Coffee Popsicles

Ingredients

Scale

3/4 cup of freshly brewed espresso or coffee
1 cup of canned full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon sea salt

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Instructions

Brew your coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
Add the coffee, coconut milk, sweetener, and salt to a blender for 30 seconds. If you don’t have a blender, you can combine the ingredients into a pitcher and whisk vigorously for 2 minutes.
Fill your popsicle molds with the coffee mixture.
Freeze until they’re solid, about 4-5 hours.
Remove your coffee popsicles from the mold, and enjoy cold.

Notes

If you like experimenting with different flavors, you’ll be happy to know that you can adapt these coffee popsicles in many ways. Here are a few flavor ideas for your coffee popsicles:

Mocha popsicles: Add one tablespoon of unsweetened cacao powder.
Salted caramel popsicles: Use Medjool dates as your sweetener and stir ½ teaspoon of freshly ground salt into the mixture after blending it.
Spicy popsicles: Add ½ teaspoon of ground cardamom or chili powder.
Boozy popsicles: Add 2 tablespoons of dairy-free, creamy liquor.
Vanilla popsicles: Scrape ½ vanilla pod into your mix before blending it.
Mexican popsicles: Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ½ teaspoon almond extract.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 Hours
Category: Dessert
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 popsicle
Calories: 92
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 54.7 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg