Coffee is such a popular drink for many reasons – the taste is full, it can inspire you to move in no time, and it can keep your energy up all day long.
Add to that proper hydration, and you will feel like you are at the top of the world. Some people love their coffee as simple as possible, usually black.
Some prefer iced coffee options, while then some cannot enjoy a great cup of coffee without coffee creamer. Are you one of those people who love coffee creamer, but simply cannot handle added sugar and chemicals?
Luckily, today you can always choose healthier options, even when it comes to coffee. Moreover, you can always make homemade coffee creamer that’s sugar-free and healthy.
Here is how to make the ultimate coffee creamer by following a few simple tips.
Basic coffee creamer recipe
There are million different recipes on how to make one of a kind coffee creamer.
Some of them are easy to follow, while others are extremely difficult to follow unless you are a barista or some other coffee expert. However, one thing that is common to every coffee creamer is a base.
There is a basic recipe that everyone can follow and that many use to create original coffee creamers. Here is the basic recipe:
- 1/2 cup milk (or heavy cream for a richer creamer)
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Stir together the milk and sweetened condensed milk until combined.
- Add in desired flavouring below
When it comes to flavour, options are endless. It all comes down to personal preferences, so you can mix up whatever you want.
Still, some ingredients are more recommended for coffee because they just blend in perfectly. Don’t overdo with ingredients, and add just 1-2 teaspoons at a time, because you don’t want to overpower the coffee flavour.
Here’s how to get more coffee creamer flavour options:
- French Vanilla: just add two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
- Milk Chocolate: add two tablespoons of chocolate syrup and mix with one teaspoon of cocoa powder.
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake: mix two teaspoons of vanilla extract with two teaspoons of cinnamon.
Pro tip: If you want a creamier version, make sure that you use milk with higher fat content.
Milk tips
You can use any milk that you want. The sky’s the limit when it comes to the milky option. You can go with almond, regular, or even rice milk.
For the coffee creamer recipe, you might want to try cashew milk because it has a creamy structure that’s very similar to heavy cream. Remember: heavier the cream juicer of the coffee.
In most cases, coffee creamer recipes contain sweetened condensed milk that you can make on your own as well.
The bottom line
For homemade condensed milk, you can use milk and raisins in the mix with whole milk, vanilla extract, or pure maple syrup. Prepare your condensed milk, refrigerate, and enjoy your coffee!
That’s it. Although it may sound complicated, in reality having your healthy coffee creamer is easy. Have it ready for your fresh morning coffee. Easy, simple, and delicious.
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