A rich, homemade almond vanilla creamer combining almond milk, sweetened condensed milk, and real scraped vanilla bean seeds for smooth, nutty flavor perfect for coffee or tea.
Almond Vanilla Creamer
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A rich, homemade almond vanilla creamer combining almond milk, sweetened condensed milk, and real scraped vanilla bean seeds for smooth, nutty flavor perfect for coffee or tea.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Cooling
1 hr
Total
1 hr 10 min
Yield
8 cups
Diet
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Ingredients
Adjust yield
cups
Scales easily; keep it in a clean bottle and shake before each use.
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)unsweetened almond milk
- ⅓ cup (80.0 ml)sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)half-and-half
- 1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure almond extract
- 1.0 gpinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using the back of a knife.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, half-and-half, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the vanilla seeds, almond extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt to the milk mixture and whisk again to incorporate all the flavors.
- Transfer the creamer to a clean bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before use to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Shake well before each use. Stir into coffee or tea to taste.
Tips
- Use whole vanilla bean for the best natural vanilla flavor and to avoid artificial extracts.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk or using unsweetened almond milk for a lighter creamer.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make almond vanilla creamer?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes about 2 cups.
How should I store almond vanilla creamer?
Store the creamer in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.
Can I make almond vanilla creamer ahead?
Make the creamer up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate to allow flavors to fully develop.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.
68
Calories / serving
3.4g
Fat
8.0g
Carbs
1.7g
Protein
7.8g
Sugar
Whole recipe (8 servings): ~544 cal · 27g fat · 64g carbs · 14g protein · 62g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 68 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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