This naturally sweetened Caramel Coffee Creamer will turn your coffee into a sweet rich caramel treat!
When I was a teacher I would come home too tired to want to cook anything but quick and easy meals. So making a condiment like this Caramel Coffee Creamer would have been out of the question.
These days I make my own salad dressings, Gluten Free BBQ Sauce, hummus, and even Raspberry Chipotle Ketchup.
When I realized how quick and easy making your own condiments are, I was all over it. I love that I can control what goes in my food, so taking a few minutes out of my day to make my own was a no-brainer.
Not only do I ensure that they are vegan and gluten free, but I don't have any weird ingredients in my food that I can't pronounce.
I don't remember the last time that I bought vegan coffee creamer. It's probably been at least ten years. Even though I love store-bought vegan coffee creamers, I don't love all the sugar that comes with them.
Normally I put unsweetened almond milk and stevia in my coffee, but sometimes I want something sweeter. Not only did I add this homemade coffee creamer to my coffee, but in my morning smoothie as well.
I happened to have a couple of batches of Caramel Creamer from recipe testing that I didn't want to go to waste.
I like to keep my sugar consumption to a minimum. Instead of sugar, I used a healthy alternative - dates. Even though dates contain sugar, they also contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Since they are so sweet, a little goes a long way.
Instructions
- Soak dates in hot water to soften. Drain the water.
- Mix dates with almond milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract in a high speed blender or Nutribullet until smooth and creamy.
Storage
This vegan coffee creamer will last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Other Sweet Treats Using Dates
Recipe
This vegan coffee creamer with dates is a great way to sweeten your coffee!
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I've been asked several times where I got the little glass pitcher in the photos. I found it at a thrift store. It's fun when you find something cool at a thrift store, isn't it!
I looked on Amazon for something similar for all of you. While I couldn't find one like mine, I did find this cute double sided pitcher.
Caramel Coffee Creamer
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup hot water
- ½ cup dates
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup full fat coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak dates in the hot water for about an hour, until softened. Drain.
- Mix dates with almond milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract in a Nutribullet or food processor until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate. Use within a few days*.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Lizzie says
Wondering if you could do this with just coconut milk instead of the almond milk?
Willow Moon says
Definitely!
Janice says
I’m so looking forward to trying this Coffee Creamer recipe! I love coffee. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Janice!
Tina says
I whipped this up yesterday to have with some coffee this morning. OMG - this is SO good! I love that it is sweetened with dates instead of refined sugar!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Tina!
Denay DeGuzman says
Ahhhh...this caramel coffee creamer sounds so delicious! So perfect for the fall season.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Denay!
Nicole Parise says
I would never have thought to do this, but I am so curious! looks good 🙂
Nicole
Tanvi says
Ohh! I'm craving for a coffee now!
Carol Cassara says
I don't like that chemical sugary taste in creamers. This looks like a really good option and one that I would like to try this week. Thank you!
Willow Moon says
I agree, some creamers are too sweet and strange tasting. I hope you enjoy this one!