No morning is complete without a strong cup of coffee. If you need to add some flavor to yours, you don’t have to go out and purchase creamer when you already have all the ingredients you need in your own kitchen. Homemade vanilla coffee creamer is surprisingly quick and easy to make. It’s a delicious way to kickstart your day, and pairs well with fresh bagels or scones.
Coffee Creamer Tips
Here are tips for using homemade coffee creamer to get the best tasting cup of coffee possible.
- Only add a small amount of creamer to your coffee. When you’re making homemade creamer, it might taste slightly different each time. That’s why you should only add a small amount to your coffee and taste it, then slowly increase the amount to make sure it tastes exactly the way that you want it.
- Shake your creamer before drinking. When your creamer sits in the refrigerator, the components might start to separate. Simply shake the container a few times before pouring it into your coffee. This will create a creamy, uniform liquid that tastes delicious.
- Store your creamer in a covered pitcher. You want to keep your creamer in an airtight container that is easy to pour from so that it remains fresh but easy to access when you’re ready for your morning coffee. If you don’t have a pitcher or carafe, then it’s a great time to repurpose an empty bottle from a store-bought creamer.
Ingredients
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2 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk*
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1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
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2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
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Combine Ingredients
In a 1-quart canning jar combine all of the ingredients; seal. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Shake before serving.
Chocolate Coffee Creamer:
Prepare as directed, except add 3 tablespoons chocolate-flavor syrup. Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 55 calories, 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium. 3% calcium, 0% iron
Amaretto Coffee Creamer:
Prepare as directed, except add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Omit Vanilla. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron
Caramel Coffee Creamer:
Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup Homemade Caramel Sauce (recipe, page xxx) or caramel-flavor ice cream topping. Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Makes 3 1/2 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron
Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Creamer:
Prepare as directed, except add 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 54 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 6% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron
Hazelnut Coffee Creamer:
Prepare as directed, except substitute 2 teaspoons hazelnut extract for the vanilla. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron
Eggnog Coffee Creamer:
Prepare as directed, except add 2 teaspoons rum extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron
French Vanilla Coffee Creamer:
Prepare as directed, except substitute 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste for the vanilla. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron
*Tip:
If you prefer, you may use nondairy milk, such as soy, coconut, or almond milk.
Tips
Make sure you use fresh dairy products when making the creamers.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 57 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 4g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 52 | |
| Calories 57 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 13mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium 28mg | 2% |
| Potassium 35mg | 1% |
| Folate, total 1.2mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
