Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Creamer

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Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
A recipe developer and food photographer, Leah Maroney is an ardent home cook and food blogger who has written over 300 recipes for The Spruce Eats.
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Updated on 08/28/19
Coffee Creamer
Leah Maroney
Prep: 2 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 2 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
36 Calories
1g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 32
Amount per serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 1g
Calcium 43mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Gingerbread coffee creamer brings a sweet smell to your coffee cup on these cold winter mornings! Cinnamon, cloves, ginger it's the perfect way to enjoy gingerbread without all of the fuss. Also, it is way cheaper to make this stuff at home than buy a latte at your favorite coffee spot.

 Ever looked at the labels on store-bought creamer? It's crazy how many ingredients are in there and how few of them you can identify as real food. Lots of thickeners, food coloring, and hydrogenated oils fill those pretty little bottles. We never realized how easy creamer would be to make at home. It is a few simple ingredients and takes almost no time to throw together. It can also be made with almond, soy, or coconut milk. 

It is best kept in an airtight container like a mason jar. It can be kept in the fridge for a week. This recipe is very easy to double or cut in half! Add to your favorite coffee for a coffee house inspired treat. Serve it up with this easy gingerbread oatmeal recipe, and you will be in gingerbread heaven!

This recipe can also be used to make a simple vanilla creamer. Simply leave out the spices and add in vanilla. The plain cinnamon flavor can also be made. Or add a little pumpkin puree for a pumpkin spice twist! 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger (powder)
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves (ground)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon molasses

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2.  Whisk together all of the ingredients thoroughly until they are combined. It may also help to heat up the mixture quickly to help the mixture come together. 

  3. The creamer can be stored in an airtight container the refrigerator for up to one week. It will need to be shaken prior to use! Serve it in coffee, hot chocolate, or hot tea.

  4. Enjoy!