This French Vanilla Coffee Creamer (Dairy Free) is my version of a homemade Coffeemate coffee creamer. You know, the kind you can buy in the grocery stores that is filled with high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils?
This version tastes delicious in your morning cup of coffee; only uses real wholesome ingredients; and is Paleo and SCD compliant!
PREP TIME: 10 mins
COOK TIME: 30 mins TOTAL TIME: 40 mins
1. Combine both of the milks and sweetener in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil, then remove from heat.
2. Slice the vanilla bean down the long side, and scrape out the seeds. Place the seeds and bean in the milk, then cover and let steep for 30 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.
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naomi devlin
Wow, this looks delicious – I’m thinking that you could serve it with dessert! x x x
Against All Grain
It is kind of like dessert 😉 I’m not a huge coffee person so I like to mask the flavor! You could probably freeze it into ice cream too.
Erica
This looks great! I can’t have almonds, honey, or maple syrup (or vanilla for that matter) but I think I’ll make some substitutions and try to make this for my husband as a surprise. Thank you for the inspiration!
Against All Grain
Try using cashew milk. It would taste really good in this recipe. And you can use any sweetener you’d like!I just limit mine to honey and maple
rachel
Do you use full fat coconut millk from a can or the kind that you buy in the tetra back like coconut dream?
Against All Grain
Definitely use the canned kind. You just want coconut milk in the ingredient list. The kinds in the box have lots of additives.
Cyndee B
What is SCD?
Thank you!
Gail
Specific Carbohydrate Diet.
Corinne
Delish! Just made this, and it made my morning! Thanks 🙂
Julia DeNatale
I am so happy about this recipe, I had been searching for one!
your brother in law
Where’d the inspiration for this come from?;)…. I’m going to have to make it this week!
Against All Grain
Haha!! Xo
Aimee
Can I use vanilla extract instead of a bean and how much? I don’t have access to beans.
Against All Grain
There are substitution guidelines online, but I wouldn’t recommend it.
cora
Oh my golly, it’s great to have creamer at home!
Kristina G
This is so great. I live on coffee in the morning and need my creamer but this is the perfect substitute without all that sugar and processed stuff! I just love your website and everyday you add the best new recipes. Thank you, thank you!
P.S. your fish tacos and tortillas are by far the best!
Deirdre
I’m trying to get off dairy cream in my coffee, this sounds like it might do the trick. And, I have all the ingredients up here with me. So that, is a bonus.
Gail
Which coconut milk do you use??
Against All Grain
https://astore.amazon.com/againstallgrain-20?node=3&page=4
I prefer to use the Natural Value brand.
Jamie White
Which almond milk do you use? I wasn’t sure which to choose.
Gail
Her response to others, right above your message says this:
Against All Grain says:
March 18, 2013 at 3:34 pm
https://astore.amazon.com/againstallgrain-20?node=3&page=4
I prefer to use the Natural Value brand.
Kirstin L
Thank you for this recipe! I made this today but I added a few more ingredients to make it a ‘Vanilla Chai” creamer- ginger, cinnamon, clove and cardamom. So many ways to get creative making your own creamer with this base recipe….
Jodi Weslow
Kirstin – that sounds delicious! How much of each of the spices did you use? Thanks!
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations
Thanks so much for this recipe, I make it all the time 🙂
Justi0203
This recipe is not SCD legall! Maple syrup is illegal!!! Also coconut and almond milks are only legal if homemade!! It shouldn’t be marked as okay for SCD diet….
Against All Grain
As mentioned in the recipe, one can sub all honey for the maple syrup, making it legal for SCD
Anneka
Is this 100% SCD legal?????
Against All Grain
Maple syrup is not SCD legal which is why there is the option to use all honey. Make sure your milks are scd legal as well
Amy
Awesome!!!! I’ve been searching for a good creamer for a couple years now!! Thank you!!!
Lindsay
Hi. I am loving your site! I’ve just been diagnosed with Candida and will probably need to change my diet for good. Your recipes are giving me hope that I can still eat things I love!
Do you think there is a way to make the Coffeemate Peppermint Mocha similar to this vanilla one? I’m going crazy without it!
Kimmie
Use a bit of peppermint extract, and pure cocoa powder instead of vanilla bean. No need to strain that one. (have to play with the amount to find the right taste, but that should work.) Also – if you are concerned with the sugar in the honey/maple, try stevia liquid. (Candida feeds on sugar, so you should be careful, even with natural sugars.) Good luck
Almond
After it’s been refrigerated does the coconut milk separate or does heating it up change that? Thank you for this recipe! I’ve been adding vanilla to my almond milk but I’m missing a thicker coffee creamer!
Tracy Mann
YUM!
This looks like a tasty substitution! Can you recommend a brand for almond milk without chemical fillers and weird ingredients? Coconut milk is a little easier to find without fillers, although then I have only found it in can form.
Michelle
I was wondering what kind of almond milk too.
Danielle
I try to make my own https://againstallgrain.com/2011/12/15/homemade-almond-milk/, but if I am in a pinch I like 365 Organic.
VBatheart
Silk original (unsweetened has little to no taste and is thinner) is good. You could try using Silk vanilla for a little extra vanilla-y taste. I haven’t tried that or this recipe yet but have been told vanilla almond milk and vanilla extract make a good coffee flavoring.
Yvette
Is the coconut milk going to make it taste a bit like coconut?
Alima Friar
Chai Creamer also…I encourage everyone to make their own coconut milk as well as almond. It is so easy!
Veronica
It says it serves 2 cups, but it seems a little off? I used one cup today but there doesn’t seem like there’s enough for another cup. This was amazing and I’m never buying store bought again. I will admit that I still love the vanilla creamer at the store but this is so creamy and not too sweet. Thanks!!
December27
In the absence of a vanilla bean, how much liquid vanilla would be the equivalent?
Jasa Minshall
This tastes NOTHING like vanilla creamer…I was really disappointed in it. I think if I were to try this again I would use some sort of flavoring if possible, maybe even a vanilla almond milk. I personally feel it’s bland and watery…maybe I’m not doing it right, but the directions are fairly simple. The good news is I barely finish one cup of coffee in the am instead of drinking almost an entire pot!!
Kim
I made this last night and drank it with my iced coffee and it is so good! I had no almond milk on hand so just used coconut milk and it was perfect. Your recipes never disappoint me!
Jodi Weslow
I can’t wait to try this! Do you use full-fat coconut milk? Thanks!
Heather Kneisler
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it!
Amanda
Could you use the new Silk almond and coconut milk combination?
Ruthie
I just use a refrigerated can of Native Forest organic unsweetened coconut milk (from Thailand), hoping the top has gotten hard, if not, it will just not be as thick. I beat it with an electric wisk. It turns into whipped cream, almost like dairy wihipped cream. Add whatever flavors I like. Wonderful in coffee, hot chocolate. With sweetner and vanilla added before I wisk , it is delicious on fresh fruit, or on whatever you like whipped cream. ..Store airtight in refrigerator. Since I gave up dairy this has been the ONLY thing that has allowed me to enjoy my coffee again!
Judy
This sounds wonderful but I’m a chocolate lover…..more specifically, Bailey’s Mudslide. I’ve searched the internet for a dairy free, clean recipe substitute with no luck. Do you happen have one? Thank you!
Danielle Walker
I would imagine you could add a little cacao powder to this and have a chocolate creamer!