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    Home » Type » Drinks

    Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe (With Several Flavor Options!)

    Published: Jan 22, 2021 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    This Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe has a rich, creamy texture, mixes perfectly into coffee, and is very easy to make! It's also easy to customize with just about any flavor you can dream up, such as vanilla hazelnut, almond joy, maple cinnamon, etc.

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    If you’re a coffee drinker and you like creamer in your coffee, and maybe you’re looking for something a little healthier that your taste buds won’t know is healthier, you will love this.

    Developing this recipe took some patience, probably more than you’d guess because the end result is so simple.

    I have to admit, while I love coffee, normally I’m not a huge creamer person. I like to be able to actually taste the coffee in my coffee, instead of flavorings. I’m more of an espresso or sometimes a cappuccino kind of girl than a latte lover.

    Of course when I get a latte craving there is nothing else that will do, and a latte – any latte, hot or iced – is all about flavorings (hello homemade pumpkin spice and gingerbread). But I tend to think of lattes as more of dessert than coffee.

    Bottom line, I have really been enjoying this creamer as a nice break from my routine cup of coffee. I add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of creamer per cup of coffee and it’s perfect for me.

    Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe

    In This Article

    • Easy Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe
    • Flavor Options for Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer
    • Vegan Coffee Creamer FAQs
    • What Can I Use Coffee Creamer for Other Than Coffee?
    • More Dairy Free Drink Recipes:
    • Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe

    Easy Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe

    Because I wanted to keep this creamer recipe vegan, I decided to use coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a rich texture and taste. The biggest challenge was coming up with a creamer that didn’t leave your cup of hot coffee with a thin film of coconut oil on top (no one wants that).

    I tried several methods and found that the key to making this creamer is to first cook the coconut milk down to Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk. I’m sure there’s a wonderful scientific explanation for it! However, what I know is that using this method results in perfect coffee creamer.

    This Vegan Coffee Creamer is thick, rich, super indulgent-tasting, and blends well into coffee with no pool of coconut oil on top!

    Flavor Options for Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer

    This recipe is for Vanilla Hazelnut Coffee Creamer, but sky is the limit when it comes to different flavor ideas! Here are a few flavor profiles I tested and enjoyed; each is based on the recipe below, but with a few tweaks:

    • Caramel-Almond: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 1 teaspoon caramel extract and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
    • Almond Joy: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 1 teaspoon coconut extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 additional packet stevia.
    • Maple Cinnamon: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 2 teaspoons maple extract and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
    • Pumpkin Spice: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and 1 additional packet stevia.
    • Peppermint: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 1 to 2 teaspoons peppermint extract (depending on how strong your extract is).
    • Butterscotch: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 2 teaspoons butterscotch extract.
    • Coconut: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 2 teaspoons coconut extract.

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    Vegan Coffee Creamer FAQs

    What Kind of Plant-Based Milk Can I Use to Make Vegan Coffee Creamer?

    When you're making the Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk part of this recipe, you should use canned full-fat unsweetened coconut milk to get the right texture.

    However, when you're making it into Vegan Coffee Creamer, you can use almond milk (like the recipe below says), or swap out almond milk for of the following plant-based milks:

    • Hemp milk
    • Soy milk
    • Oat milk
    • Cashew milk
    • Hazelnut milk
    • Rice milk
    • Flax milk

    What Vegan Sweeteners Can I Use to Make Vegan Coffee Creamer?

    There are two sweeteners used in this Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe: 1) maple syrup (used to make Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk), and 2) stevia.

    Instead of maple syrup, you could use agave nectar.

    In place of the stevia, you can substitute with another sweetener of your choice, such as sugar. If you’re using sugar, I’d start with about 2 teaspoons, but of course this can be adjusted to taste.

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    What Can I Use Coffee Creamer for Other Than Coffee?

    The uses for this creamer don’t end at coffee! Here are a few more ideas:

    • Instead of milk in a muffin recipe (reduce the sugar in the muffin recipe by 3 tablespoons)
    • As a base for smoothies
    • Drizzled on a bowl of oatmeal

    More Dairy Free Drink Recipes:

    • Spiced Chamomile Tea Latte Recipe
    • Instant Vegan Latte
    • Sweet Potato Spice Latte
    • Keto Sangria Mocktail
    • Strawberry Chia Seed Iced Green Tea

    Did you make this recipe? Please rate it and leave a comment below because I love hearing from you! You can also tag @anediblemosaic on social media. To stay up-to-date FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Xoxo, Faith

    Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe

    Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe

    By: Faith Gorsky
    This Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe has a rich, creamy texture, mixes perfectly into coffee, and is very easy to make! This recipe is for Vanilla Hazelnut Coffee Creamer, but sky is the limit when it comes to different flavor ideas.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 servings
    Calories 55 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup Vegan Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk cooled slightly (about 1 batch)
    • 1 ½ cups plain unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk of choice
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons hazelnut extract
    • 1 packet stevia/erythritol blend or more to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

    Faith's Tips

    • Net Carbs: 2g per serving (2 tablespoons)
    • This recipe makes about 2 ½ cups of Vegan Coffee Creamer. Each serving is 2 tablespoons for a total of 20 servings.
    • Instead of the stevia in this recipe, you can substitute with another sweetener of your choice, such as sugar. If you’re using sugar, I’d start with about 2 teaspoons, but of course this can be adjusted to taste.

