I'm a coffee addict. Given the lack of sleep I've endured these last few years, I honestly can't imagine life without java. I want to fully participate in my children's GFCF lifestyle, but haven't been able to give up milk-based creamer. I like to use flavored creamers because it makes a cup of coffee a real treat for me. Unfortunately, these are often loaded with fat, sugar, dairy and unpronounceable chemicals. So, I set off to make a healthier alternative. This is what I came up with.
Dairy Free Coffee Creamer
1 can coconut milk
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sugar (or alternative sweetener)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate.
Note: You can adjust the cocoa powder and sugar amounts to taste.
8 comments:
oh yeah lady! I'm going to try this!
Does this have a taste like French Vanilla creamer? Sounds delicious! Any ideas how to give it the hazelnut flavor? :)
Hope you guys like it!
Nicole, this one has a mild chocolate flavor. For more of a french vanilla taste, I think I'd omit the cocoa powder and increase the sugar & vanilla extract (maybe double them?).
This won't lighten the coffee as much as regular creamer does, but it does add a foam to the top.
You can also try other extracts for different flavors such as almond, hazelnut, etc.
I am on this one! Perfect timing too. I was just reading my Coffeemate liquid creamer label and saw that odd word that I cannot pronounce: carrageenan. It's an additive that we are to avoid along with MSG and Aspartame, according to our dr.
Thanks for sharing your secret recipe!!
Forever grateful...
I made some more tonight and my sugar was some leftover mixed cinnamon and sugar, it turned out great again. The cinnamon was also a nice added flavor.
:)
Thanks for the tip, Julee! I think I'll try it with cinnamon too.
Can not thank you enough!!
I have been diligently searching for years for an alternative to my daily freak'n loaded-w/crap-ola powder. AND... yes this sounds wonderful!!
Can't wait to give it a swirl in my coffee for heavens sake!! God Bless you- AND your precious family.
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