Forget ever having to buy coffee creamer again. This 3 ingredient Homemade Coffee Creamer is simple to make, rich, luxurious, and happens to be Paleo and Vegan Friendly. This Coconut Vanilla Creamer is absolutely delicious and will make drinking your morning cup of coffee that much more enjoyable.
Coconut Vanilla Coffee Creamer
My morning does not go well without a cup of coffee.
While I don’t like my coffee black, I am not a fan of store-bought creamers for many reasons.
All those crazy good creamers that are on the market, are just not for me. They make me feel sick to my stomach and leave a bit of a fake flavor in my mouth.
Instead, I opt for making a plain homemade latte or using homemade coffee creamer.
With only 3 ingredients and a quick shake, I have a vegan creamer that is rich, velvety, and full of vanilla and coconut flavors with a note of maple in the background. It is the perfect way to indulge without indulging at all.
A cup of coffee flavored with this easy homemade coffee creamer pairs perfectly with Overnight Cinnamon Rolls or Paleo Lemon Muffins for a perfect breakfast treat.
Important Tips on Dairy-Free Vanilla Coffee Creamer
- Coconut Vanilla Coffee Creamer can be stored in the refrigerator for 10-14 days.
- Be sure to give a good shake before using, because coconut milk is so thick it needs to be shaken well to distribute properly.
- You may even want to put your ingredients into a blender to blend well to help emulsify the creamer.
- Shake well before using.
- Be sure to use canned coconut milk, not coconut cream for this vegan coffee creamer. My favorite is Trader Joe’s Coconut Milk–it is thicker than most light brands but does not separate as much as full-fat coconut milk. Feel free to use any brand of light coconut milk or full-fat coconut milk you like.
- If you are looking to make a dairy version of homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer, use Half-N-Half in place of the coconut milk.
- This creamer is great if you want to add a teaspoon of cinnamon or ground nutmeg to it as well.
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Coconut Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can full fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large sealable jar and seal. Shake well for 2-3 minutes, until all indredients are well distributed. Store in the refrigerator. Use amount desired.
Notes
- Coconut Vanilla Coffee Creamer can be stored in the refrigerator for 10-14 days.
- Be sure to give a good shake before using, because coconut milk is so thick it needs to be shaken well to distribute properly.
- Be sure to use canned coconut milk, not coconut cream for this vegan coffee creamer. My favorite is Trader Joe's Coconut Milk--it is thicker than most light brands, but does not separate as much as full fat coconut milk. Feel free to use any brand of light coconut milk or full fat coconut milk you like.
- If you are looking to make a dairy version of homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer, use Half-N-Half in place of the coconut milk.
- This creamer is great if you want to add a teaspoon of cinnamon or ground nutmeg to it as well.
- Nutrition is based on 2 tablespoons
I love the flavor but I just found it to be oily. Did I do something wrong?
Hi Mandy! It sounds like you may not have mixed your coconut milk well to emulsify before adding the other ingredients. You really want smooth, creamy coconut milk so that the fat and the liquid are combined and the resulting product is not oily. I would suggest blending your canned coconut milk if you have this issue. Hope that helps!
I love this recipe. Thank you
I love hearing that! Thank you for taking the time to review 🙂
I only have a carton of unsweetened coconut milk. Will that work the same?
It will not be as rich Heather, but it will still taste good! Enjoy!
Can I use a blender to mix everything?
Yes absolutely
I made this recipe, slightly modified. Instead of shaking in a jar, I actually mixed it in a bowl with an electric mixer. I used the recommended amount of maple syrup but cut the vanilla in half. After mixing for several minutes to make it smooth and remove all fatty clumps, I found it too thick, so I diluted it with 3/4 can of hemp milk (I’m sure your non-dairy milk beverage of choice will also work). The end result was very good. A tasty creamy creamer with excellent mouth feel and held up great in tea. I’ll be making it again.
Thank you for letting us all know how your modifications worked Anya.
Can’t wait to try this. How long does it keep in the fridge?
Hi Kim, it will last 7-10 days. I hope you enjoy
Hi Kim! It will keep for 7-10 days! I hope you enjoy!
Doesn’t taste as rich and sweet as I would like, but I may continue to tweak it with monkfruit or stevia and ghee to see if I can get the right ‘creamy’ combination.
Hi Elizabeth. If you are used to really sweet items, feel free to add stevia 🙂 Also be sure to use full fat coconut milk to keep it super creamy. Hope that helps.
Hi, can you use coconut cream instead of coconut milk?
Hi Megan, yes, coconut cream works–just be sure to mix really well before adding the coffee.
Finally, something I can do with the extra 1/2 can of coconut milk I always seem to end up with and then forget to use.
YAY! It is a great use for coconut milk. You may also enjoy homemade pina coladas as well.
I have fresh vanilla beans on hand. Would that work as well? Is one emptied vanilla bean enough for one can of coconut milk?
Hi Janine! Vanilla beans are really flavorful, so I would only use 1/4 of one vanilla bean–but it will work great.
Good idea but it did not turn my coffee light and had strange taste.
Hmm, can I ask what type of coconut milk you used Grace?
It didn’t not turn my coffee light but it TASTED creamy! I had two brands of coconut milk. Neither said they were “light” but the can I used had 11 grams of fat and the other one has 15 grams. I’m interested to see the difference! I also only added one tbsp vanilla as I personally find too much can result in an odd taste. Excited to try cinnamon and other spices with it! !
I am glad you enjoyed Heather! How light your coffee will be, is determined by how much creamer you add. And 1 tablespoon of vanilla is quite a bit–this recipe only uses 2 teaspoons;)
Lol… I guess my instinct to use less vanilla was correct 😁. Thank you for the recipe. I am trying to go dairy free but haven’t liked any coffee creamer substitutes- until now!
I am so glad you did not add the full 2 tablespoons!! LOL But more importantly, I am glad you enjoyed this recipe. I have a lot of dairy free recipes (we have many allergies in our family!)
This turned out perfect for me! I am starting an anti inflammation diet journey so Im cutting out dairy but am absolutely addicted to coffee and Im not a huge fan of it black (although unsweetened is fine). Mixed it just like you said, hit it with the hand mixer and added the suggested cinnamon and I dont miss my half and half one bit!! Never would have thought of using maple syrup in coffee but the hint of it was perfection. Thank you for the recipe it was just what i was looking for
Oh this makes me so happy to hear Natalie! Changing up your diet can be so hard, so finding things you like that can be substituted is huge!
Moved to Hungary can’t find ingredients to make french vanila creamer. Vanilla isn’t stong enough help
Hi Marianne! I wonder if tying vanilla bean paste mixed in with the coconut milk would help? Of course you can use half and half and sugar as well if you aren’t dairy-free/vegan 🙂
I came here in desperation. My lactose intolerance is indeed becoming intolerable these days and I have to do something. I used your recipe but I swapped another tbsp of maple syrup with coconut sugar. And a pinch of ground cardamom (I’m curious as other poster mentioned). Thanks a bunch for sharing this recipe! You’re an awesome mind “full” mom 😘!
I am so glad you enjoyed Ahava!
Any alternatives to maple syrup? Honey maybe?
Hi There! Honey is a bit harder to blend into the coconut milk, but certainly works. Another alternative would be raw sugar, coconut sugar, cane syrup, or granulated sugar. Hope you enjoy!