• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

One Dish Kitchen logo

  • Recipes
  • Articles
  • Store
  • About
  • FAQ
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Articles
  • Store
  • About
  • FAQ
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Articles
  • Store
  • About
  • FAQ
×

Home » Recipes » Gluten Free

By Joanie Zisk Published: Jan 3, 2019 · Updated: Feb 15, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Chocolate Coffee Creamer

Jump to Recipe
Healthy Homemade Chocolate Coffee Creamer | A Small Batch Recipe | One Dish Kitchen

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.

A glass bottle of chocolate coffee creamer on a metal tray with a mug of coffee and a plate of cookies.

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 halfway 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.

RELATED: 20 Single Serving Breakfast Recipes Worth Waking Up To

Pouring chocolate coffee creamer into a mug of coffee that is on a metal tray with a small plate of cookies.

Ingredients

See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • Unsweetened coconut milk
  • Honey
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Vanilla
cooking for one subscription ad

How To Make This Recipe

  1. 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 half of a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  2. 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 it.
  • 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

How Do You Store Healthy Coffee Creamer?

Store coffee creamer in the refrigerator and use it within 10 days.

Does This Small Batch Coffee Creamer Recipe Double Well?

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

RELATED: 15 Single Serving Dessert Recipes

For more information on the cooking and baking dishes I use in our “recipes for one”, please visit our FAQ page.

For examples of the dishes used at One Dish Kitchen, please visit our Store page.

RELATED:  8 Healthy Single Serving Meals

If you’ve tried this coffee creamer recipe or any recipe on One Dish Kitchen please let me know how you liked it by rating the recipe and telling me about it in the comment section below.

If you take a picture please tag us on Instagram (@onedishkitchen) we’d love to see it!

coffee creamer next to a blue coffee mug and a plate of cookies

Chocolate Coffee Creamer

All-natural, Healthy Chocolate Coffee Creamer 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.
4.86 from 21 votes
Print Pin Rate
See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Beverage
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 12kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Video

Equipment

  • 1-quart saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
US Customary - Metric

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

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.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Coffee Creamer
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 12 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 24mg1%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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.

Receive Our Latest Single Serving Recipes!Sign Up for the weekly One Dish Kitchen Newsletter!!
« Homemade Eggnog For One
Spinach and Orzo Salad For One »

About Joanie Zisk

Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




  1. Tina says

    February 11, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    I know this recipe is from a long time ago due to the dates on the comments. I am going to try it with unsweetened cashew milk instead of the unsweetened coconut milk and I will let you know how it goes. I love cashew milk and it’s low in calories and high in the good stuff.

    Reply
  2. shelley baquol says

    August 21, 2021 at 11:00 pm

    i made this coffee creamer tonight for tomorrow mornings coffee, cant wait to try it! smells delicious,

    Reply
  3. Dianne Ronald says

    May 17, 2021 at 6:13 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      May 18, 2021 at 9:52 am

      Not yet but stay tuned 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cindy says

    November 11, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      November 12, 2020 at 10:40 am

      I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the creamer. Thank you so much for your feedback!

      Reply
  5. Marcia says

    March 05, 2020 at 11:05 am

    Do you have a recipe for a vanilla creamer? I've tried many different recipes and they are eh at best.

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      March 07, 2020 at 7:48 am

      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

      Reply
  6. Tamara Sines says

    November 23, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      November 23, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      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

      Reply
  7. Katie says

    August 23, 2019 at 10:05 am

    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!!

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      August 29, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Hi Katie,

      I'm so happy you love the creamer! Thanks so much for letting me know.

      Joanie

      Reply
  8. Denay DeGuzman says

    April 10, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    April 10, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    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!

    Reply
  10. Joan Cajic says

    April 10, 2018 at 5:17 am

    This looks and sounds really nice to have this morning. I need to get back to coffee it's been long.

    Reply
« Older Comments

Primary Sidebar

Your Cooking for One Source - Because you are worth it - info graphic
joanie zisk leaning on a counter in the kitchen.

Welcome to One Dish Kitchen, I’m Joanie and I’m incredibly happy you’re here! Our aim is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes, education, and a supportive community that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul.

More about me →

Our Store

red and ecru 5-inch baking dish advertisement

Keep Warm Recipes

  • Pork Stir Fry For One
  • Banana Pancakes For One
  • Cashew Chicken For One
  • Pork Tenderloin Recipe
  • Bacon, Egg and Cheese Cup
  • Chicken Caprese For One
Newsletter signup graphic

Popular Recipes

  • Easy Small Batch Banana Muffins Recipe
  • Fluffy Pancakes For One
  • How To Make A Small Loaf Of French Bread
  • Mini Pound Cake Recipe

Featured On...

Logos of publications that One Dish Kitchen has been published

Cooking for One Tips

Cooking For One - Tips To Eat Healthy and Save Money - Whether you live alone, you're a parent that wants to indulge while the kids enjoy their favorites, or you have a partner who travels, you're sure to find these simple tips for cooking for one and tasty recipes helpful. | One Dish Kitchen

Footer

↑ back to top

One Dish Kitchen

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Statement
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Contact
  • Work with Us

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Food and Recipes

  • Recipes
  • Meal Plans
  • Cookbook
  • FAQ
  • Store

Copyright © 2023 One Dish Kitchen