Disclosure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

Get your caffeine fix in frozen form with these cappuccino popsicles!
cappuccino popsicles

Remember when coffee only came in two varieties – regular or decaf?

In most circumstances, I would look back on such times of yore with a firm, yet sentimental “those were the days”.

But those were not the days.

Those were the dark ages.

And shall we never return to such a cruel, heartless, skinny-hazelnut-soy-frappuccino-less world ever again. Amen.

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I’m actually not quite as picky about my caffeinated beverages as that intro would have you think (can you hear the.boy snickering in the background?).

Okay, I am quite picky, but only about how the coffee was brewed, how dark it is, and how burnt it tastes.

Dripped, very, and moderately are how I roll. For the record.

And while I can barely breathe in the morning before getting my daily coffee fix, I save the more frou frou drinks for special occasions (like Fridays, Tuesday afternoons when I have a lot of data to analyze, and random Sunday mornings), and even then, I like to keep it simple – pass me a cappuccino with some cinnamon on top, and I am a happy camper.

(So long as there is no actual camping involved. Just so we’re clear.)

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But then summer had to come along and ruin everything! All of a sudden, my warm beverage consumption has come to a standstill, which just seems like cruel and unusual punishment for someone who likes the actual coffee drinking experience as much as I do.

Drastic times call for drastic measures, and if it’s too hot to be sipping my cappuccino, then I might as well be licking it off a popsicle stick.

Am I right, or am I right?

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These popsicles really do taste, in many ways, like the real deal. The espresso flavor is smooth and bold, while the hint of cinnamon is enough to warm you from the inside out. Rather than fill them with half and half, as many cappuccino’s call for, I used Silk’s vanilla almondmilk, which gives you that same creaminess, but with extra vitamins and minerals, and without all the calories.

And just like that, having two for breakfast and one for a data analysis-inspired snack becomes totally acceptable. I love it when things work themselves out.

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Cappuccino Popsicles
 
Get your caffeine fix in frozen form with these cappuccino popsicles!
Yield: 8 popsicles
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso
  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Bring 1 cup of water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan, cooking until sugar dissolves. Cool for a few minutes and then stir in the corn syrup.
  2. Reserve ¼ cup of this sugar syrup and set aside. Mix the remaining sugar syrup with the espresso powder while it is still warm. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Combine the almond milk with the reserved ¼ cup of sugar syrup. Whisk the cinnamon into the milk mixture.
  4. Divide the milk mixture among 8 ice pop molds. Divide the espresso mixture evenly among them. Cover and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze for 6 hours or until frozen.
Notes
Adapted from Cooking Light
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 popsicle

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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29 Responses to Cappuccino Popsicles

  1. Leah Davis says:

    Ohhh yes!! These sound amazing! The perfect caffeine boost in the mid afternoon!

  2. Wow, We LOVE this idea! We use Silk Almond milk in our smoothies all the time. This is a super cool idea for the summer. WE love coffee and this is a easy caffeine perk when we need one. Genius!
    Have a great day! xxoo Anna and Liz

  3. These sound great, lovely flavour for summer.

  4. Ohhh I’m a black coffee only kind of girl haha no sugar no milk etc. The darker the betterrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
    BUT. When it comes to popsicles, I could totally do with a couple of this popsicles 😉 They look too good not to!

  5. YUM! I don’t drink coffee, but quite enjoy it in the desserts and baked goods.

  6. Drip coffee is totally the way to go! Love these popsicles–what a fun way to consume coffee during the summer!

  7. Deena kakaya says:

    Now this is a very grown up I’ve lolly that has prompted me to get going-summer is here! X

  8. I would sacrifice my morning hot coffee for one of these, and that is saying rather a lot. What a great idea for summer!

  9. Frozen, lickable cappuccino?? Heck yes! And I love your commentary. It always makes me laugh!

  10. Kate says:

    I am so into popsicles in the summer!

  11. Tahnycooks says:

    This popsicle is really human fuel! Love the color too!

  12. grace says:

    i commend you for making your own popsicles, especially ones of such a unique and tasty flavor! magnificent!

  13. These look so perfectly refreshing, I need a popsicle mold!

  14. Yum. These popsicles look amazing! I adore espresso.

  15. Megan says:

    These sound so good! I’d love to get my caffeine fix this way!

  16. Kathy says:

    These sound wonderful! A great way to get your caffeine fix!

  17. Now this is my kind of breakfast.
    Portable and filled with a latte!

  18. A richer and more indulgent flavour in popsicles – I am a big fan 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  19. Reeni says:

    What a refreshing pick me up for a hot day! I could learn to love these easily! Me and espresso are best friends.

  20. Lynna says:

    I don`t drink coffee, so I my coffee knowledge is pretty much nonexistent. LOL Drip? *clueless* But, I LOVE and adore coffee flavored things, especially ice cream. I have no doubt these must be some freakin awesome cappuccino popsicles!! 😀

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  23. I have same question as the first Lady Cathleen had re: flavored cream. I don’t normally use sugar however love my Carmel and White Chocolate creamers etc. Would you substitute some of the sugar which creamers do sweeten or some of Silk Milk? I Love a Good Frappuccino, or Iced Coffee but always get vanilla or Carmel added??

    • joanne says:

      I would definitely not leave out any of the sugar, as the sugar syrup actually helps give the popsicles a smoother consistency as opposed to be hard and icy, if that makes sense. You can just use regular milk for this, it doesn’t have to be the Silk or any particular flavor. OR you can try to substitute the silk for the flavored creamer and see if it ends up being too sweet for you. Hope this helps!

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