Ready to meet your new java buddy? This quick and easy homemade Coffee Creamer Recipe is the morning elixir you’ve been searching for! Add a splash of this smooth, silky creamer to your coffee for the perfect kiss of sweet! You’ll just need 3 simple ingredients to make yours!
Don’t let this homemade coffee creamer fool you! It has an attraction and appeal that cannot be underestimated!
It’s incredibly rich and creamy, and the perfect way to sweeten up your morning Cup of Joe! Or your copycat Starbucks Cold Brew or even your Cinnamon Coffee!
Kim writes: "I'm using this now... it is SOOOOO incredibly good!"
Believe me, quick and easy is on the menu today with this foodie pleasing delight.
And when I say quick and easy, I’m talking just 3 ingredients, a quick blend… and you’re done!
No kidding, this deliciously easy vanilla coffee creamer is SO simple to make at home!
Plus, any leftovers can be stored in your fridge for future coffee breaks. Just like you can do with my irresistible Vanilla Coffee Syrup Recipe, vanilla flavored Homemade Oat Milk, and copycat Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup Recipe.
Talk about a seriously EASY way to upgrade all of your favorite Coffee Drinks!
I especially love how you can control just how rich or sweet your creamer is. Do you want a sweet cream coffee creamer, or rich and indulgent vanilla coffee creamer?
Today, the choice is totally yours!
I’ll even show you how to add different flavors to your coffee creamer… and how to make a dairy free coffee creamer alternative!
So go ahead and enjoy your creamer any way you like AND with extra peace of mind.
Peace of mind that comes from knowing just exactly what ingredients are included in your creamer… because you just added every ingredient yourself!
Here’s exactly what you’ll need to get this coffee creamer recipe started…
Ingredients
You’ll just need 3 simple ingredients to make this wildly delicious sweet cream coffee creamer recipe at home!
First check the cupboards, pantry and fridge, then add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Half and Half – Whole Milk can be substituted. Or use Organic Almond Malk for a dairy free coffee creamer.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – You can use regular or organic. Or use a dairy free sweetened condensed milk for a dairy free coffee creamer.
- Vanilla Extract – Other flavors can be substituted. (see below)
That’s it! See… I told you this recipe for vanilla coffee creamer was going to be EASY!
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It’s actually SO simple to make this homemade coffee creamer recipe.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Add all ingredients to your blender.
2. Give it a spin, and you’ve got rich, creamy homemade coffee creamer ready to upgrade all of your favorite Iced Espresso Drinks and more!
3. For richer, less sweet creamer… just add a little more half and half, or a little less sweetened condensed milk, until you find the perfect sweetness level for you.
4. For Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer, add a little less half and half.
How simple is that?
Trust me, when you know how to make a coffee creamer so easily for yourself… you’ll never need to buy those over-priced International Delights coffee creamers or Starbucks coffee creamers at the store again!
Scroll down for the printable coffee creamer recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Homemade Coffee Creamer Variations
Want to change up the flavor of your homemade coffee creamer? Go for it!
There are so many tasty fun ways you can customize the flavors of this indulgent coffee creamer recipe!
Here are just a few ideas to get you started…
Almond Coffee Creamer
- Swap Vanilla Extract for 1/2 tbsp. Almond Extract
Chocolate Coffee Creamer
- Swap Half and Half for Chocolate Milk
- Tonya writes: “Yummy! I used chocolate milk and it is awesome 🙂 “
Dairy Free Coffee Creamer
- Swap Half and Half for Almond Milk (Organic Almond Malk is my favorite)
- Instead of regular Sweetened Condensed Milk, use a Dairy Free Sweetened Condensed Milk
Hazelnut Coffee Creamer
- Swap Vanilla Extract for 1/2 tbsp. Hazelnut Extract
Peppermint Coffee Creamer
- Swap Vanilla Extract for 1/2 tbsp. Peppermint Extract
Coffee Creamer Storage
For maximum freshness, follow these tips for how to store coffee creamer…
1. Store in an airtight container with lid in your refrigerator for 1 week.
2. Place on bottom shelf near the back of your fridge, where temperatures are the coolest. Just like milk, do not store in the fridge door, as it will expire faster.
