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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!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 143 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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.
Cup of Yum
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!)
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 Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.01g
(0%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.