If you’re tired of the same old store-bought coffee creamers and want to add a personalized touch to your morning cup of joe, you’re in for a treat. Say goodbye to artificial additives and hello to the world of homemade coffee creamer! In this post, we’re diving into the why’s and how’s of crafting your own creamy concoctions right in your kitchen.
PinWhy Make Homemade Coffee Creamer
- Customized Flavors: When you make your own coffee creamer, you’re in control and get to make your favorite flavor. From classics like vanilla and chocolate to seasonal spices like cinnamon, the possibilities are endless. You can tailor your creamer to match your coffee preferences perfectly.
- Healthier Ingredients: Many store bought creamers can be loaded with artificial flavors, colors, and added sugars. By making your own creamer, you have control over the ingredients, allowing you to choose healthier alternatives like real dairy or plant-based milk and natural sweeteners.
- Reduce Waste: Ditching store-bought creamer containers in favor of homemade means you’re contributing to a greener planet. It’s an eco-friendly choice that reduces single-use plastic waste.
- Cost-Effective: Homemade coffee creamer can save you a pretty penny in the long run. Plus, many homemade creamer recipes use ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it budget-friendly.
PinThe Ingredients
These are the base ingredients you need to make a delicious homemade coffee creamer!
- Condensed milk (homemade or canned)
- Milk (whole, almond, oat or coconut work)
- Maple syrup
- Arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- Vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
If you want to experiment with different flavors, here are some ideas and the ingredients you need to make them!
- Cinnamon Strudel: cinnamon + almond extract
- Chocolate Mint: cocoa powder + peppermint extract
- French Vanilla: vanilla bean reserved from soaking above to remain in the mixture or additional vanilla extract
- Chocolate Almond: cocoa powder + almond extract
*See recipe card for exact measurements and instructions*
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PinHow to Make Coffee Creamer at Home
- Place all the ingredients, including optional flavorings, if desired, in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
- Whisk until thick, about 2-3 minutes. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
PinTips for Homemade Coffee Creamer
- Storage: Store your homemade creamer in a tightly sealed container in the fridge. It’s best to use it within a week or two to maintain freshness.
- Shake It Up: Give your creamer container a good shake before each use to ensure all the flavors are well-distributed.
- Experiment and Enjoy: Don’t be afraid to experiment with ratios and ingredients! The beauty of homemade coffee creamer is that you can tailor it to your taste buds’ desires any given day.
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Homemade Coffee Creamer
Say goodbye to artificial additives and hello to the world of homemade coffee creamer! It's easy to make, cost effective and fully customizable to your taste buds!
Ingredients
For Coffee Creamer
- 1 1/2 cups homemade condensed milk or condensed milk in a can recipe follows
- 1 cup milk; whole, almond, oat or coconut work
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, depending on desired sweetness
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
For Flavored Creamers
- Cinnamon Strudel: 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Chocolate Mint: 1 tablespoon cocoa + 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- French Vanilla: vanilla bean reserved from soaking above to remain in the mixture or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate Almond: 1 tablespoon cocoa powder + 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
For the Creamer:Â
- Place all the ingredients, including optional flavorings, if desired, in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
- Whisk until thick, about 2-3 minutes. Cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the Homemade Condensed Milk:Â
- Place the milk and raisins in a bowl, cover, and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
- Strain the milk into a bowl or pitcher and discard the raisins (or eat as a snack!)
Notes
Storage: Store your homemade creamer in a tightly sealed container in the fridge. It’s best to use it within a week or two to maintain freshness.
Shake It Up: Give your creamer container a good shake before each use to ensure all the flavors are well-distributed.
Experiment and Enjoy: Don’t be afraid to experiment with ratios and ingredients! The beauty of homemade coffee creamer is that you can tailor it to your taste buds’ desires any given day.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Can we do a caramel macchiato? Just add caramel extract?
I’m going to try this but what does the arrowroot powder do for the recipe?
Is there any way you could figure out the nutritional values (estimates) of the homemade condensed milk? Thanks!
How long will the creamer last in the refrigerator? One week? Thanks!
I am wondering the same thing…have you found out?
So excited to try this!! Do you think you could use dates instead of raisins to make the sweetened condensed milk? I have a surpluse of dates hanging out in my pantry!
Excited to try this!!!!
Can I use tapioca powder instead of arrowroot?