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Home » Recipes » Drinks » Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe (With Several Flavor Options!)

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

January 22, 2021 by Faith 18 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

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 1/2 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

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Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe

Homemade Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe

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.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Vegan Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk cooled slightly (about 1 batch)
  • 1 1/2 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
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Instructions

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

Helpful Tips

  • Net Carbs: 2g per serving (2 tablespoons)
  • This recipe makes about 2 1/2 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 1/2 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

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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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.

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Filed Under: Drinks, Gluten Free, Paleo Tagged: Coffee Creamer, Coffee Creamer Recipe, Flavored Coffee Creamers, Paleo, Recipes, Vegan, Vegan Coffee Creamer

Comments

  1. 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
  2. Vickie says

    May 31, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    How do you make the sweetened condensed milk

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    • Faith says

      June 1, 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
  3. Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 4, 2013 at 3:07 pm

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

    Reply
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    March 30, 2013 at 12:18 am

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

    Reply
  8. 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
  9. Mimi says

    March 29, 2013 at 7:08 pm

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

    Reply
  10. 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
  11. [email protected] 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
  12. 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!

    Reply
    • 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
  13. Erica says

    March 29, 2013 at 7:55 am

    SO cool! You seriously are super creative!!!

    Reply
  14. Rosa says

    March 29, 2013 at 5:55 am

    Exquisite!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

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