    Flavor Options for Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer

    This recipe is for Vanilla Hazelnut Coffee Creamer, but sky is the limit when it comes to different flavor ideas! Here are a few flavor profiles I tested and enjoyed; each is based on the recipe below, but with a few tweaks:
    • Caramel-Almond: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 1 teaspoon caramel extract and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
    • Almond Joy: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 1 teaspoon coconut extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 additional packet stevia.
    • Maple Cinnamon: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 2 teaspoons maple extract and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
    • Pumpkin Spice: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and 1 additional packet stevia.
    • Peppermint: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 1 to 2 teaspoons peppermint extract (depending on how strong your extract is).
    • Butterscotch: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 2 teaspoons butterscotch extract.
    • Coconut: Omit hazelnut flavoring; add 2 teaspoons coconut extract.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoons)
    Calories 55 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Sodium 27mg1%
    Potassium 53mg2%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 30mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword Coffee Creamer Recipe, Vegan Coffee Creamer
    Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

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    This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on March 29, 2013. I updated it with more information on January 22, 2021.

    Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

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    1. Amy says

      March 26, 2023 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      Omg, make this now! I have been searching for a creamy coffee creamer that didn't have a ton of unhealthy ingredients. Plain and simple, they don't exist. And anything that's "ok" is still so expensive! I made this recipe and it is so satisfying and cost just a few dollars to make. Thanks so much for this recipe!

      Reply
    2. Rachel says

      February 25, 2023 at 11:53 am

      Does anyone know if it froths? I'm addicted to topping my coffee with frothed creamer but now that I've given up commercial coffee my cup is so sad :(

      Reply
    3. Sean Brady says

      October 22, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      Faith,
      Your recipes are very intriguing. I can’t wait to try your dinner entrees. I am making your Hazelnut creamer for my family and wondered if you have a favorite Hazelnut flavoring to recommend. It is not readily available locally so I was hoping you would share.
      Thanks again!

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      • Faith says

        January 20, 2021 at 10:08 am

        Sean, That is really kind, thank you so much! I like the "Flavorganics" brand of hazelnut flavoring, which is available on Amazon. I hope you enjoy this creamer if you give it a try!

        Reply
    4. Vickie says

      May 31, 2013 at 5:54 pm

      How do you make the sweetened condensed milk

      Reply
      • Faith says

        June 01, 2013 at 6:51 am

        Hi Vickie, I linked to the recipe for my Vegan Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk above; here is the link again for convenience: https://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=12648. Hope you enjoy it if you make it! :)

        Reply
    5. Nutmeg Nanny says

      April 04, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      I LOVE hazelnut! I really have to give this creamer a try!

      Reply
    6. zerrin says

      March 30, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Such a brilliant idea! You're so creative Faith! Couldn't think of adding coconut milk into coffee!

      Reply
    7. mimi says

      March 30, 2013 at 7:05 am

      Wow. I'm so excited about this. I use coconut milk all the time but I didn't know it could be good in coffee! Thanks!

      Reply
    8. Dixya says

      March 30, 2013 at 6:21 am

      Although I have stopped drinking coffee- I simply find this creamer delicious, perhaps drink it straight up

      Reply
    9. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      March 30, 2013 at 12:18 am

      I love hazelnut, this would be perfect in my coffee!

      Reply
    10. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says

      March 29, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      I love my coffee in the morning and I like it with cream. And I like your recipe a lot!

      Reply
    11. Mimi says

      March 29, 2013 at 7:08 pm

      What a great treat to liven up a cup of coffee.
      Mimi

      Reply
    12. Rebecca says

      March 29, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      This sounds delicious! How long do you think the creamer would stay fresh?

      Reply
      • Faith says

        March 29, 2013 at 9:02 pm

        Rebecca, I stored it in a lidded glass jar in the fridge and it was fine for about 3 weeks; it might last a little longer than that, but each time I made it, the batch ran out after about 3 weeks so I don't know for sure beyond that. :)

        Reply
    13. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

      March 29, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      I, like you, do not put much in my regular coffee but this would make it a nce sweeter treat.

      Reply
    14. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

      March 29, 2013 at 10:10 am

      This is awesome Faith!!! Does it separate? I have been playing with a Date Sweetened Paleo (not Vegan) coffee creamer for a couple of weeks and I love the taste but it separates and is driving me nuts!

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      • Faith says

        March 29, 2013 at 11:58 am

        Alyssa, No, the creamer doesn't separate - it's thick and creamy and stays that way. I wouldn't share a recipe on my blog that I developed unless I was 100% satisfied with it. :)

        Reply
    15. Erica says

      March 29, 2013 at 7:55 am

      SO cool! You seriously are super creative!!!

      Reply
    16. Rosa says

      March 29, 2013 at 5:55 am

      Exquisite!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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