DIY Coffee Creamers

Do you use coffee creamer every day to flavor your coffee (but not DIY Coffee Creamers)? 

Right now, I want you to go look at the ingredient list. I’ll wait…

 

See?

I know, right?

Partially hydrogenated this and syrup solids that. Our bodies have no idea what to do with that stuff because it isn’t food.

 

Now, I’m going to offer a delicious alternative here.

Is it totally healthy? No, it has plenty of sugar.

Is it healthier than the stuff we buy in the dairy aisle? Absolutely!

 

The ingredient list will read: milk, sugar and whatever flavors you add to it. And, it’s less expensive. Frugal and Fabulous!

 

 

DIY Coffee Creamers

 

Here is the base recipe for DIY Coffee Creamers – You get to add the flavorings of your choice later.

 

 

What You’ll Need:

 

• 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
• 2 cups milk (half & half, whole, low fat, heavy cream, your choice)
• The higher the fat content the creamier the result.

 

 

Here’s How:

 

Place the ingredients in a blender or a shaker, add your chosen flavorings and blend. Store any unused creamer in the refrigerator. The expiration date from the milk will determine how long the creamer will last.

 

The recipes below are a starting point. Use your imagination and raid your pantry.

 

You can also flavor this mix with flavored coffee syrups like Toriani .

 

I’ve got to tell you, I actually got my teenage son to happily spend an hour in the kitchen with me experimenting with different flavor combinations. That’s quality Kids in the Kitchen time.

 

Flavoring Ideas for DIY Coffee Creamers:

 

Vanilla – add 1 – 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

 

 

Almond Cookie – 1 tablespoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract. Make as above adding almond.

 

Chocolate – 2 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add cocoa powder to ½ cup base and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir until cocoa is dissolved. Add the mixture back to the base along with the vanilla and blend.

 

 

Chocolate Almond – 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon almond extract. Prepare as instructed above for chocolate and add almond.

 

Cinnamon Vanilla – 2 tablespoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add the cinnamon to ½ cup base creamer and stir together. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir again. You want to infuse the liquid with cinnamon. Add the mixture back to the base and blend. The cinnamon will float to the top so be sure to shake each time before use.

 

 

Irish Cream – 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup, 1 teaspoon instant coffee, 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract.

 

Eggnog – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons rum extract, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

 

Peppermint Patty – 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

 

Pumpkin Spice – 3 teaspoon pureed pumpkin, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon maple extract or 1 tablespoon syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 

 

Honey Cinnamon Vanilla – 1/4 cup honey, (local, if possible) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Warm the honey and cinnamon with ½ cup base in microwave for 20 seconds. Add the mixture and vanilla back to the base and blend.

 

This recipe is not just for coffee! You can use creamer in hot chocolate or milk and its divine poured over hot oatmeal for breakfast.

 

Diva Tip – Oh, and by the way, you can add vodka to any of these recipes and it becomes crème liquor. You’re welcome!

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