I received free product samples for use in this almond joy coffee creamer recipe but all opinions expressed here are my own.
Once upon a time, I didn’t like coffee. Shocking, huh? You can blame my husband for my current java addiction. He got tired of drinking his morning coffee alone and encouraged me to start drinking it with him.
Of course, I love adding plenty of cream and sugar to mine and have a serious weakness for flavored coffee creamers. I could go to Starbucks for my caffeine fix but that would have me broke in no time.
I decided to start researching homemade coffee creamer recipes and realized that I could easily make my own coffee creamer with very little time or money required.
Depending on your personal preference, you can change up the sweetener and flavor of this recipe to suit your own tastes.
Tips for Making Homemade Coffee Creamer
The sweetener you choose for your homemade coffee creamer can be anything from maple syrup or honey to plain old sugar or brown sugar.
I received a selection of natural and organic sugars from Wholesome Sweeteners to try out and their organic coconut palm sugar sounded just right for this almond joy coffee creamer recipe. It is a nice golden brown and has almost a caramel type of aroma to it.
I used organic whole milk and organic heavy cream for this Almond Joy Coffee Creamer Recipe but it would work just fine with nonorganic as well. I only had sweetened coconut on hand but you could use unsweetened as well.
Toasting the coconut ahead of time would also give it a boost of flavor. Adding this homemade coffee creamer recipe to your morning coffee will make it almost like a coffee house experience without the shock of a $5 price tag!
NOTE: You will have little bits of coconut in this coffee creamer recipe. If you prefer no bits and pieces, run it through a mesh strainer before storing it in a mason jar.
Almond Joy Coffee Creamer Recipe
Everything you love about ALMOND JOY candy bars is right here in this homemade coffee creamer. Add nutty chocolate and coconut flavor to your morning coffee by making your own rich, sweet, coffee creamer at home. Save money, use better ingredients, and enjoy!
If you are a huge fan of coffee, check out my other coffee tips here:
- Choosing the best coffee on National Coffee Day
- How to find safe decaf coffee brands.
- Ways to reuse coffee grounds when the pot is empty.
Almond Joy Coffee Creamer Recipe
This Almond Joy Coffee Creamer has a touch of coconut, almond, and chocolate, making this homemade creamer absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic heavy cream
- 1 cup organic whole milk
- 6 TBSP Wholesome Sweeteners coconut palm sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
- 3 TBSP cocoa powder
Instructions
- Place milk, cream, and coconut in a blender
- Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds
- Pour into a medium pot set over medium low heat. Add coconut palm sugar and cocoa powder
- Heat for 10 to 15 minutes, whisking occasionally until cocoa powder is well blended and sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add the almond extract. Stir and let cool
- Store in a mason jar or other covered jars for up to 2 weeks.
- Use approximately 1/4 cup (or to taste) in a large cup of coffee
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 134Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 29mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information not always accurate
Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician at Good Pill Pharmacy. She earned her BS in Microbiology at the University of New Hampshire and has worked in cancer research, academics, and biotechnology. Concern over the growing incidence of human disease and the birth of her children led her to begin living a more natural life. She quickly realized that the information she was learning along the way could be beneficial to many others and started blogging and freelance writing to share this knowledge with others. Learn more about her HERE.
Oh my, my mouth is watering. I’ve never tried homemade creamer but that’s about to change, thanks for the recipe!
it was delicious! Made a maple cinnamon one too that was really good. have fun with flavor combos. Plenty of options!
What a good idea! I bet it is so tasty
I think my husband would like to try this organic coconut palm sugar. He is crazy for coconut. Thanks for sharing.
Great recipe! I would be interesting in creating my own coffee creamer.
Great recipe! I would be interesting in creating my own coffee creamer.
Question about #6. Store in a mason jar or other covered jars for up to 2 weeks…… On the counter or in the refrigerator??? I have been using Almond Joy creamer for over 2 years and I can not find ANY that none of the grocery stores. not available.
Definitely in the fridge! Keep it cold when not in use.