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Homemade Coffee Creamer

Published: Mar 29, 2022 by Anna 13 Comments Β· This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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This Homemade Coffee Creamer is made with just 3 simple ingredients: half and half, brown sugar, and vanilla extract! No sweetened condensed milk needed. 

Coffee in a mug with creamer pouring in.
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  • Why This Recipe Works
  • Ingredients:
  • How to make homemade coffee creamer?
  • Non-dairy coffee creamer:
  • Why is this recipe better?
  • Homemade coffee creamer variations:
  • How long does coffee creamer last in the fridge?
  • More drink recipes:
  • Homemade Coffee Creamer

Why This Recipe Works

If you are like me and you are looking forward to your morning cup of coffee with sweet creamer, you may be shocked to learn that there is no creamer in the store-bought coffee creamer. That's true! You can check the ingredients on the label. Lots of oil and fillers, no creamer in sight. Time to make it at home, with simple pantry staples and lots of flavor variation possibilities!

I make my creamer without sweetened condensed milkΒ for two reasons: it is made with cow's milk and if you want to use non-dairy milk to make your creamer, you don't want to use condensed milk. Second, the stuff in the can contains an additive to thicken it (it also emulsifies and preserves). If we are making a homemade coffee creamer without bad ingredients, why use this product? I prefer brown sugar or coconut sugar. The creamer is still sweet and delicious!

Ingredients:

Ingredients for coffee creamer on a board.
  • half and half: a mixture of equal parts of milk and cream; you can find it in the dairy section.
  • brown sugar: start with ΒΌ cup and add to adjust to your preferences. You can use coconut sugar as well!
  • vanilla extract: this is for a base recipe; use different extracts to make different flavors!

How to make homemade coffee creamer?

  • Combine all ingredients in a glass measuring cup.
  • Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  • Pour into a carafe or a glass jar. Chill until ready to use.

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Measuring glass cup with creamer.

Non-dairy coffee creamer:

Use any nut milk or non-dairy milk you like: almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk. Oat milk makes a delicious coffee creamer. Combine with sugar and vanilla and enjoy!

Why is this recipe better?

Store-bought coffee creamer is made with corn syrup, oil, and sugar among other bad for you ingredients. If you are looking for a healthier alternative, this homemade version made with half and half (which is a mixture of equal parts of milk and cream), brown sugar, and vanilla extract is a delicious option! You can use coconut sugar and any extract you like! You can use nut milks or oat milk for a non-dairy version and different extracts. Play with this recipe to make your ultimate coffee creamer!

Homemade coffee creamer variations:

  • French vanilla: use vanilla beans or vanilla beans paste for the maximum vanilla flavor
  • Pumpkin Spice: I have a recipe with pumpkin puree and spices that is absolutely delicious; check out my Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer recipe!
  • Chocolate: add chocolate syrup to the mix or heat up half and half, sugar and cocoa powder;
  • Almond coffee cake: use almond extract instead of vanilla;
  • Caramel Macchiato: add caramel syrup or ice cream topping;
  • Peppermint: use peppermint extract instead of vanilla; to make peppermint mocha, add chocolate syrup;
  • Chocolate hazelnut: add chocolate syrup and hazelnut extract to half and half;
  • Eggnog: add 1 teaspoon of rum extract, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and β…› teaspoon of ground nutmeg.

How long does coffee creamer last in the fridge?

Your creamer is as good as the half and half. Check the expiration date before use and write it down on the bottle. In general, homemade coffee creamer lasts up to a week in the fridge.

Creamer in a carafe next to coffee in a mug.

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If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!

Coffee in a mug with creamer pouring in.

Homemade Coffee Creamer

Author: Anna
This Homemade Coffee Creamer is made with just 3 simple ingredients: half and half, brown sugar and vanilla extract! No sweetened condensed milk needed.
4.86 from 35 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 54 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups half and half
  • ΒΌ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large glass measuring cup or a mason jar, combine half and half and sugar. Stir or shake until sugar dissolves.
    2 cups half and half, ΒΌ cup packed brown sugar
  • Add vanilla and stir in.
    2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Chill creamer in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, use any nut milk or non-dairy milk you like: almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk. Oat milk makes a delicious coffee creamer.
  • In general, homemade coffee creamer lasts up to a week in the fridge. If your half and half expires soon, make note on the bottle.
  • Half and half is a mixture of equal parts of milk and cream; you can find it in the dairy section. In United Kingdom, it is known as half cream.
  • Serving size is 2 tablespoons. This is just a suggestion.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 45mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Susan Shutt says

    April 01, 2025 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    Wonderful vanilla creamer. Delicious. Thank you

    Reply
  2. Jola says

    November 06, 2024 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    Personally, I like black coffee, but my guests love it when I make them coffee cream from your recipe.

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    December 21, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars
    When I make this it taste sweet enough but the coconut sugar or brown sugar does not dissolve no matter how much I whisk . I think next time I will try hearing it all up on the stove.

    Reply
  4. LeAnn says

    September 28, 2023 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    I used this recipe and I love it! Worked wonderfully! Thank you. I did use the truvia brown sugar instead of regular brown sugar & it still worked well! Will use over and over again! 😊 thanks again!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 29, 2023 at 3:33 pm

      Thank you for making my recipe, LeAnn! I'm so glad it worked with truvia!

      Reply
  5. Peyton says

    March 21, 2023 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    I used milk rather than Half and half and jus added more Bonilla and sugar and it was fantastic! Will be using again

    Reply
  6. Joan says

    September 14, 2022 at 3:53 am

    5 stars
    Finally can stop buying coffemate! And no corn syrup or other bad ingredients! Love.

    Reply
  7. Donna Batrone says

    April 04, 2022 at 5:51 am

    5 stars
    Hands down, the best coffee creamer. I won't buy it at the store again. I am shocked that my picky husband loved it too!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      April 10, 2022 at 5:46 pm

      Same! I am so glad you both enjoyed it! Thank you, Donna!

      Reply
  8. Toni says

    March 31, 2022 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    Homemade is really the best! Thanks for the easy to follow recipe!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      April 10, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      Agreed! Thanks, Toni!

      Reply
  9. Allyssa says

    March 31, 2022 at 6:36 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      April 10, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      Thank you so much, Allyssa!

      Reply

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