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Published June 4, 2015. By Alyssa Brantley 29 Comments

Mocha Ice Cubes for Iced Coffee

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I am back on the caffeine train. Nothing crazy but after not having any caffeine for my entire pregnancy, I was hoping I would be able to abstain permanently. But, there is just something about both having an infant and living in Seattle that make you feel like you NEED to drink coffee.

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At this point, I am just having one cup in the morning and will most likely stick with that as having too much caffeine really impacts my sleep.

Now that it’s warm out, I really prefer that one cup of coffee to be iced; and for it to have a bit of chocolate. Because seriously, what isn’t better with chocolate?!

These Mocha Ice Cubes take iced coffee to the next level. In addition to using them for iced coffee, another option is to toss a bunch into the blender along with some milk, cream or non-dairy milk of your choice and have a frosty chocolate coffee treat.

For me, I have just been all about keeping it simple with the ice cubes and some hemp milk, almond milk or coconut milk. With two little kids, my morning routine is quite hectic and I can’t even process adding in washing the blender.

Make these with leftover coffee or brew a fresh pot to keep your freezer stocked. Your iced coffee will thank you!

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NOTES:

  • If you want to substitute stevia for the coconut palm sugar, I recommend using high-quality liquid stevia.
  • I have made these with both unsweetened baking cocoa and raw cacao powder. The baking cocoa is more mellow. If you go with the raw cacao, you may need to adjust the sweetener so taste the mixture before you freeze it.
  • I use these ice cube trays (2 of them) which make 30 1-ounce ice cubes.

Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!

Mocha Ice Cubes for Iced Coffee
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
 

Mocha Ice Cubes for Iced Coffee

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mocha Ice Cubes for Iced Coffee
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 23 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 4 votes
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Ingredients
  • 28 ounces brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened organic baking cocoa OR raw cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch finely ground sea salt
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and heat over low heat.

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  2. Whisk continuously until palm sugar and cocoa powder are incorporated.

    Mocha Ice Cubes from www.EverydayMaven.com
  3. Remove from heat, allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk again to reincorporate any cocoa that may have settled to the bottom of the pot and pour into ice cube molds. I set my ice cube trays on a small baking sheet to make them easier to transfer in and out of the freezer.

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  4. Once the ice cubes are set, remove and store in a ziploc type freezer bag or other freezer safe container. Enjoy!
NOTES:

Makes 30 1-ounce ice cubes or 10 Servings

Nutrition Facts
Mocha Ice Cubes for Iced Coffee
Amount Per Serving (3 Cubes)
Calories 23
% Daily Value*
Sodium 10mg0%
Potassium 104mg3%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. JD says

    August 18, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    I just tried a recipe I found somewhere else that calls for brown sugar, cocoa and warm coffee (2 cups) to pour in tray – overnight and add to cubes to warm milk. The stronger you like your coffee, the more cubes. Good stuff!

    Reply
  2. Bob says

    August 30, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    This looks great! I’m thinking of using cold brew coffee instead of regular drip. I think it might enhance the cocoa flavor and knock out the coffee acidity.

    Guy question:

    How hot does it have to be before you start mixing?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 1, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Great idea Bob! I’ve done that and the ice cubes are super smooth with the cold brew.

      Reply
  3. Ingrid A says

    July 11, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    I love the idea of using the stevia, but does it need the palm sugar. This is seriously a great idea! thank you!

    Reply
  4. Vicky says

    September 12, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    This is an awesome idea, especially for busy mornings!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      September 13, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks so much Vicky!

      Reply
  5. reb says

    June 21, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    We have been making these everyday now for a couple of weeks. I also started adding a pinch of cinnamon to make it even more luxurious.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 23, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      I also add cinnamon sometimes Reb! So glad you are enjoying it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Glenna Will says

    June 16, 2015 at 11:46 am

    I just received an email from my daughter Rebecca about your delicious coffee. I shall make the ice cubes for it as soon as I can fin some of that powder. We have a Health Food store here. I shall try it.
    Glenna Will

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 17, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      Hope you love it Glenna!

      Reply
  7. jennifer borcich says

    June 16, 2015 at 10:39 am

    Alyssa! These look amazing! Passing the recipe around in work now! We are going to make for our office fridge!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 17, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Love that idea! You need to snap a pic of you drinking one at work and tag @EverydayMaven 🙂

      Reply
  8. Rulouri exterioare says

    June 16, 2015 at 5:36 am

    Perfect summer recipe!

    Reply
  9. Norma Chang says

    June 9, 2015 at 7:13 am

    I freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays also but never thought of adding cocoa to enhance the flavor, definitely copying, thanks for the neat idea.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 9, 2015 at 1:05 pm

      Hope you love it Norma!

      Reply
  10. reb says

    June 6, 2015 at 9:32 am

    Sorry to be confused, but I am just making these ice cubes now. They smell yummy! The thing is I am not sure what I add them to. Is it cold coffee with milk or just milk?

    I have not made ice coffee before – perhaps not as big a thing up here in cold Canada.

    Thanks for you great reciepes AGAIN

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 6, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Either Reb! The beauty of the cubes is that if you add them to coffee, they won’t water down your iced coffee as you drink it since they are made of coffee and chocolate. If you add them to some type of milk, they will slowly add coffee and chocolate flavor to your milk. And, then of course you can blend them with some type of milk for a frozty frozen treat!

      Reply
      • reb says

        June 6, 2015 at 5:42 pm

        Thank you cannot wait to try these tomorrow morning. I am sure they will be hit.

        Our family lives on your reciepes, you do a terrific job.

        Reply
        • EverydayMaven says

          June 6, 2015 at 7:39 pm

          Thank you so much Reb – you made my night!! 🙂

          Reply
  11. Rachelle says

    June 6, 2015 at 7:36 am

    I was so happy when this recipe popped up in my email. I made an iced latte for myself this morning and wished I had some of these ice cubes already made…but oh well! Now I know what my Saturday morning project will be. 🙂

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 6, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      I thought of you and your foffee this AM Rachelle when I was having an iced coffee with mocha cubes. I hope you love them 🙂

      Reply
  12. Ruth Meaney says

    June 6, 2015 at 3:08 am

    I have had caffeine once since falling pregnant with my now 2 year old and felt horrid! So am sticking with the decaf! But these sound so delicious 🙂 love me a nice coffee!! And the idea of having them ready in the freezer is so handy.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 6, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      I hear you Ruth – I may wean from the caffeine and stick to decaf myself.

      Reply
  13. Azu says

    June 5, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    This mocha ice cubes are amazing! Never thought about adding cocoa, it’s so simple but so ingenious. Perfect for the beginning of summer.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 6, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      I need to make another batch – used my last couple of cubes this AM!

      Reply
  14. Judith Miller says

    June 5, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Great Idea! I’ve always been more of an iced anything drinker than a hot drinker anyway. We make green tea by the two gallon container since we both drink it all day. I’m the iced coffee drinker in the family. Guess I’m just your basic drinker!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 6, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      Iced green tea is so good too Judith! I love making sun tea (all summer).

      Reply
  15. Patricia Simpson says

    June 5, 2015 at 8:05 am

    I love this idea. Since I have cut way back on my coffee consumption, this will make a nice addition to my unsweetened almond milk (Trader Joe’s is my favorite, after trying many). I’ve changed to 1/4 tall thermal mug with coffee, add reg. ice, then fill with the almond milk. Now, I’ll skip the coffee and just add the Mocha Cubes to the milk. Thanx for the idea!!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 5, 2015 at 9:59 am

      That is perfect Patricia – the cubes will slowly melt into the almond milk!

      Reply

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