Homemade Coffee Creamer
This homemade coffee creamer is so delicious and very easy to make! After you make this recipe, you'll never want to buy coffee creamer from the store again!
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- 24 oz-32oz jar with a lid for storage
Ingredients
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup of milk I like using whole milk for the creamiest texture
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- pinch of salt it enhances the sweetener and cuts through the fat
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk and regular milk.
- Next, add in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.
- Whisk until everything is smooth and dissolved.
- Transfer the coffee creamer to a jar with a lid and store in the fridge.
Notes
How to store
Fridge: You can store your coffee creamer in the fridge for about 7-10 days. Be sure to shake or stir well before using.
Tips and tricks
Shake instead of mix: Instead of mixing everything together with a whisk or other mixing utensil, add the ingredients to a jar with a lid that screws on tightly. Then give the ingredients a good shake until everything is dissolved.
Whole milk for creaminess: If you are wanting the creamiest texture possible, use whole milk.
Warm slightly: If sugar doesn't dissolve all the way, you can slightly warm the milk before mixing to help dissolve stubborn brown sugar.
Dairy-free: Want a dairy-free version? Use coconut milk and sweetened condensed coconut milk instead.
Label: To ensure that your coffee creamer is as fresh as possible, be sure to label the expiration date on the jar/container.
Storage: You can use a plastic container to store the coffee creamer, but I recommend using a glass jar or container if possible. Glass jars are non-pours and chemical free.
Ingredient variations
Something that I love about the from-scratch coffee creamer recipe is that it can be so versatile. I will go into some different ideas below, but once you have your base for the creamer, you can customize your homemade coffee creamer as you please!
Cinnamon vanilla creamer: Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, along with the already called for vanilla extract, for an extra cozy flavor profile.
Maple creamer: Use 2 tablespoons of maple syrup instead of brown sugar to cut out some of the refined sugar.
Honey creamer: Looking for a more floral profiled sweetener? Use 2 tablespoons of honey instead of brown sugar for a lighter sweetener.
Mocha creamer: Whisk in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for a mocha-style creamer! And bonus, add a couple drops of peppermint extract to taste for a peppermint mocha coffee creamer.
Almond vanilla creamer: Add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, for a classic rich and nutty flavor.
Extra creamy version: Replace the milk with half-and-half for a creamer that's thicker and richer.