For a lot of people, summer is a relaxing season, but if you are a mom, you would know, summer can be very busy too! For the last few weeks, I have been driving my kids to swimming and other activities almost every day, trying to keep them active and occupied….so they don’t spend too much time in front of the computer ! It’s busy, but they’ve been having a good time. For me, many days, by the afternoon, I am pooped ! And I need my afternoon “fuel” to keep me going, which is usually a light snack and a cup of iced coffee.  It was so hot the last few days, so I decided to transform my “fuel” into popsicles ! Oh, and I found a bottle of Kahlua in my fridge so I added some extra boost ! Sorry kids, you can’t have these, but you know what ?  When mom is cool, everything is cool ! 

Makes about 8-10 popsicles 

• 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee 
• 1/2 cup condensed milk 
• 3/4 cup whole milk 
• 3/4 cup half and half cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
• 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
• 60 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted (optional for drizzles) 

1. Mix hot coffee and condensed milk together
2. Add all other ingredients except the melted chocolate, stir until blended 
3. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until set, about 4 hours 
4. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired