DIY coffee creamers bring fun flavor to ‘morning joe’

Jill O'Brien

If you’re tired of pouring milk into your morning coffee, or bored of the usual flavors found at the grocery store, try these three homemade coffee creamers, requiring a few simple ingredients and even less time, these creamers can add a little more flavor to an average cup of coffee. 

Cinnamon Vanilla Creamer

1 tsp cinnamon extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

Sweetened condensed milk 

Half and half 

Add equal parts sweetened condensed milk and half and half into an 8 oz. jar. Add cinnamon extract and vanilla. Shake well and refrigerate for one hour.  

Recipe courtesy of www.aroundmyfamilytable.com

Mocha Coffee Creamer

2 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp espresso powder

Sweetened condensed milk 

Half and half 

Add equal parts sweetened condensed milk and half and half into an 8 oz. jar. Add espresso powder and cocoa powder. Shake well and refrigerate for one hour. 

Coconut Milk Creamer

1 can coconut milk 

1 tbsp vanilla extract 

1 tsp coconut sugar or stevia 

Combine ingredients in an 8 oz. jar. Shake well and refrigerate. 

Recipe courtesy of www.ourpaleolife.com

Homemade Eggnog Coffee Creamer

Serves 3 cups 

14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 

2 cups half and half 

1 tsp nutmeg 

1 tsp dark rum or rum extract 

Mix ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Pour mixture into a jar and refrigerate for up to seven days. 

Recipe courtesy of www.galonamission.com