In the beginning of my pregnancy coffee was a total turn-off. I just couldn’t stomach it. Of course that didn’t prevent me from drinking it. With a few glubs of creamer I was back in business, drinking a hot cup of slightly sweetened coffee with breakfast. Because waking up without a good cup of coffee just isn’t human. Even if it’s usually decaf. I’m pregnant after all.
Man, do I miss regular coffee.
When I recently discovered that I was out of coffee creamer, I may have panicked. Just a little. What was I going to add to my coffee? I can’t possibly live without my coffee! Also, I’m way to lazy to run to the store to get more.
So what did I do? I made my own. Because apparently that’s easier than driving to the store. I guess.
It turns out that it is super easy to make your own. Since this recipe uses milk as the main ingredient, I can justify adding it to my coffee. It’s not just a flavor enhancer, I’m also getting the calcium that I so badly need during pregnancy.
See? It’s healthy.
Once you have the basic recipe down, it’s really easy to change up the flavors. You can use any flavored syrup that you have in the house. Perhaps a bottle of cookie dough flavored syrup that you begged your husband to buy, two years ago, which is still sitting in the cupboard with only a quarter of it used. Or something like that.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup non-fat dry milk
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - recipe above
- 1-1/2 cups non-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - recipe above
- 1-1/2 cups non-fat milk
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and using an immersion blender, blend until smooth and slightly thickened. You can also place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Use right away or place in the fridge and allow to thicken more .
- Combine ingredients in a container with a cover.
- Shake until combined or use an immersion blender or traditional blender and blend until smooth.
- Store, covered, in the fridge and shake/stir before using.
- Combine ingredients in a container with a cover.
- Shake until combined or use an immersion blender or traditional blender and blend until smooth. Store, covered, in the fridge and shake/stir before using.
Notes
The sweetened condensed milk recipe makes approximately one can of sweetened condensed milk. It's a great replacement for recipes that call for a can of sweetened condensed milk. It's also good licked off a spoon. Or so I've been told. Flavored coffee creamer can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
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You are going to enjoy the chocolate mocha caramel gooey chewy crumb cake then that I linked. I share your love of coffee. I can’t have a good morning with out it.
Thanks for the link up.
I have 3 free give aways too if you have a second and want to enter. Good odds.
Ohhh, that cake sounds so good. I can’t wait to check it out. Thanks for linking up!
Oh my stars! I learn so much from my Food on Fridays friends. Now I can make sweetened, condensed milk…wow. This rocks my world, Alli!
Wahoo! Thanks for stopping by Ann.
I haven’t even given up caffeine with this pregnancy. Well not completely anyway. I discovered that trying to be pregnant, take care of three other kids under five, and keep my sanity on no caffeine at all was doing more harm than good. Hopefully the baby will only be slightly hyper-active as a result!
PS I’m so coming back next week with a recipe!
I’m slowly adding it back in, the third trimester is kicking my butt and I need a little more pick up than I did before. Oh well.
Can’t wait to see what you are sharing next week!
How wonderful! Thnx for the invite to link up with you! Adore your blog!
So glad you stopped by!
These sound really good…I seldom use coffee creamer, especially in the mornings. Sometimes in the evenings, I use it.
Thanks so much for hosting.
Thanks for stopping by and linking up!
Thank you so much for how to make sweetened condensed milk! I never have any when I want to try a recipe, now I can make my own!
You are so welcome!
That’s an interesting post
I’ve linked up my Orange Curd Cupcakes today.
Thank you for linking up! Your cupcakes sound wonderful.
I couldn’t wait to see your blog this morning and learn how to make my own creamer! Never even thought of trying before, so thank you!!! I linked up a few of my favorites from this week. Thank you for hosting!
Aimee
You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy it.
Yea! It’s Sweet Tooth Friday – Yippee!!! We’ve linked up our Fried Angel Food Cake with Ganache and Strawberries. And thanks for the creamer recipes – yum!!!!!! Have a great weekend!
Ohhhh, your recipe sounds wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing.
Oh I would like a sip of that please! I don’t have a sweet to link up today but I do have a fabulous giveaway I would love for you to stop by and enter if you get a chance. You could win a chance to get free birth announcements made for your new little one! Xo
jessica
Thanks for letting me know! I haven’t had a chance to stop over at your place yet this week. On my way there now.
I’m so excited to try these recipes. I am addicted to coffee creamer. I can no longer drink it with plain milk!
