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Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe

“Historically, espresso beans have been a deep roast, but it’s a misnomer,” says Pickle. “You can make espresso with any type of coffee or roast, but to cook it at the right time and with the right pressure, it must be very fine – not exactly like powder, but finer than table salt, of course. “

Before giving up sugar, I would indulge daily in a thick, creamy, flavored coffee. And I LOVED it. (More on that here!)

In fact, I loved it so much that I didn’t want to give it up. Slowly, but surely, I was able to reduce my dependence on it by learning to enjoy coffee with just a little coconut milk or some pure maple syrup.

But that warm cozy feeling of watching the thick, sweet creamer swirl around gorgeously in my coffee never really goes away – it’s just less of a need.

A side image of milk being poured over raisins to make condensed milk for the Healthy Coffee Creamer.

First off, caffeine increases your energy levels and is also one of the very few natural substances that aids in burning fat. If you still need convincing that enjoying a cup or two is good for you, just know that coffee is full of nutrients and antioxidants so it’s no wonder you feel better after enjoying a cup of coffee.  Coffee makes you happier. It’s science.

Although coffee’s great and all, many of us don’t really like plain, black coffee.  That’s why there are tons of options, like milk, sugar, coffee creamers, and syrups to add to your coffee. Unfortunately, this turns your healthy cup of coffee into a cup full of sugar, partially hydrogenated fats, and all sorts of other chemicals that are not good at all for you.

Now, don’t get me wrong — I still like to enjoy my coffee with some homemade creamer, flavor, and sweetness. Sure, it adds some calories, but I believe you have to indulge yourself a bit. Still, I always try to eat (and drink) as healthy as possible, and the best way to do it is to swap the store-bought stuff with homemade. Fewer ingredients, no additives, or hidden sugars – sign me up!

An overhead image of a kitchen counter with all the ingredients for homemade coffee creamer including homemade condensed milk, almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and arrowroot starch.

So, YES, you can still enjoy your favorite flavored coffee and stick to your healthy ways. Making coffee creamer at home is far easier than it may sound. Let me show you to make coffee creamer for yourself!

Is Coffee Creamer Bad For You?

Unfortunately, most store-bought coffee creamers are very unhealthy for you. They contain high amounts of sugars, fats, and chemicals. Even the sugar-free and/or fat-free options contain bad stuff so they’re no better. Ideally, you want to get yourself into a position where you’re drinking clean coffee and creamer.

What’s in (Store-Bought) Coffee Creamer?

Here are the ingredients in what was my favorite brand (Coffee-Mate Hazelnut Creamer):

• Water
• Sugar
• Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and/or Cottonseed Oil
• Sodium Caseinate (a Milk Derivative)
• Phosphate
• Disodium Phosphate
• Mono- and Diglycerides
• Cellulose Gel
• Cellulose Gum
• Color Added
• Natural and Artificial Flavors
• Carrageenan

Overall, not a very pretty picture. First off, there are way too many ingredients here for a very simple mixture (you can read more about that here). Second, there is partially hydrogenated oil which is very bad for you, along with a slew of very processed ingredients.

An overhead image of a spoon stirring the homemade coffee creamer made with homemade condensed milk, almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and arrowroot starch.

Now, here are the ingredients for my healthy homemade creamer recipe:

• Almond milk (or any unsweetened milk of choice)
• Raisins
• Pure maple syrup
• Arrowroot starch (or tapioca starch)
• Pure vanilla extract

All the whole ingredients, are all way better for you. All just as tasty as the fake stuff you’ve been used to.

Overhead view of a glass filled with iced coffee and homemade coffee creamer.

How to Make Homemade Coffee Creamer

You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to make homemade coffee creamer. What once was a magical solution of sweet goodness is really just a few simple ingredients for coffee bliss.

Here are the easy steps for how to make homemade coffee creamer:

• Prepare homemade condensed milk using raisins and milk
• Combine condensed milk with more whole milk, pure maple syrup, arrowroot starch, and vanilla extract
• Refrigerate

Enjoy!

That’s seriously it. Have it ready for your morning coffee or an afternoon iced coffee. So easy and so simple.

Pouring the healthy homemade coffee creamer into a glass filled with iced coffee.

How to Make Different Flavors of Coffee Creamer

In this post, I share a base homemade coffee creamer and 5 other variations for homemade coffee creamers.  If you wanted to make your own homemade coffee creamer with your fave flavors, you could replace the vanilla extract with any of the following for more flavor options:

• Hazelnut extract
• Chocolate extract
• Peppermint extract
• Maple extract
• Coconut extract
• Almond extract

I think you get the idea – add any flavor you like or even combine flavors, like almond and chocolate or chocolate and peppermint. You can also not add any extract for a plain flavor if you’d prefer. Check out below for some great options to get you started!

