Homemade Coffee Creamer

3.77 from 26 votes

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!

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 143kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

For Coffee Creamer

1 1/2 cups homemade condensed milk (recipe follows) or canned condensed milk
1 cup milk of choice (whole, almond, oat or coconut milk)
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, depending on desired sweetness
1 teaspoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)

For Homemade Condensed Milk

2 cups milk of choice (whole, almond, oat or coconut milk)
1 cup raisins

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:

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:

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!)

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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.

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