Whole30 Vanilla and Cinnamon Coffee Creamer – the perfect addition to your morning cup of joe!
This Whole30 Vanilla Cinnamon Coffee Creamer is going to be your new best friend in the morning!
If you guys know anything about me, it’s that I loooove my cold brew. I make it myself and drink it religiously in the morning (once in a while I mix it up with a good matcha on the weekend). I love mixing up how I drink it and I kind of go through a rotation of options:
My go-to coffee options are: 1) unsweetened almond milk 2) coconut milk 3) nutpods 4) bulletproof coffee 5) when I am not doing Whole30 I love the Califia creamer that has just a tiny bit of sugar in it.
But, as I am currently doing my 3rd round of Whole30, I wanted to try to make a vanilla-flavored creamer that was whole30 compliant (nutpods can do it, why can’t I!). Now, vanilla extract is not compliant on Whole30, but there is nothing that says you cannot use actual vanilla beans. Sooo, I thought I would play around with a compliant coffee creamer using just the vanilla bean, as opposed to vanilla extract….. you guys …. it was amazing. The coconut milk makes it just sweet enough, the vanilla and cinnamon compliment each other perfectly and that pinch of salt just brings out the flavor in everything.
I don’t know, this could be my new go-to…. or at the very least make the rotation!
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Whole30 Vanilla and Cinnamon Coffee Creamer
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2.5 cups 1x
- Category: Coffee/Tea
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Whole30 Vanilla and Cinnamon Coffee Creamer – the perfect addition to your morning cup of joe!
Ingredients
- 2 cups full fat coconut milk (I would recommend using an immersion blender on your coconut milk first to make sure it is fully blended and doesn’t get chunky)
- 1/2 –1 cup unsweetened almond milk (use less almond milk for thicker creamer and more for a thinner creamer)
- pinch of salt
- 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 – 1/2 vanilla bean, slit open (the more vanilla bean you use, the stronger the flavor it will be)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in medium saucepan.
- Bring to medium heat, whisking fairly often, ensuring cinnamon is fully combined.
- Continue whisking and keeping at medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour into glass jar, including vanilla bean, and let sit in fridge overnight.
- Shake well before using, as cinnamon will settle in the fridge.
- Store in airtight container in fridge for 5-7 days.
cindy says
I am trying to lower my saturated fat per my doctor and he wants me to avoid coconut milk, coconut oil but said that MCT would be fine. Could you give me some ideas on how to lower the saturated fat and create a yummy creamer for coffee? No almonds either he said! Thank you.
Erica says
Can you use vanilla extract now that it is a Whole 30 approved ingredient?
Erin says
Yes, you can definitely do that!
Courtney says
SO delicious and easy to make! I have always been a coffee mate creamer user and when I did my whole 30 I needed a creamy alternative.Not only was it great during my whole30 I am Still making this recipe weekly. I add 1 tbsp of date paste now for a little extra sweetness. I would highly recommend!
Erin says
so happy to hear that, Courtney!
Nicole says
what’s the point of cooking this? I’ve made several similar versions but never cooked it- I just toss it all in the blender. Once it hits my coffee, I froth it. Thx!
Jonathan Shull says
This is the best Whole30 compliant coffee creamer! Although I miss my half and half with Demerara sugar this really is fantastic.
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Jonathan! Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback – I really appreciate it!
Jill says
I followed your recipe exactly and it’s still so chunky! I even threw it in the blender this morning after it was cold to blend out the chunks but once I poured it in my iced coffee it still definitely has a chunky texture. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Will the chunks melt in if I put it in hot coffee? I really like the flavor a lot so I really want to make this work. Thank you!
Erin says
Hi Jill! The issue could be a couple things. It could be the brand of coconut milk. But I think the issue is most likely that you poured it into iced coffee. If you poured it into hot coffee, you really shouldn’t have this issue. If you are using cold/iced coffee I would recommend blending both together and see how that works!
Marce says
This looks amazing! Thank you for the recipe. I’m told that vanilla extract is now ok for the whole30. Have you seen this change?
