Handcrafted coffee creamers are a healthier option to store bought creamers, Homemade coffee creamers are preservative free, have no corn syrup, and are lower in fat and calories. Using this coffee creamer recipe allows you to make gluten free and dairy free coffee creamers, too!
Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer made with Almond, Coconut and Cows Milk
Do you take your coffee, black, with cream, flavored? I can never decide which I like better, so I go through phases, alternating taking my coffee black then flip my taste buds 360 degrees, and consume copious amounts of store-bought coffee creamers, half and half, and heavy cream. I call these days, my "winter fattening" phase! The truth, I really like handcrafted coffee creamers and drink them year round, despite my better judgement.
I fall prey to seasonal flavors each time I pass the dairy section of my grocer! As my creamer consumption reaches peak performance over the holidays, I decided to read the back of the container this week; a whopping forty-five (45) calories per tablespoon and little to no "cream" in, creamer!
Water, sugar, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils, less than 2% of natural and artificial flavors, sodium caseinate, (a milk derivative), mono - and diglycerides, dipotassium phosphate, and carregeenan; these are the star performers of store bought coffee creamers.
The Webster dictionary defines Creamer as a "non-dairy substitute for cream, and with less than 2% of natural and artificial flavors, and only a milk derivative", the definition is right on point. How can coffee creamer taste so darn good but have absolutely no nutritional value? Sometimes, ignorance is bliss!
As a matter of course, I decided to whip up my own, handcrafted coffee creamers.
Forgoing high fructose corn syrup for my handcrafted coffee creamers, I chose to use organic sugar in them.
Maple syrup is a fine alternative if you prefer another option. For sugar-free, dairy and gluten-free coffee creamers, substitute almond, soy, rice or coconut milk for cow's milk, and Stevia or Splenda sweetener for sugar. Simple to make at home and delicious, the handcrafted coffee creamers are a hit!
Rich and creamy, they are all delicious and can be flavored just about any which way you like!! My favorite for Thanksgiving, Pumpkin Spice made with real cream!
Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer - Dairy, Gluten Free or the Whole Nine Yards
Ingredients
For Almond Vanilla Bean
- 2 cups almond milk
- ¼ cup raw sugar
- ½ vanilla bean seeds removed and added to mix
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Creamy Vanilla Bean
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup raw sugar
- ½ vanilla bean seeds removed
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Coconut Almond Cream
- 2 cups coconut milk
- ¼ cup raw sugar
- ½ vanilla bean seeds removed
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk almond milk, sugar, vanilla seeds and pods together in a medium saucepan
- Cook until milk begins to steam, remove from heat
- add extracts, whisk to combine
- Remove vanilla pods and discard
- Refrigerate in a glass jar with tight fitting lid for up to 10 days
Notes
Spiked creamer, add Bailey's Irish Cream or Kahlua
Chocolate mint creamer add, 2 tablespoons powdered cocoa, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and Creme de Menthe
Handcrafted Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer with Dairy Free and Gluten Free Options
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons can pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ¼ cup raw sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk milk, sugar, pumpkin, and spice in a medium saucepan
- Cook over medium heat until milk begins to steam, remove from heat
- Add vanilla, whisk to combine
- Refrigerate in a glass jar with tight fitting lid for up to 10 days
Notes
Vanilla Bean Coffee Creamer made with Almond, Coconut and Cows Milk
Olivia Robison
Isn't Splenda-aspartame? Very poisonous to humans.
athomewithrebecka
Yes, Olivia Splenda is aspartame. I do my best to steer clear of the stuff! I only recommend using it for those who cannot consume sugar. My recipe calls for "raw sugar" or "raw maple syrup". Other sugar substitutes are available, none of which are good for the human body, however there are consumers that have no choice if they are diabetic. I still believe that small amounts of raw sugar, fresh butter etc. are better than artificial or processed foods. Thanks for stopping by my site today and leaving a comment! I really appreciate your input!
Dianna
Hun, get your facts straight. Splenda is NOT aspartame. It is a calorie free extract of cane sugar using chlorine in the process. Which is almost as bad as aspartame but not quite.
For people who are trying to avoid sugar altogether, a better alternative is Stevia, which is an all natural no calorie (in its pure extract form) sweetener derived from a plant that grows in South America. However, you need to beware of all the products in the grocery stores claiming they are stevia. They add a lot of fillers and other chemicals to their products. I use the pure extract powder. It is extremely potent so you don't need much.
athomewithrebecka
Hi Dianna, Thank you for visiting At Home with Rebecka and taking the time to comment on my Handcrafted Coffee Creame recipes. I appreciate all comments, unless spammy, and do my utmost to keep my blog and recipes on point at all times.
I see that you're referring to my response to Olivia in the comments section below. You're correct in stating that "Spenda is NOT aspartame." I misspoke when answering Olivia and for that I'm sorry! I've got a few years under my belt since publishing this post and have learned a great deal since then. Please accept my apologies and thank you for the constructive criticism. I hope you and my loyal readers will show grace when dealing this type of error in the future. Mistakes are bound to be made but without intent to do so.
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Amy Cowan
Hi there! Thanks for these awesome recipes for coffee creamer! Do you have a suggestion as to where to get the vanilla beans? Thanks!
athomewithrebecka
Hi Amy, I purchase my vanilla beans at Costco or Sams wholesale markets. They are very good quality and cheaper than other markets. If you don't have a membership to either store, you can find vanilla beans in the spice aisle at your local market. You can also order them online. Thanks so much for visiting!!
Rhonda S.
Beanilla.com has great prices and so many varieties. I made vanilla sugar for Christmas presents.
athomewithrebecka
That's a great idea Rhonda! Thanks for sharing the link!