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Coffee inside out.
Actually, it’s milk on the bricks. But it just doesn’t sound as good. ;)
This is one of the things I really love lately. It’s so simple, you don’t even need a recipe. It’s rather an idea than a recipe. But however… I have to admit… it is a great idea!
And I love this even though I am not a regular coffee drinker! Also, I do have to write exams right now… so a little extra caffeine is just what I need right now. Have I already whinned about writing exams? I think I have to make up for it. I have to write exams and I don’t like it.
Back to the things I like.
Back to the drink I love!
Who needs Starbucks anyway? I can make my own coffee. It tastes better. And I can make my own frappuccinos, too! (There’s will be another post on that soon…)
So… what did I do?
Well… I made coffee ice cubes! So, that’s my brand new toy: Lego brick ice cube trays! Did I mention that I love my new toy? I’m pretty sure I will use it more often…
Coffee on the bricks –
Ice coffee inside out
- VERY strong coffee, chilled
- Almond milk
- Sweetener to taste (I used stevia)
Alright, you don’t really need my “how to”, do you? Freeze the coffee using an ice cube tray or bag. Put the frozen ice cubes in a glass, pour milk over them – enjoy. Use as many coffee ice cubes as you like, depending on how strong you like your coffee. (As my regular coffee already is really strong, I should really not give you any recommendation on that!)
Here’s another one: Cocoa bricks! For a non-coffee version.
Cocoa on the bricks –
ice cocoa inside out
- Cocoa powder
- sugar / sweetener
- Almond milk
Prepare a hot cocoa with about 3 times the amount of cocoa powder they recommend on the bag. Sweeten your cocoa! It should be really sweet. The mixture itself can be disgusting – in your drink it will be perfect! Pour in ice cube trays, freeze. Put a few cocoa ice cubes in a glass an pour milk over it – enjoy!
A deep sea diver observing penguins in my drink…
PENGUINS?
Penguins! I also made penguin ice cubes…
Did I mention that I really love this drink? (And… did I mention that I really don’t like writing exams in college?)
Not food-related: I just added a “follow me on pinterest” bottom to my page.
… I am gone. Have to learn for college make more coffee ice cubes. Why does freezing always take so much time?
Playful and hungry 
Very cool! And I’m sure delightfully delicious. You just reminded me that I made a tray of Lego minifigure ice cubes before going camping over the weekend. I need to check on them tonight!
I have the minifig ice cube tray, too… ; ) Maybe I will make chocolate mini fugs using that?
Have you tried the minifig ice cubes yet? I find them hard to pop out of the tray. Keep cracking their heads off. o.0
Now the big question is : WHERE can a person get a lego ice cube tray?? That would be so incredibly awesome to have!
They don’t sell those anymore… At the moment, they sell minifigure icecube trays. They are also nice, but smaller. But you can still get them on ebay (that’s where I got mine, too!) Just look for lego ice cube tray.
Great! Thanks for the info!!
Gah, I’m in love with your lego and penguin ice cubes!!
So cute! One should never underestimate the power of a good chocolate mold… That simple tool turns a standard morning drink into something much more memorable. You’ve inspired me to pull out my penguin-shaped ice cube tray again!
Haha I love the penguins! I have a pot brewing right now. I almost always have a bit left over so I am going to freezer left over coffee and try this later. -Kerri
I have the lego ice cube tray too, it’s fab. Now seeing those brown coloured bricks I’m thinking I’m going to have to make chocolate bricks just for eating pleasures sake, would be good for kids parties too…
this is amazing and so funny! Playful indeed ;) Need to fetch me some lego ice cube trays! XO
Mmmm, looks fab — and seriously, those ice cubes? Totally in love.
I love the lego ice cube tray!! :D
Love the ice cubes, super cute! Looks yummy!
That is my kind of drink!
perfect for summer and the almond coffee mix must be amazing!
It is! I used homemade almond milk, which is my all-time favorite!
I love homemade almond milk! it is so nutty and refreshing cold out of the fridge
LOL Love it!!!
What a great idea! I really like your blog concept too. Very original!
Thanks so much for this idea! I’ve tried it several times this week. by far, the best variation I have had is with vanilla soy milk. something funky happens to almond milk when I use it with coffee. The vanilla adds just the right amount of sweetness to the drink. next i’m going to get my hands on some caramel sauce and make this baby into a caramel macchiato!!!
-Kerri
Aw, thanks for letting me know! I also drank this all week ;)
Hm, that’s weird with your almond milk! What brand did you use? I always use homemade almond milk, maybe I should mention it in the post….
I use unsweetened Almond Breeze almond milk. when i use it with iced coffee it separates a little and looks nasty :-(
By far the most creative recipe I’ve seen in a while. Luv it!
That’s very creative of you, now I will never drink my coffee without thinking of your adorable ice cubes, helplessly in love. B the way how do you make the almond milk? you mix fresh milk with almond powder or ??? Thanks
Oh, almond milk is a real basic for me! It won*t work with powder though… Just take so almonds and water, put them in your blender and mix! Strain it through a nut milk bag, a kitchen towel or something similar (I always use a laundry bag cause it’s so much cheaper than a nut milk bag and it’s the same thing ;) )
Looks fantastic. Loved the idea! (^-^)
I love this!!!! Lego bricks :)
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yum such a cute idea! :-)
Very cool & neat ideas! I love these stunning recipes! :)
I sooo love this lego thing! Great post, I have to try this drink! : )
This is such a cool idea that I cant wait to try :)