Erin says
Hi! Yes! I did see that change earlier this year – here is the corresponding article: https://whole30.com/whole30-extracts/
Marce says
Thanks so much for the link, I have been wanting to make this but had no luck in my small town with the vanilla beans! So I will try now with the pure vanilla extract! Have a great day.
Erin says
Awesome! Great to hear 🙂 I know I was excited when that rule was modified – so much easier to come by vanilla extract!
Annie Jarvensivu says
Hi there! So I made this today for my whole 30 and when I put it in the fridge after cooking it, it separated and there’s a layer on top from the coconut milk, I’m assuming. Did I not cook it enough? Or is this normal? Also, do you think in the AM when I make my coffee (I use cold brew), I could add my coffee and creamer into my nutribullet and it’ll turn out okay? Thanks!!
Erin says
Hi Annie! Yes, separation is normal – to some extent this will depend how cold your fridge is, keeping it towards the front of your fridge will help – but yes just give it a shake in the morning to reincorporate it! And yes, i think if you added it all to a nutribullet it would blend up nicely!
Michelle says
Can you use vanilla extract? In place of the bean? If so how much? Thanks
Erin says
Hi Michelle! You can use vanilla extract in place of the bean, but just in case you are making this for Whole30, vanilla extract isn’t compliant but if you just use the raw bean it is fine! If you do use extract you would only need about a 1/4 teaspoon! Hope that helps!
Diane Hoffmaster says
Actually, everything I have read says that vanilla and other extracts ARE allowed on Whole30. Id be curious to know why it wouldn’t be? https://whole30.com/the-official-can-i-have-guide-to-the-whole30/
Erin says
Hi Diane! There was a very recent change to the Whole30 program rules that made vanilla (and some other extracts) compliant. You can read more about the change here: https://whole30.com/whole30-extracts/. Hope that helps!!
Laura Kartsounes says
I used vanilla bean powder (adjusted and added more because it was delish!)
The recipe itself was adding “heaven” to my coffee! Thanks Diane!
Renee says
Can I make this minus the Almond milk?
Erin says
You could, I just use the almond milk to thin it out more so it is more coffee creamer-like and to help it thicken up less in the fridge as well. It will still work, as long as you are okay with the consistency!
Shea says
hello there! i’ve been wanting to make this recipe for months (nutpods have become tedious to buy constantly…) but am struggling finding vanilla beans that are priced well (i’m in the metro area as well! hi neighbor!). Could i ask where you get yours and the price? or do you think using a well vanilla extract would suffice?
Thanks for your time!
Shea
Erin says
Hi, Shea! Oh my gosh I know! What is with the price of vanilla lately! I have been ordering mine off of Thrive Market – they still aren’t cheap right now, but better than in most of the stores that I have seen!!
Bryann says
Do you add to hot or iced coffee or both?
Erin says
Good Question! It can be used in either hot or cold coffee, but I would say if you use it in cold coffee I would throw it in a blender for a bit to really combine it. It will combine the best with hot coffee!
Michelle says
I was wondering, does cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes mean to simmer ?
Erin says
Yes! A nice soft simmer will be perfect!
Stacy says
Hi Erin! I found your recipe and made it last night. I am on my first Whole30. I have to preface my post by saying I do not cook. Therefore, I don’t have a lot of knowledge about cooking (i.e, tips, tricks, etc. as it relates to ingredients).
Having said that, I found this recipe fairly easy to make.
I used it in my coffee this morning and found that it left an oily feeling on my lips.
Any suggestions on how to fix that or is that just a result of using full fat coconut milk.
Erin says
Hi Stacy! I have never heard anyone complain of an an oily feeling? Hmmm… if you aren’t used to coconut milk it might just be that, otherwise I suppose it could be the brand? I generally use Thai Kitchen and have always had good luck. Hope that helps! Glad you found the recipe easy! And way to go on your first Whole30!!
Stacy says
Thanks, Erin! I used Trader Joe’s brand for my coconut milk. And you’re right, I am not used to coconut milk so that may be the reason for the oily feel.
Dawn Beard says
I just Saw this, but my husband and I use our little ninja blender when we put coconut oil in our coffee. It helps it become creamy like a latte!