Recipe

There’s nothing like a rich, creamy cup of coffee to start your day. While store-bought coffee creamers are convenient, they often contain artificial flavors and preservatives. Making your own flavored coffee creamer at home is easy, delicious, and customizable to your taste. Whether you love classic vanilla, indulgent caramel, or a cozy pumpkin spice flavor, this base recipe allows you to create the perfect homemade coffee creamer.

Photo by Hilal Bülbül

Homemade Coffee Creamer Base Recipe

This simple base starts with just two ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup half-and-half (or a mix of ½ cup heavy cream + ½ cup whole milk)
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the half-and-half (or milk and cream) and sweetened condensed milk.
2. Heat until warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally to combine.
3. Remove from heat and add your desired flavoring (see ideas below).
4. Let cool, then pour into an airtight bottle or jar.
5. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.

Flavored Coffee Creamer Variations

1. Classic Vanilla Creamer

• Add 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2. Caramel Creamer

• Stir in 3 tablespoons caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)

3. Mocha Creamer

• Mix in 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

4. Pumpkin Spice Creamer

• Add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and 1 tablespoon pumpkin purée
• Stir well to combine

5. Hazelnut Creamer

• Add 2 teaspoons hazelnut extract or 2 tablespoons hazelnut syrup

6. Cinnamon Roll Creamer

• Mix in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

7. Peppermint Mocha Creamer

• Stir in 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

8. Coconut Creamer

• Use 1 cup canned coconut milk instead of dairy
• Add 2 teaspoons coconut extract

Store Your Homemade Creamer in These Bottles

Keep your homemade coffee creamer fresh and easily accessible with these stylish and functional storage bottles:

Glass Coffee Creamer Bottle with Flip Cap
Set of 2 Airtight Glass Bottles – Great for Creamers & Syrups
Glass Carafe with Lid – Perfect for Homemade Creamers

Tips for the Best Homemade Creamer

• Adjust the sweetness – If you prefer a less sweet creamer, reduce the amount of sweetened condensed milk and substitute with regular milk.
• Make it dairy-free – Use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk in place of the dairy.
• Experiment with flavors – Mix and match extracts, spices, and syrups to create your own signature coffee creamer.

Homemade coffee creamer is a fun way to elevate your morning coffee with fresh, real ingredients. Try out a few flavors and let me know your favorite!

Which flavor will you make first? Let’s chat in the comments!