Homemade coffee creamers are so easy to make! This all-natural, chocolate coffee creamer recipe is made with coconut milk, sweetened with honey and flavored with cocoa powder and vanilla extract. This small batch coffee creamer is a delicious way to sweeten your coffee.
I'm a big coffee drinker. I drink a couple of cups of black coffee in the morning and towards the middle of the day, I love to slow down and enjoy a cup of coffee that's lightly sweetened with this healthy chocolate coffee creamer.
Coffee creamers that I find in the grocery come in such large bottles. It takes so long for me to finish them off. In fact, by the time I get half-way through the bottle, I'm always afraid that the coffee creamer may have gone sour or I'm tired of the flavor by then.
Why This Recipe Works
This small batch chocolate coffee creamer recipe is the perfect size if you're cooking in a household with one or two people. You aren't left with a huge amount that can easily go to waste.
This non-dairy creamer recipe will make a little over a cup of creamer, just the right amount to last anywhere from a few days to about a week, depending on how much creamer you use in your coffee.
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Ingredients
See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Unsweetened coconut milk
- Honey
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Vanilla
How To Make This Recipe
- Combine the unsweetened coconut milk and the honey in a small saucepan set over medium heat. When the milk begins to simmer, remove the pot from the heat and whisk in a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and a half of a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Allow the chocolate coffee creamer to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a jar or bottle.
Homemade coffee creamer is so much better than any store-bought version. With this coffee creamer recipe you know exactly what's in it. There are no artificial ingredients and no sugar added.
Expert Tips
- Store this coffee creamer in the refrigerator and be sure to give it a good shake before using.
- You can use regular milk or almond milk if you prefer but I really love the taste that the coconut milk adds to the creamer. It reminds me a little of a caffè mocha.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store coffee creamer in the refrigerator and use within 10 days.
Yes! If you'd like to make a little extra, or give a bottle away as a gift, you can double the ingredients and make a double batch
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Chocolate Coffee Creamer
See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Equipment
- 1-quart saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine unsweetened coconut milk and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until mixture begins to simmer.
- Remove pot from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder and the vanilla extract until all of the powder has dissolved.
- Allow to cool to room temperature then transfer to a jar or bottle.
- Store in the refrigerator for a week and shake before using.
Notes
- Store this coffee creamer in the refrigerator and be sure to give it a good shake before using.
- You can use regular milk or almond milk if you prefer but I really love the taste that the coconut milk adds to the creamer. It reminds me a little of a caffè mocha.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
shelley baquol says
i made this coffee creamer tonight for tomorrow mornings coffee, cant wait to try it! smells delicious,
Dianne Ronald says
I'm excited to try this coffee creamer! I just made a batch! Always looking for healthier options like this.
Do you have recipes for a hazelnut or caramel machieoto?
Joanie Zisk says
Not yet but stay tuned 🙂
Cindy says
I tried this and it was fantastic!!! I added 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder to up the chocolate flavor. Truly the best part of my day when I get to add this creamer to my coffee. Thank you so much!
Joanie Zisk says
I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the creamer. Thank you so much for your feedback!
Marcia says
Do you have a recipe for a vanilla creamer? I've tried many different recipes and they are eh at best.
Joanie Zisk says
Hi Marcia,
We don't have one yet but will add a vanilla creamer recipe to our list of recipes to work on.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Joanie
Tamara Sines says
Is the nutrient info correct? 1 gram is .23 of a teaspoon, which means one teaspoon of this product is 276 calories. Is that accurate? Or is that for the batch? Thanks!
Joanie Zisk says
Hi Tamara,
Thank you for your email. I went back to check on the calories and you're right, it wasn't very clear. Each tablespoon is 12 calories and I have updated the nutritional information to reflect it.
Have a great weekend!
Joanie
Katie says
I love this!!! My coffee was suffeeeing when I went dairy free until I found this. I prefer to use coconut milk from the can (it’s thicker and I prefer my creamers to be a little richer) but it’s fantastic!!
Joanie Zisk says
Hi Katie,
I'm so happy you love the creamer! Thanks so much for letting me know.
Joanie
Denay DeGuzman says
Homemade coffee creamer trumps any store-bought creamer. This healthy chocolate coffee creamer recipe is absolutely fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe. 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
This is perfect! I'm with you: if I buy a flavor, I'm over it before the bottle is half empty! This is a great solution and I can't wait to try it!
Joan Cajic says
This looks and sounds really nice to have this morning. I need to get back to coffee it's been long.