Elevate your morning coffee with this customizable homemade coffee creamer recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and flavor add-ins, you can create rich, creamy coffee companions tailored to your taste.
Base Recipe
Ingredients:
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ¾ cups milk or cream
Instructions:
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk and milk/cream in a bowl or mason jar.
- Stir or shake well until fully mixed.
- Add the desired flavorings (see below), mix thoroughly, and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Flavor Variations
Each recipe assumes the base mixture above as its foundation.
- French Vanilla Creamer
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- Chocolate
- 2-3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- Chocolate Almond
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Strudel
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Vanilla Caramel
- 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Chocolate Raspberry
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup
- Irish Cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Coconut
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- Chocolate/Caramel/Coconut
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
- Peppermint Patty
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Cinnamon Vanilla
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pumpkin Spice
- 3 tablespoons pureed pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Honey Vanilla
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Almond Joy
- 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- Sweet Cream
- Replace milk with 1 ¾ cups heavy cream
- Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or scraped vanilla bean
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Chocolate Orange
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1-2 teaspoons orange extract
- Hazelnut
- 2 teaspoons hazelnut extract
- Chocolate Hazelnut
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 teaspoons hazelnut extract
- Cinnamon Cake
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Salted Caramel
- 2-3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Eggnog
- Replace milk with equal amount of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons rum extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Toasted Almond
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
Tips for the Best Results
- Dissolve Thick Ingredients: For ingredients like cinnamon, honey, or cocoa powder, warm a small portion of the milk/cream and mix until smooth before adding to the rest of the base.
- Extra Creaminess: Substitute heavy cream for milk for an ultra-rich creamer.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 7-10 days in an airtight container. Shake well before each use.
These homemade creamers are simple, customizable, and much healthier than store-bought versions. Your coffee will never be the same again! ☕❤️