A smooth and creamy homemade coffee creamer that blends rich maple syrup, half-and-half, and pure vanilla extract for a naturally sweet, comforting flavor. Perfect for enhancing your morning brew.
Maple Creamer
Ingredients
Scales easily; keep it in a clean bottle and shake before each use.
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)half-and-half
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
- ⅓ cup (80.0 g)sweetened condensed milk
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 3.0 tbsp (45.0 ml)maple syrup
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and combined.
- Add the pure vanilla extract and maple syrup to the mixture, whisking again until fully incorporated.
- Taste the creamer and adjust maple syrup or vanilla extract if desired for more sweetness or flavor depth.
- Transfer the creamer to a clean glass bottle or jar with a lid and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour before serving.
- Shake well before each use and add to coffee or tea as desired for a rich, sweet maple vanilla flavor.
Tips
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor; avoid imitation maple syrup for a natural taste.
- For more pronounced vanilla flavor, substitute pure vanilla extract with 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or scrape seeds from half a vanilla bean pod.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make maple creamer?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes about 2 cups (8 servings).
How should I store maple creamer?
Store the creamer in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use within 1 week. Shake well before each use.
Can I make maple creamer ahead?
Prepare the creamer up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate to let flavors meld.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). 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): ~920 cal · 43g fat · 113g carbs · 22g protein · 113g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 115 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 22 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 16 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
- Moderate cycling 12 min·2.4 mi
- Swimming laps 16 min
- Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
- Stair climbing 11 min·~1000 steps
- Dancing 19 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 12 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 27 min
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