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Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer

September 8, 2015 by Debi 28 Comments

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An awesome recipe for Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer with just 3 ingredients! This coconut creamer is vegan, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, no processed sugar, no preservatives, healthy fats from whole foods, free from trans-fats, and (most important) super tasty!

This coconut creamer for coffee recipe is a great way to give up processed sugar and dairy from your morning coffee.

Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer. This creamer is vegan, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, no processed sugar, no preservatives, healthy fats from whole foods, free from trans-fats, and (most important) super tasty! And, it's a great way to give up processed sugar and dairy from your morning coffee.

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Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer is a rich creamy treat for your coffee that's dairy-free, vegan, Paleo-friendly, and super yummy! Treat yourself today! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

Homemade Creamer

After I made my cup of coffee I poured in this delicious homemade vegan coconut coffee creamer straight from the jar!

It’s that good!

I like this creamer because it isn’t as sweet as many of the store-bought versions. Even lots of the homemade ones are like adding dessert to your morning coffee. This is nicely balanced.

Is coconut milk good for coffee creamer?


Yes! Coconut milk is great for coffee creamer. It’s thick and rich and provides a nice creaminess.

Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer is a rich creamy treat for your coffee that's dairy-free, vegan, Paleo-friendly, and super yummy! Treat yourself today! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

Low sugar

I used to only drink coffee with lots of sugar and creamer. Or, those sugary latte drinks from the coffee shop.

I decided that I wanted to give up all those extra calories and sugar. So, I started putting less sugar in my coffee.

Then, I actually went to a bigger mug and continued with the same amount of sugar (which meant less sugar in each sip).

Then, I finally went cream only. That was easy to reduce the amount of cream daily.

Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer is a rich creamy treat for your coffee that's dairy-free, vegan, Paleo-friendly, and super yummy! Treat yourself today!

Reduce sugar intake

This Homemade creamer is another way that I reduced my sugar and cream intake.

This homemade coffee creamer with coconut milk made my morning coffee creamy and nice without all that added junk.

I have some tips on how to make the perfect cup of coffee; the post also contains more tips on how to take your coffee black.

My favorite coffee recipe is this one for Iced Shaken Coffee! It’s perfect for summertime!

Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer is a rich creamy treat for your coffee that's dairy-free, vegan, Paleo-friendly, and super yummy! Treat yourself today! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

Busy mornings!

This paleo coffee creamer is great for anyone who’s in a hurry on a busy morning.

It keeps in the fridge for a nice long time and is ready to add to your morning coffee.

This creamer can be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container for up to two weeks.

How to make it smooth and creamy

Be sure the coconut milk is well shaken.

Coconut milk has a tendency to separate into solids and water. Especially if the can of milk is old or kept in a cold place.

Those solids can be difficult to get rid of.

The best way I have found is to melt those solids back in.

Simply pop the coconut milk in a microwave safe container into the microwave for about 30 seconds and give it a stir. You may need to do this a couple of times to make sure everything is smooth.

You can warm also the coconut milk up in a small saucepan, or use an immersion blender or milk frother to dissolve the solids.

canned coconut milk in a glass measuring cup, with lumps on left and smoothed out on right.

The creamer has separated once it was stored in the fridge

If your creamer separates once it’s stored in the fridge, simply pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds and give it a stir.

Once the coconut solids melt, they should easily mix back into the creamer.

You can warm also your creamer up in a small saucepan, or use an immersion blender or milk frother to dissolve the solids.

morning coffee creamer in a jar next to a cup of coffee

Do you love coffee?

I have some great recipes that use coffee, because I love it so much!

Check out my Coffee Ice Cream, Vanilla Date Coffee Smoothie, and Salted Caramel Coffee Truffles.

Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer is a rich creamy treat for your coffee that's dairy-free, vegan, Paleo-friendly, and super yummy! Treat yourself today! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

How to make

This creamer recipe is so simple to make!

Be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card for full ingredient amounts and instructions.

Just toss everything in the blender and blend until smooth.

I like to strain any solids out, but you can skip this step if you want.

Creamer will thicken as it stands in the fridge.

And feel free to double or triple this recipe as needed.

What kind of coconut milk should I use?

I like canned coconut milk for this recipe. I find canned coconut milk is thicker and richer than the carton that you can buy in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

Also, I like full fat coconut milk for this recipe. It’s thicker and richer than the carton. But, if you want to cut back on some fat, feel free to use a lower fat version.

Want to switch it up a little?

This creamer is great if you want to add a teaspoon of cinnamon or ground nutmeg to it for a little Christmas flavor.

Want to make it with dairy? Use half & half in place of the coconut milk.

Do you like your coffee extra sweet? Feel free to add a few more dates to the mix. Remember, this is your morning coffee, make it to you liking!