Overhead view of iced coffee, black coffee, and homemade coffee creamer.

HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE CREAMER LAST?

Homemade coffee creamers can last up to a week in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. I store mine in reusable milk bottles and mason jars and always make sure they’re properly tightened.  Then, I just grab them, give them a shake to mix all the flavors together, and then pour a little into my coffee. Perfect, right?

So, let’s get to the homemade coffee creamer recipes, shall we?

A side image of 5 glass bottles lined up on the kitchen counter, each filled with one Healthy Homemade Coffee Creamer including Homemade Cinnamon Creamer, Homemade Chocolate Creamer, Homemade Hazelnut Creamer, Homemade Peppermint Mocha Creamer, and Homemade French Vanilla Creamer.

Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipes

1. FRENCH VANILLA CREAMER

Nothing goes better together than coffee and vanilla. It’s a good thing that making Healthy Homemade French Vanilla Creamer is super easy! (See recipe below!)

An image of a glass bottle filled with healthy Homemade French Vanilla Creamer made with homemade condensed milk, almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, arrowroot starch and vanilla.

2. PEPPERMINT MOCHA CREAMER

Once you try this Homemade Peppermint Mocha Creamer, you’ll never put another store-bought creamer in your coffee again!  (See recipe below!)

A side image of a bottle filled with healthy Homemade Peppermint Mocha Creamer made with homemade condensed milk, almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, arrowroot starch, unsweetened dark cocoa powder, espresso powder, and peppermint extract.

3. HAZELNUT CREAMER

The rich flavor of hazelnut will make any cup of coffee taste like a treat. The good thing about making Homemade Hazelnut Creamer is crazy simple! (See recipe below!). I love LOVE this recipe with my Better Than Yesterday coffee blend, which strikes a balance between bright, sparkling fruit and deep, roasted flavor.

A side image of a bottle filler with healthy Homemade Hazelnut Creamer made with homemade condensed milk, almond milk, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, arrowroot starch, and hazelnut extract.

4. CHOCOLATE CREAMER

How is it possible that your favorite chocolate-flavored coffee drink tastes amazing and is also actually good for you?  This Healthy Homemade Chocolate Creamer is so rich and chocolatey! (See recipe below!)

An image of a glass bottle filled with healthy Homemade Chocolate Creamer made with homemade condensed milk, almond milk, vanilla extract, pure maple syrup, arrowroot starch, cocoa powder, and vanilla.

5. CINNAMON CREAMER

Spice up your coffee by adding some Homemade Cinnamon Coffee Creamer to your coffee. Yum! (See recipe below!)

An image of a glass bottle filled with healthy Homemade Cinnamon Creamer made with homemade condensed milk, almond milk, vanilla extract, pure maple syrup, arrowroot starch, and cinnamon.

How to Make Coffee Creamer + 5 Healthy Flavored Coffee Creamers | Enjoy a cup of your favorite flavored coffee guilt-free! Making homemade coffee creamers is easier than you think. Let me show you how to make coffee creamer plus I’ll share my top 5 Healthy Flavored Coffee Creamers! | A Sweet Pea Chef

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• Homemade Coffee Creamers
• Prep Time
• 5 mins
• Cook Time
• 15 mins
• Refrigeration
• 6 hrs
• Total Time
• 20 mins

Enjoy a cup of your favorite flavored coffee guilt-free! Making homemade coffee creamers is easier than you think. Let me show you how to make coffee creamer plus I’ll share my top 5 Healthy Flavored Coffee Creamers!

• Categories: Drinks, Make It Healthy, Sweet
• Difficulty: Easy
• Keywords: homemade coffee creamer, homemade creamer, how to make coffee creamer
• Servings: 4 cups
• Calories: 48 kcal
• Author: Lacey Baier
• Ingredients
• For the Homemade Condensed Milk:
• 2 cups of milk of choice (I prefer almond milk, whole milk or coconut milk)
• 1 cup raisins
• For the Homemade Coffee Creamer:
• 1 1/2 cups condensed milk (see recipe above)
• 1 cup of milk of choice
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp arrowroot starch
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• For French Vanilla Creamer:
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• For Peppermint Mocha Creamer:
• 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp espresso powder
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• For Hazelnut Creamer:
• 2 tsp hazelnut extract (can also use almond extract)
• For Chocolate Creamer:
• 2 tsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• For Cinnamon Creamer:
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon (or 1/2 tsp cinnamon extract)

Instructions

For the Homemade Healthy Condensed Milk:

In a sealable container or mixing bowl, combine the milk and raisins, and then place in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 4-5 hours. (You can also cook over medium-low heat on the stove-top, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes). Note: this process will work to naturally thicken and sweeten the milk. You can use soaked raisins as a topping for oatmeal or sweeten smoothies so as not to waste if you’d like).