How to Make Almond Milk Coffee Creamer

If you crave creamy coffee without the heaviness of dairy, almond milk coffee creamer for sure is one of the tastiest options you can try at home. As a team of coffee-obsessed folks who test way too many recipes, we’ve tried every version, and trust us, this one never disappoints.

Even if you’re thinking of what almond milk creamer actually is and wondering if it’s good for your morning brew, or finding other options such as vanilla or caramel, then we’ve got your back from start to finish.

What Is Almond Milk Coffee Creamer?

Almond milk coffee creamer is a thick and rich version of normal almond milk made to easily blend into coffee, hot or cold.

It’s normally made with almond milk with a bit of sweetener, and a thickening ingredient like almond butter or syrup to help it mix into coffee without separating. We think of it as almond milk’s more coffee-ready confident cousin.

Is Almond Milk a Good Creamer for Coffee?

Yes, as long as it’s made like a creamer, not like thin drinking milk. Regular almond milk can feel watery. Creamer-style almond milk, mainly homemade, is creamier and blends beautifully.

Our barista always says:

“If you thicken almond milk just a little, it becomes a totally different experience in coffee.”

Almond Milk Coffee Creamer Recipe

Before any details, here’s the quick truth: making almond milk coffee creamer takes about only 5 minutes and uses ingredients you’d definitely already have at home:

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp of almond butter
• 2 tsp of maple syrup
• Half tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: a pinch of salt

How to Make It

1. The first step is to add all ingredients to a blender
2. Then blend for 20–30 seconds and make it smooth and creamy
3. After that, store in the fridge for up to 5 days
4. Shake before using because almond butter settles, which is totally normal

Calories per 2-tablespoon are 35–45 calories based on your sweetener.

Almond Milk Coffee Creamer Nutrition Facts

The reason we like this creamer is how natural it is, so here’s the breakdown of nutritional facts in a simple table:

Nutrition Table

Unlike the commercial versions, our homemade almond milk coffee creamer doesn’t have any stabilizers and sweeteners.

Popular Variations of Almond Milk Coffee Creamer

We like experimenting in our kitchen and sometimes a little too much. Almond milk is the perfect base for flavor play. Below are the variations our team loves the most: all quick yet delicious, and friendly for your morning cup:

Hazelnut Almond Milk Coffee Creamer

You are going to love this; if you like Nutella-adjacent flavors:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp of hazelnut butter
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla
• Optional: pinch of cocoa

How to Make It

1. First step is to add all ingredients to a blender
2. Then blend for 20–30 seconds and make it smooth and creamy
3. After that, add pinch of cocoa for Nutella flavor, store in the fridge for up to 5 days
4. Shake before using

With medium-dark roasts, it goes perfectly.

Almond Milk Coffee Creamer Sugar-Free

For our friends watching sugar intake: this one keeps things creamy but clean.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp of almond butter
• ½ tsp vanilla
• few drops of monk fruit or stevia (optional)

How to Make It

1. First step is to add all ingredients to a blender
2. Then blend for 20–30 seconds and make it smooth and creamy
3. After that, add sweetener and adjust to taste, store in the fridge for up to 5 days
4. Shake before using

Barista tip: Add just one drop of sweetener at a time — these can get sweet fast.

Vanilla Almond Milk Coffee Creamer

This is the one we make the most as it’s simple and goes with every roast:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp of almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

How to Make It

1. First step is to add all ingredients to a blender
2. Then blend for 20–30 seconds and make it smooth and creamy
3. After that, add vanilla and adjust to taste, store in the fridge for up to 5 days
4. Shake before using

Almond Milk Coffee Creamer Caramel

This one shines in cold brew as the caramel sweetness balances the strong coffee perfectly:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp of almond butter
• 1 tsp caramel sauce
• ¼ tsp sea salt

How to Make It

1. First step is to add all ingredients to a blender
2. Then blend for 20–30 seconds and make it smooth and glossy
3. After that, add a bit of sea salt, store in the fridge for up to 5 days
4. Shake before using

Barista tip: Add a tiny bit of extra salt — salted caramel flavor hits harder in coffee.

How to Turn Store-Bought Almond Milk Into Creamer

Good news: you don’t need to buy expensive creamer.

Any almond milk can be made into a creamer with just this trick:

Mix 1 cup almond milk and 1 tbsp almond butter; that’s it.

Shake before pouring, and then you’ll see the difference with better mouthfeel and better layering in iced drinks.

Our barista always jokes:

“Add almond butter and suddenly your almond milk stops acting shy around hot coffee.”

How Do I Make Almond Milk Coffee Creamer Thicker?

Try adding 1 tbsp of almond butter or 1 tsp of coconut cream; while some other thickening options are:

• A splash of oat milk is surprisingly effective
• ½ teaspoon cornstarch slurry
• 1 tsp vanilla syrup

But almond butter remains our team’s favorite as it thickens, adds natural richness, and blends flawlessly.

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