☕🍫 Carnivore Coffee Popsicles
These creamy, coffee-flavored popsicles are the perfect frozen treat for anyone on a carnivore or keto lifestyle. Made with rich mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and a hint of cocoa, they’re indulgent, refreshing, and contain zero added sugar. Think of them as a cross between an iced latte and a cheesecake — frozen on a stick!
📝 Ingredients
- 155 g (5.5 oz) whole milk
- 155 g (5.5 oz) mascarpone cheese
- 155 g (5.5 oz) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla powder (or extract if preferred)
- ¾ tablespoon instant coffee (dry mix, adjust to taste)
- ¾ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
👩🍳 Instructions
- Blend the Base
- In a blender or mixing bowl, combine milk, mascarpone, cream, vanilla, instant coffee, and cocoa powder.
- Blend until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Taste & Adjust
- If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra ¼ teaspoon of instant coffee.
- Pour into Molds
- Divide mixture evenly into popsicle molds.
- Tap molds gently to release any air bubbles.
- Freeze
- Insert sticks and freeze for at least 5–6 hours, or overnight, until fully solid.
- Serve
- Run warm water briefly over the molds to release popsicles. Enjoy straight from the freezer!
⏱ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Freeze: 6 hours
➡️ Total: 6 hours 10 minutes
🍽 Servings
6 popsicles (depending on mold size)
🔢 Nutrition (per popsicle, approx.)
- Calories: 170
- Fat: 16g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: <1g (virtually zero net carbs)
- Sugar: 0g
💡 Notes & Tips
- For a dairy-heavy carnivore, this is perfect as-is.
- If you want extra richness, whip the cream separately before folding into the mix.
- For a “mocha” twist, increase cocoa powder to 1 teaspoon.
- Can store in freezer for up to 2 weeks in an airtight bag or container.
- If you don’t have popsicle molds, use small paper cups with sticks.
🌿 Benefits
- Coffee: Boosts energy and focus.
- Mascarpone & Cream: Provide healthy fats and a silky texture.
- Carnivore-friendly: No plant sugars, gums, or fillers.
- Cooling treat: Perfect for hot days without breaking carnivore guidelines.
❓ Q/A
Q: Can I make this without milk?
A: Yes! Replace milk with more heavy cream for a thicker, richer popsicle.
Q: Will these be very sweet?
A: No — these are creamy and coffee-forward. For a sweeter option, you could add a touch of allulose or stevia (if not strict carnivore).
Q: Can I make them without cocoa?
A: Yes, simply omit the cocoa for a pure coffee-vanilla flavor.
Q: Do they taste like cheesecake?
A: Yes, the mascarpone gives them a creamy, cheesecake-like flavor with a coffee kick.