How to make your own vanilla creamer

In a 1-quart canning jar combine all of the ingredients; seal. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Shake before serving.

Chocolate Coffee Creamer:

Prepare as directed, except add 3 tablespoons chocolate-flavor syrup. Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 55 calories, 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium. 3% calcium, 0% iron

Amaretto Coffee Creamer:

Prepare as directed, except add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Omit Vanilla. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron

Caramel Coffee Creamer:

Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup Homemade Caramel Sauce (recipe, page xxx) or caramel-flavor ice cream topping. Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Makes 3 1/2 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 5 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron

Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Creamer:

Prepare as directed, except add 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 54 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 6% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron

Hazelnut Coffee Creamer:

Prepare as directed, except substitute 2 teaspoons hazelnut extract for the vanilla. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron

Eggnog Coffee Creamer:

Prepare as directed, except add 2 teaspoons rum extract and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron

French Vanilla Coffee Creamer:

Prepare as directed, except substitute 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste for the vanilla. Makes 3 1/4 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 57 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 4 g total sugar, 3% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 13 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 0% iron

*Tip:

If you prefer, you may use nondairy milk, such as soy, coconut, or almond milk.

Tips

Make sure you use fresh dairy products when making the creamers.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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Nutrition FactsServings Per Recipe 52Calories 57% Daily Value *Total Fat 4g5%Saturated Fat 3g15%Cholesterol 15mg5%Sodium 13mg1%Total Carbohydrate 4g1%Total Sugars 4gProtein 1gVitamin C 0.3mg2%Calcium 28mg2%Potassium 35mg1%Folate, total 1.2mcgVitamin B-12 0.1mcg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Homemade French vanilla coffee creamer is the yummy solution to expensive store bought varieties. This easy to make creamer is delicious and uses easy, every day ingredients to make an affordable creamer at home.

Homemade French Vanilla coffee creamer is so quick and simple to make at home! All it takes is heating up 3 ingredients on the stovetop to make this creamy sweetener for your coffee.

CONTENTS

• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredient Notes
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Expert Tips
• Questions You May Have
• French Vanilla Creamer Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This super simple French vanilla coffee creamer is made with milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Use it to flavor and sweeten your coffee.
• Takes less than 5 minutes to heat on the stovetop and infuse the flavors together.
• If you’re out of creamer and want a quick fix, this is your solution! Or if you only want all natural ingredients in your creamer, this recipe is for you.
• Get complete control and make it taste exceptional by using high-quality vanilla extract.

Looking for more ways to naturally sweeten and flavor your coffee and tea? Take a look at my easy simple syrup recipes like brown sugar syrup and vanilla syrup.

Ingredient Notes

• Milk
  You can use any milk you like but using whole milk will make it creamier and richer.
• Sweetened condensed milk
  It’s milk and sugar but it’s pretty thick so milk helps to thin it out to make it really easy to pour. Because it comes in a can and doesn’t need to be refrigerated, I use always keep some in the pantry.
• Vanilla extract
  Really good vanilla extract will make the creamer taste delicious (way better than store-bought) so this may be where you want to splurge a little bit.

My Vanilla Extract Pick

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Oh, how much I love this vanilla extract! It’s exactly how you want vanilla extract to taste. It’s pure vanilla decadence.

Step-by-Step Instructions

For full ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe.

1. Put milk and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan and let it come to a simmer.
   Stir to mix well.
2. Take off heat and add vanilla extract.
   Once the sweetened milk comes to a simmer, take off heat.
3. Pour creamer into an airtight container.

Expert Tips

• Use high quality vanilla extract to create a rich and flavorful vanilla creamer.
• Recipe makes a cup of French vanilla creamer. Add 1-2 tablespoons to your coffee. No need to add any sugar or milk since the creamer is both in one.
• Madagascar Bourbon vanilla is the extract that’s most commonly found in supermarkets and it has a sweet, mellow taste. It’s the one used in the recipe but you can use any kind of vanilla extract from Mexican vanilla (sweet taste with a little spice) to Tahitian (fruity and floral taste).
• Use it to make hot chocolate by stirring this creamer and cocoa powder in hot milk. Add it to Earl Grey tea instead of sugar and milk.

Questions You May Have

How long will homemade French vanilla creamer last?

French vanilla creamer can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

What can I use instead of vanilla extract?

Vanilla bean, vanilla paste, or vanilla powder can be used in place of vanilla extract but extract is the easiest to use. The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract so instead of the extract, use 1 tablespoon of vanilla paste or powder. To use vanilla bean, use 1 whole vanilla bean.

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