This Paleo Vanilla Coconut Coffee Creamer is a delicious, healthy alternative to store-bought creamers. It offers a rich, creamy texture and a subtle sweetness, perfect for enhancing your morning coffee. Made with natural ingredients, it’s both dairy-free and refined-sugar-free.
Why You’ll Love This Coconut Creamer Coffee
- Easy to make with just four ingredients.
- Adds a delightful vanilla flavor to your coffee.
- Paleo is vegan and free from artificial ingredients and preservatives.
- Versatile and can be customized to your taste.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 13.5 ounces full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (unsweetened, vanilla)
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Shake the can of coconut milk and pour it into a small saucepan.
- Add almond milk and stir to combine.
- Add coconut sugar and sea salt, then whisk to combine.
- Cook over medium-low heat until the mixture starts to bubble and the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.
- If using a vanilla bean, cut it in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add them to the mixture. Add the whole vanilla bean pod as well.
- Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a glass jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before using.
Serving Suggestions
- Add to hot or iced coffee for a creamy, flavorful boost.
- Use in smoothies or over cereal for added richness.
- Mix with cocoa powder for a quick and healthy hot chocolate.
How to Store Coconut Creamer Coffee
- Refrigerate in a sealed glass jar for up to one week.
- Freeze in ice cube trays and store the cubes in an airtight container for longer storage. Warm the cubes before use.
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Additional Tips
- Substitute maple syrup or honey for coconut sugar if desired.
- Use lite coconut milk for a lighter version, though full fat provides the best creaminess.
- If using vanilla extract, add it after removing the mixture from heat and skip the infusion step.
Paleo Vanilla Coconut Coffee Creamer
Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
15
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
5
minutesCalories
51.4
kcalIngredients
13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp almond milk (unsweetened, vanilla)
3 tbsp coconut sugar
1/2 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Directions
- Shake the coconut milk and pour it into a small saucepan.
- Add almond milk and stir to combine.
- Whisk in coconut sugar and salt.
- Heat over medium-low until the mixture bubbles and the sugar dissolves.
- Add vanilla bean seeds and pod (or vanilla extract).
- Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Strain into a jar and refrigerate.