Yay! Let me know what you think.
I’ve linked up my caramel frosted banana drops! You are going to love them they are SO good! Don’t forget to come by and link up for Savory Sunday!!
Ohhhh, they sound amazing! I’ll be by on Sunday!
I am so super excited to try the recipe for French Vanilla Cream. We buy ours and it’s getting so expensive at $3 a bottle.
Enjoy! Stop back and let me know what you think.
What great recipes for creamer! It’s so much healthier to make your own anyway. I didn’t give up caffeine with either pregnancy, just cut back a little. I work nights, so it was nearly impossible to stay awake without the stuff. There’s a great collection of recipes here today!
It is healthier! No extra weird ingredients that you can’t pronounce. Enjoy!
Happy Friday Alli! I am sharing my recipe for Coconut Macaroons. This recipe is gluten free, but it can be made using “regular” flour if you don’t have issues with gluten.
Thanks for hosting!
Thanks so much for sharing Andrea!
Thank you so much for the invite and for hosting. I’ll add your button to my linky page this afternoon. Have a great weekend!
Thanks so much for adding my button and linking up!
I must admit, I like a little coffee with my creamer, haha and sugar! How wonderful that we can make our own and save a few pennies in the process.
Soon enough the baby will be here and you can drink your regular cup of Joe again
LOL! I like just a splash, to give my coffee a little extra sweetness in the afternoon.
Thanks a lot for hosting and for sharing ..Hmmnn I love coffee.I shared my no bake cookie.Happy mother’s day to all the moms here!
Thank you so much for stopping by and linking up!
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That creamer looks amazing. I hooked up late this week. Yikes. Great turn out and wonderful recipes.
FABULOUS idea!! People spend tons of money on creamers! Thanks for linking up to Foodie Friday. I hope to see you again next week!!
you are so clever!
Thanks for the invite! I linked up Lemon Stuffed French Toast Panini!
Your coffee creamers would go nicely with my brunch, I wish had some!
Thanks for visiting my site and for the invite for the triple strawberry cheesecake. Just liked you on facebook and looking forward to working through some of your delectable recipes! Happy Mother’s Day!
Hi Alli,
Thank you for stopping by my blog and your invitation to join in Sweet Tooth Friday! I just linked up!
I’m having my cup of coffee right now, and wish that I have some of your creamer. Thanks for sharing the lovely recipe, never thought of making my own creamer. I’m your newest follower!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wow – sounds delish!! So great to know – very cool!
I couldn’t add a post since I’m on vacation, but I am sure going to enjoy reading everyone else’s recipes! I hope that you can stop by today and add your recipe post to my weekend blog hop going on until Monday evening. And also, a very Happy Mother’s Day to you! Roz
Great and easy tips for making our own creamer. LOVE it. Thanks for the recipes and also thanks for linking to TMTT over At The Well this week. Love your site and Sweet Tooth Friday. I’ll be coming back for more of these sweet and tempting recipes.
Oh yum. I made the chocolate almond creamer today. Seriously, why haven’t I been doing this for years? I didn’t make the homemade sweetened condensed milk, I just used a can of it (I know, cheater).
Aimee
Hi Ali,
I was just heading over here with a post when the “Blogger Storm” came. Your Coffee Creamer Recipe is so interesting, I did not have a clue how to make that. I will sure try the recipe it looks so good. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you next week!
I just tried this yummy!!! I knew about the sweetened condensed milk recipe and this is a great addition!!!! Gotta write this up on my blog yes!!!!!
So I realize I am reading this way after it was first posted, but what made me feel worse was that I had NO idea you could MAKE sweetened condensed milk! I feel very foolish now, but to revive myself dignity I am going to make this and give it as New Year presents. Thanks!
Thank you for the creamer help. Since having unexpected guests my coffee AND my creamer have been horribly abused (I don’t think the female counterpart of my guests has ever really made coffee properly since she puts in more water than the pot can hold as recommended and she also uses too much coffee grounds, lets not get into how much creamer she uses and how the sugar always has BIG clumps in it). And I take my morning cup of sanity seriously. It’s like that like re-vamped 50′s sticker you see says, “I haven’t had my coffee yet. Don’t make me kill you.” My husband says that it fits me perfectly. So, again, thank you for the wonderful tips of making homemade creamer. AND WITH MILK!!! Now, I shall go make myself a good cup. I need to reheat some still good coffee without the use of a microwave since it had a small fire on the inside.
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