3. Pay attention to expiration dates on your Half and Half, as that may shorten the timeframe.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this homemade vanilla coffee creamer recipe…
B. writes: “Homemade is so much better and cheaper”
Kim writes: “Dreamy flavor”
Diana writes: “So much better than store bought creamer!”
Tiffany writes: “Easier and healthier too! Yum!!”
Samantha writes: “I made this… easy and amazing! I made vanilla can’t wait to try the other flavors.”
Pam writes: “Yummy!!!”
Rebecca writes: “Delish! Yum! What a great recipe!”
Katie writes: “This is the best creamer – so good”
Jackie writes: “This is really good!”
Maria writes: “The BEST coffee creamer EVER!! I love your recipe! It’s the only way to make it!!”
Heather writes: “Perfect! 3 humble ingredients but a huge coffee game changer!!”
Danielle writes: “I love how easy this is to make at home!”
Jayne writes: “Easy, yet so delicious”
Nida writes: “So easy! 3 ingredients you can pronounce. Use high quality vanilla. Will never buy store bought creamer again!”
Rita writes: “Made it ~ was wonderful.”
Maura writes: “A much better alternative to coffeemate”
Ryan writes: “Way better than the store bought stuff.”
Kim writes: “I’m using this now….it is SOOOOO incredibly good!”
Erica writes: “This is great!!”
Tasia writes: “So much better homemade!”
Keri writes: “I have been making this for a few years now, but I use Fairlife Chocolate Milk in place of the half & half/whole milk because it has more protein and is lactose free. So yummy! It has less carbs and more protein than store bought creamer. Love it!”
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Half and Half, whole milk can be substituted
- 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 can
- 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Gather your homemade coffee creamer recipe ingredients.
- Combine Sweetened Condensed Milk, Half and Half, and Vanilla Extract in Blender, and blend until well mixed. Or you can whisk it up in a bowl instead.
- Transfer coffee creamer to a quart sized mason jar, and store in the refrigerator.
- When ready to use, just shake, pour, and ENJOY in your cup of coffee!
- Storage Tip: For maximum freshness, store the contents of this coffee creamer recipe in an airtight container with a lid. Then place on the bottom shelf near the back of your refrigerator for 1 week. Pay attention to expiration dates on your Half and Half, as that may shorten the timeframe.
Notes
- For richer, less sweet creamer… just add a little more half and half, or a little less sweetened condensed milk, until you find the perfect sweetness level for you.
- For sweet cream coffee creamer, add a little less half and half.
- Almond – Swap Vanilla Extract for 1/2 tbsp. Almond Extract
- Chocolate – Swap Half and Half for Chocolate Milk
- Dairy Free – Swap Half and Half for Almond Milk (Organic Almond Malk is my favorite) Replace Sweetened Condensed Milk with a Dairy Free Sweetened Condensed Milk.
- Hazelnut – Swap Vanilla Extract for 1/2 tbsp. Hazelnut Extract
- Peppermint – Swap Vanilla Extract for 1/2 tbsp. Peppermint Extract
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You were not joking when you said easy. This coffee creamer is SO EASY!! and when I saw condensed milk as one of the 3-ingredients I knew I would love this creamer. So yum! I also cannot wait to try the peppermint variation in the fall/ winter. What a treat, thank you!
I am so glad you like it Silvia, and yes the peppermint option is a must-try. I know you’ll love it!
This 3-ingredient homemade vanilla coffee creamer recipe is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I love that I can make a sweet cream coffee creamer at home without all the artificial ingredients found in store-bought brands. I can’t wait to try out the dairy-free coffee creamer variation using almond milk. Thanks for such an easy and versatile recipe!
I am so glad you liked the recipe Betty! I also love the peace of mind I get from knowing exactly what ingredients are in my coffee creamer. It makes drinking my coffee that much more enjoyable!
This coffee creamer is delicious.
Thank you!
I agree Delphine, this creamer really is so delicious!
Omg tyvm for posting this as my father law loves it. Hugs
You’re very welcome!! 🙂