Healthful Homemade Coffee Creamer With Flavor Options Recipe

ditch the chemicals and embrace creamy, dreamy homemade coffee creamer! This recipe lets you customize your daily brew with seven amazing flavor combinations, from classic vanilla to festive pumpkin pie. Using simple ingredients like condensed milk and your favorite milk, you can create a healthier, tastier alternative to store-bought creamers in just 15 minutes. For a truly from-scratch experience, try making your own condensed milk using recipe #477375 on food.com. Get ready to elevate your coffee ritual!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 38.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Healthful Homemade Coffee Creamer With Flavor Options

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How to Make Healthful Homemade Coffee Creamer With Flavor Options

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy), and 2-4 tablespoons sweetener (adjust to taste).
  2. Add 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional) for a thicker creamer. Whisk continuously.
  3. Heat gently, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to steam (about 5 minutes). Do not boil.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in your choice of flavoring (see options below).
  5. Stir well to combine. Pour into a clean, airtight glass bottle or jar.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before using.
  7. **Flavor Options:**
  8. **Pumpkin Pie Spice:** 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  9. **French Vanilla:** 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  10. **Chocolate:** 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  11. **Amaretto:** 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon almond extract
  12. **Cappuccino:** 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
  13. **Cinnamon Strudel:** 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon almond extract
  14. **Peppermint:** 1/2 teaspoon peppermint or mint extract
  15. **Hazelnut:** 1/2 teaspoon hazelnut extract

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

3g

Carbs

2g