After these gingerbread baked oats last week, I may have gone on a gingerbread rampage. And now I’m in the midst of a gingerbread obsession. Almost nothing has been safe from my gingerbread experiments. Including my coffee. Which is where this Vegan Gingerbread Flavoured Homemade Coffee Creamer comes in.
I’m not stranger to doctoring my coffee. When I was younger, I’d go all out. Condensed milk, regular milk and sugar when at home. Or, flavour shots, whipped cream and chocolate drizzle when at coffee shops. But, now that I’m older, slightly healthier and dairy free, my coffee orders are a little more sedate.
These days I go for half-sweet, dairy free, anything-but-pumpkin-spice lattes (cuz PSLs are kinda gross). And when I’m at home, it’s pretty simple. I just add some cinnamon in with the coffee grounds and finish with almond milk and sweetener. Well, I used to. Before I descended into the world of homemade coffee creamer.
I actually put off trying homemade coffee creamer for a while. It wasn’t really that I thought it was hard to make. And – spoiler alert – it so isn’t. But, I was happy with my almond milk and sweetener. Why should I spend my time mixing the two beforehand? I could just as easily add them to my coffee separately, then stir.
But flavoured homemade coffee creamer? That was something I could get behind. Especially gingerbread flavoured. And a quick warning. If you’re tempted to just add molasses and ginger to your coffee, you probably shouldn’t. The one time I attempted that was a disaster. Way too much molasses.
Luckily, this gingerbread flavoured homemade coffee creamer didn’t disappoint. It’s the perfect blend of tangy and spicy, without either being too overpowering. And, it can be sweetened to your tastes. Plus, it’s also vegan and free of whatever strange additives you usually find in store bought coffee creamers.
Basically, if you’re a gingerbread-loving coffee drinker, this is homemade coffee creamer is for you.
Vegan Gingerbread Flavoured Homemade Coffee Creamer
- 1 can light coconut milk (~1½ cups)*
- 2-3 tbsp coconut sugar (more or less to taste)
- 2 tbsp molasses (more or less to taste)
- 2½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan and and whisk together over low heat
- Keep whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to thicken (about 5 minutes)
- Optional: strain to remove excess spices or blend using an immersion or regular blender
- Allow to cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Creamer will thicken as it cools
- Use to flavour coffee or tea
What about you?
- What’s your current stance on gingerbread?
- Do you use coffee creamer? Or are you a plain milk kinda person?
- Have you ever triedhomemade coffee creamer?
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use to flavor coffee or tea? Er, um. I would just drink this straight! lol
GiGi Eats recently posted…Lets Taco Bout BumbleBee Seafoods
haha I totally did that while making it.
I can’t get past the murky look I have only half-and-half and it has to be that creamy and the look needs to be more white.. glad it’s good for others😀
This sounds really good. I usually use coconut creamer with a pump of toffee flavor, but thus sounds like a great change up for the holidays.
Debbie recently posted…The Knee Report and the Malibu Half Marathon
Ohh, toffee flavour sounds good! But you should def give this a try. It takes festive to a whole other level lol
That looks and sounds unbelievable! I’m not a huge coffee drinker but I need some flavor. This is it!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted…High Five Friday
And then we should freeze this and make ice cream 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Friday Finisher 11/13/15
I’m DROOLING over this. I can not wait to make it and put it in everything.. .I’m thinking of adding espresso to it and basically just making it into a latte. YUM!
Liz @The Clean Eating Couple recently posted…Gym Bag Essentials to Keep You Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
I’m a plain milk kind of person but this looks soo so good. I just started using coconut sugar and I’m officially in love with it. Gorgeous photos as always 🙂
Christina recently posted…Fresh Tomato & Brussels Sprout Thin Crust Pizza
Seriously can’t wait to try this. And putting cinnamon IN with the ground coffee?! Um, totally trying that tomorrow AM.
Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen recently posted…Friday Link Lovin’ [#4]
Homemade creamer is so much better than the store bought stuff!
Yassssss! This is so awesome! I drink my coffee black, but I think I need to switch to this deliciousness.
I’m all about that gingerbread life, I’ve already made a gingerbread-y recipe that I’m just waiting to post and have so many more in mind haha!
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I am so happy I came across your site! All this good information and yummy recipes! Where have I been. As I currently haven’t gotten into drinking coffee I don’t usually need creamer for anything; however, there are days where I wouldn’t mind a cup of Jo (I just need to get over the fear of coffee)! This creamer looks absolutely yummy and I can almost “smell” the Christmas in the air with a gingerbread coffee creamer! I might have to make some for my mom for Christmas!
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oh my goodness this looks delicious! Isn’t it funny how you change your coffee preference when you find a creamer you like? I NEVER use creamer..and then made a pumpkin one for an ebook that I use every morning now :p But I have to say, I’m a gingerbread fan too along with my pumpkin obsession!
xo,
Sarah Grace
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How lucky is this!? I just ran out of creamer, and I happen to have all these ingredients. Going to mix it up now! Thanks for sharing!
Gretchen | Gretchruns recently posted…Top Five Friday #33
Giselle – AMAZING!!!! I need creamer in my coffee but I always just do boring almond milk or coconut milk. This blows my mind!!
I go through a massive molasses/gingerbread obsession around this time every year. Last year I ended up polishing off an entire bottle of molasses in like 2 months — who does that?! So yeah… I do love me some gingerbread. And while I usually just drink my coffee black, I’m definitely a big fan of healthy creamers 🙂
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Holy moly this looks fantastic. And I can attest to the molasses in coffee – way to hard to get the taste right. Can’t wait to try this
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Wow! This looks and sounds soo good. I am definitely pinning this because I REFUSE to buy those disgusting grocery store creamers. What is even in those?!
Oh my, this looks so delicious! I’ve never thought about a homemade favored coffee creamer! And my opinions on gingerbread, well, it’s the best!!! Way better than the overrated Pumpkin Spice everything. Thank you for sharing!
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Why does this only last three days in the fridge? I’m the only one that would use this in my house & that’s a lot to drink in three days. If you really think it won’t last longer, I’m going to freeze some into cubes & then it can also cool the coffee down to drinkable temp fast 😉 I might even take it to share your Thanksgiving morning so maybe I’ll wait until Tuesday to make? Decisions, decisions!!
Hey! It can actually last for about a week to a week and a half in the fridge, but it hardens considerably the longer it sits. Just something to think about if you’re carrying it somewhere
Cool…Thanks! I’ve enjoyed every recipe I’ve made of yours & I’m sure this will be no different 🙂
This sounds amazing! I make my own pumpkin spice creamer, but I’ve never tried a gingerbread one. Though I LOVE the gingerbread lattes from coffee shops. Can’t wait to try this!
Jenn recently posted…Vegan Mushroom Pepper Steak
I haven’t tried making a pumpkin spice creamer, but I definitely will now! Let me know what you think if you try this one 🙂
Holy mackerel! This saves me a lot. My vegan friend`s birthday is coming. I`ll make this one for her along with my gift. I`m excited.
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Not into gingerbread or creamer and not even really into coffee that much but this sounds amazing, so I’m going to make it right now.
You never know, it might be a new favourite in the making.
Obsessed with how good this tastes. I used it in iced coffee and it’s so tasty!
The recipe sounds delicious, but your comment on adding cinnamon to the coffee grounds just blew my mind!
Appreciating the time and effort you put into your website and in depth information you offer. You’ve really covered up almost all the possible info that every food enthusiast should follow. Absolutely delightful coffee recipes! Yammi!! Worth sharing! Please do continue sharing updates! Thanks a lot!