Description
This homemade coffee creamer is a rich, subtly sweet blend of whole milk, dark brown sugar, and vanilla. A wholesome and customizable alternative to store-bought options, it adds smooth, creamy flavor to your morning cup.
Ingredients
4 cups whole milk, divided (or any milk of your choice)
½ cup dark brown sugar (or sweetener of your choice)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of milk with the brown sugar over low heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Simmer the mixture without stirring for 30–35 minutes, until reduced to about 1½ cups and lightly golden.
- Skim off any foam and discard. Remove from heat and let cool to warm.
- Stir in the remaining 2 cups of milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Transfer to a quart-sized lidded container and refrigerate. Shake before each use.
Notes
- Use plant-based milks like almond or oat for a vegan version.
- Customize with flavored extracts or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Simmering only half the milk creates a rich, sweet syrup while preserving freshness with the remaining milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