Or try making a cardamom latte by adding Cardamom Simple Syrup to your coffee with cream.

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Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer

Debi
An awesome recipe for Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer. This creamer is vegan, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, no processed sugar, no preservatives, healthy fats from whole foods, free from trans-fats, and (most important) super tasty!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 61 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup dates pits removed
  • 13.5 ounces canned coconut milk well shaken and combined
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to the bowl of a high-speed blender, and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender, as necessary. Pour the creamer through a fine mesh strainer to remove any little solid bits that remain. Store in a jar with a tight fitting lid in the fridge for up to a week. Creamer will thicken as it stands in the fridge.

Notes

Makes about 2 cups
I figured about 2 tablespoons per serving, so 16 servings, but that might vary depending on how much you put in your coffee
This Creamer can be stored in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
If your creamer separates once it’s stored in the fridge, simply pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds and give it a stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword coconut milk, coffee creamer
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  1. Janette

    September 8, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love this coffee creamer. It’s so delicious, turning an ordinary cup of coffee into a warming, comforting drink.

  2. patty

    September 9, 2015 at 2:50 am

    5 stars
    This is likely to be as big a hit as your “sore throat” remedy! Love this! So creamy and good

  3. delphineefortin

    September 9, 2015 at 3:48 am

    5 stars
    This is divine, and super easy to make. I’m so glad I tried it.

  4. peter

    September 9, 2015 at 6:56 am

    5 stars
    Such a cool creamer you developed. Easy to make. Great in my coffee. I add a bit more dates to make it sweeter. Also, I find that leaving it in the fridge helps thicken it.

  5. Florian

    September 9, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful pictures, just gorgeous! I love all the ingredients from the coconut milk to the dates, perfect!

  6. Dan

    September 14, 2015 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for this original idea! We love our coffee and of course all the goodies that go into it; it’s so delicious!!

  7. Joanne

    September 14, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    Of course I just adore your vegan recipes – the Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer – the best! Dates make the perfect sweetener.

  8. Sandi

    September 14, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    I love coconut milk in my coffee. This recipe is a keeper 🙂

  9. Heidy L. McCallum

    September 18, 2015 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer is like my thing. I love a good coffee creamer and look forward to putting this in my coffee every morning now!!!

  10. eriickalynn

    November 13, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Could you use dried pitted dates? It’s hard to find the fresh ones :-/

  11. Debi

    November 13, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    yes, they would work as well. Just try to make sure that they aren’t too hard. I’ve found that the hard ones don’t blend up very well. If all you can get is the hard ones, I might suggest soaking them in hot/boiling water or even hot coconut milk for about 10 minutes to soften them. I’ve soaked them in OJ before and they come out great. But I don’t think OJ would taste good in coffee. ha!

  12. Jen

    January 25, 2016 at 8:29 am

    About how many dates = a half cup? I used 6, but didn’t think it was sweet enough when added to the coffee–the actual creamer itself is delish!

  13. Debi

    January 25, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Jen, it depends on how big the dates are to make 1/2 cup. The ones in the picture are kinda small, and I usually buy larger ones. I found it easiest to take the pits out and put them in the 1/2 cup measuring cup. Also, I tend to like things not quite as sweet as some people, so you may want more than 1/2 cup worth. Play around with it to find what you like the best. I’m glad you loved the creamer! Thanks for the comment.

  14. Michelle

    March 3, 2016 at 11:23 am

    I just made this creamer and it turned out really thick (not pourable) is that normal?

  15. Debi

    March 3, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Michelle, no that seems odd to me. Some things I can think of, the coconut milk had separated (like if it was in the fridge it’ll separate into coconut cream and coconut water). Maybe the can was actually coconut cream, which would be really thick. It does tend to thicken as it stands. I guess I’d just add some coconut milk from a carton until it’s the thickness you like. You could add water as well, but that would make it less flavorful. Or, simply eat it with a spoon and call it pudding! 🙂

  16. carol

    October 12, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    Do you use full fat can coconut milk or light in can?

  17. Debi

    October 12, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    Carol, I prefer full fat canned coconut milk. Make sure to shake it really well before using it. You can, however, use either, whichever you prefer.

  18. Calvin McDuffie

    November 3, 2018 at 1:27 am

    5 stars
    Great Recipe! I actually rotate this in with my BulletproofCoffeeRecipe on tuesdays and thursdays. Love it!

  19. Mariana

    February 23, 2022 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    It is super good, It tastes like a real one but is so much healthier.

  20. Stephanie

    February 23, 2022 at 7:13 am

    5 stars
    Loved this creamer! Added some coconut cream for thickness. Helps the coffee situation while on Whole30.

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