A rich and naturally sweet coconut creamer made with coconut milk and vanilla bean paste, perfect for enhancing your coffee or tea with a tropical twist.
Coconut Creamer
Ingredients
Scales easily; keep it in a clean bottle and shake before each use.
- 1 ½ cups (360.0 ml)full-fat canned coconut milk
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
- ¼ cup (60.0 g)sweetened condensed milk
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 g)vanilla bean paste
- ⅛ tsp (0.75 g)fine sea salt
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the canned coconut milk and whole milk until smooth and combined.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla bean paste, and fine sea salt. Whisk again until the mixture is fully blended and the vanilla bean paste is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the creamer to a clean container or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
- Store the creamer in the refrigerator and shake well before each use. Use within 7 days for optimal freshness.
Tips
- Shake the creamer well before each use, as separation can occur naturally with coconut milk.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, increase the vanilla bean paste to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make coconut creamer?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep. The recipe makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
How should I store coconut creamer?
Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 7 days. Shake before use to re-mix.
Can I make coconut creamer ahead?
Prepare up to 1 week in advance and store chilled.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (5 g). 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.
Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1008 cal · 87g fat · 52g carbs · 16g protein · 53g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 126 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 24 min·1.4 mi·~2800 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 17 min·0.9 mi·~1700 steps
- Moderate cycling 13 min·2.6 mi
- Swimming laps 18 min
- Jogging 12 min·1.0 mi·~1900 steps
- Stair climbing 12 min·~1100 steps
- Dancing 20 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 13 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 29 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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