If you love adding a splash of creamy sweetness to your coffee or tea (and you want a dairy free creamer option), this Homemade Coconut Creamer is about to become your new favorite kitchen staple. It’s rich, smooth, and naturally dairy-free, perfect for those who are vegan, lactose-intolerant, or just looking for a lighter alternative to traditional creamers.
Unlike many store-bought creamers that are packed with additives or long ingredient lists, this homemade version is made with just five simple ingredients. The result? A creamy, dreamy addition to your morning coffee or afternoon iced tea that you can feel good about sipping every day.
Why You’ll Love This Coconut Creamer
- Dairy-Free & Vegan-Friendly – Made with coconut-based ingredients, it’s perfect for anyone avoiding dairy.
- Simple Ingredients – Just five pantry staples come together to create a luscious, naturally sweet creamer.
- Versatile – Use it just like your favorite store-bought creamers in iced coffee, hot coffee, cold brew, tea, or even dirty sodas (trust me—it’s amazing with cola and a squeeze of lime!).
- Homemade Goodness – No preservatives, no gums, just pure coconut flavor blended to perfection.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 16 ounces dairy free half & half – I’m partial to the nutpods brand since it is made with a coconut milk and almond milk combo, but any dairy free option works.
- 1 can sweetened condensed coconut milk – Brings natural sweetness and balances the coconut flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) – Adds depth and warmth to every sip.
- ¼ teaspoon salt – Just a touch to enhance flavor and cut through the sweetness.
- OPTIONAL: 1 teaspoon coconut extract– this adds a touch more coconut flavor that helps the creamer really shine in coffee and tea drinks
How to Make Homemade Coconut Creamer
- To a blender, add the dairy free half & half, sweetened condensed coconut milk, vanilla, salt, and coconut extract, if using.
- Blend until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Pour into a mason jar or airtight container with a lid. I love this mason jar with a pour spout lid.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Shake well before each use, as natural separation may occur.
How to Use It
This coconut creamer is as versatile as it is delicious! Here are a few ways to enjoy it:
- Stir into your morning hot coffee for a rich, creamy kick.
- Mix into iced coffee or cold brew for the perfect sweet, refreshing sip.
- Add to black tea, matcha or chai for a creamy, coconut-y twist.
- Try it in dirty sodas—a splash of this creamer in cola or root beer with a squeeze of lime for a next-level afternoon pick me up!
Tips & Variations
- Customize the flavor: Swap vanilla for almond extract, maple extract, or brown butter extract.
- Froth it up: Warm a little in your frother and pour over espresso for a hot coconut latte vibe. Or froth the creamer with a handheld milk frother and pour over any iced drink of choice.
- Make it pumpkin spice: Add 1 can of pumpkin puree and 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice into the blender for a pumkinified version!
This Homemade Coconut Creamer is proof that making your own creamer at home doesn’t just save money—it also gives you control over ingredients while keeping things simple and dairy-free. Once you try it, you may never go back to store-bought!
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Homemade Coconut Creamer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dairy free half & half
- 1 can sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt any salt you like
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract optional but recommended
Instructions
- To a blender, add the dairy free half & half, sweetened condensed coconut milk, vanilla, salt and coconut extract, if using.
- Blend until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Pour into a mason jar or airtight container with a lid.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Shake well before each use, as natural separation may occur.
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