This naturally sweetened Caramel Coffee Creamer will turn your coffee into a sweet rich caramel treat!
Ever since quitting my teaching career and starting this blog, I realized how much I love cooking. I created recipes before the blog, but nowhere near as many as I do now.
Leaving a career that was no longer satisfying was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. By doing so, I found something that I am truly passionate about.
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.
Naturally Sweetened With Dates
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.
Other Sweet Treats Using Dates
Vegan Coffee Creamer 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
- 2/3 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup dates
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1/2 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.
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!
Tanvi says
Ohh! I’m craving for a coffee now!
Nicole Parise says
I would never have thought to do this, but I am so curious! looks good 🙂
Nicole
Denay DeGuzman says
Ahhhh…this caramel coffee creamer sounds so delicious! So perfect for the fall season.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Denay!
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!
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!