Brown Sugar Creamer Recipe - Fed & Fit (2024)

This homemade, brown sugar creamer is the perfect sweet addition to any coffee or tea for a delicious treat, anytime!

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  • This recipe is…
  • What is Brown Sugar Creamer?
    • What does brown sugar creamer taste like?
    • Is it too sweet?
  • Brown Sugar Creamer Ingredients
  • How to Make Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer
  • Tips for the Best Brown Sugar Creamer
  • Brown Sugar Creamer Recipe Variations
  • Serving Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer
  • More Favorite Drink Recipes
  • Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer Recipe

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What is Brown Sugar Creamer?

Have you ever had the iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Latte from Starbucks? It is arguably one of my favorite indulgences if I’m going to order out for a coffee. So, naturally, I have been on a mission to recreate the deliciousness that comes in that cup from the comfort of my own home. Not only can I enjoy my perfectly crafted, customized to my liking coffee any time I want, but it is also so much more cost-efficient to make at home. This brown sugar creamer is as simple as the name implies – made with brown sugar, half and half, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of salt to bring it all together, you won’t miss the store-bought version!

What does brown sugar creamer taste like?

Brown sugar creamer has a deep, caramelized, sweet flavor from the brown sugar and a creamy texture from the half and half. There’s a faint hint of vanilla that accentuates the richer notes of the brown sugar sweetness and a touch of salt that balances everything out.

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Is it too sweet?

While everyone’s meter for sweetness will be different, we found that this brown sugar creamer is incredibly balanced with just the right amount of brown sugar to add a little sweetness to your coffee or beverage of choice without being saccharine.

Brown Sugar Creamer Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients for this recipe, and I bet that most of them are already in your fridge or pantry! Here’s what you’ll use:

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  • 2 cups of half and half
  • ½ cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt

How to Make Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer

The process of making this creamer is so easy! Here’s how to make it:

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  1. Combine ingredients – to a medium saucepan on the stove, add all of the ingredients, and whisk to combine.
  2. Bring to simmer – bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat.
  3. Let cool – let the creamer cool, then store it in the fridge in a covered container, like these mason jars, or pour over coffee as you would like!

Tips for the Best Brown Sugar Creamer

Adjust the sweetness – use more or less brown sugar depending on your desired level of sweetness.

Adjust the amounts – this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make a larger batch.

Give it a shake – the sugar should be well incorporated into the mix from simmering the ingredients on the stove, but since it is homemade and does not contain any stabilizers, give it a good shake before pouring.

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Brown Sugar Creamer Recipe Variations

  • Use heavy cream or milk – if you want an extra creamy version of this recipe, use heavy cream in place of the half and half. If you prefer a less creamy version, substitute whole milk.
  • Make it dairy free – use full-fat canned coconut milk to make this recipe dairy free.
  • Substitute the brown sugar – use coconut sugar in place of the brown sugar for a nuttier, less sweet flavor.

Serving Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer

This creamer is absolutely delicious poured over an iced or hot coffee, but is also really tasty mixed in with black tea for a brown sugar milk tea version.

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Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer

4.65 — Votes 76 votes

By Cassy Joy Garcia

Prep: 2 minutes mins

Cook: 5 minutes mins

Total: 7 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

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This homemade, brown sugar creamer is the perfectly sweet addition to any coffee or tea for a delicious treat, anytime!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups half and half
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt fine

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan on the stove and whisk together.

  • Bring the mixer to a simmer, whisking occassionally.

  • Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Store in a mason jar in the fridge and pour over coffee as desired.

Recipe Notes

Tips, Tricks, and Variations:

  • Adjust the sweetness – use more or less brown sugar depending on your desired level of sweetness.
  • Adjust the amounts – this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make a larger batch.
  • Give it a shake – the sugar should be well incorporated into the mix from simmering the ingredients on the stove, but since it is homemade and does not contain any stabilizers, give it a good shake before pouring to combine any separation.
  • Use heavy cream or milk – if you want an extra creamy version of this recipe, use heavy cream in place of the half and half. If you prefer a less creamy version, substitute whole milk.
  • Make it dairy free – use full fat coconut milk to make this recipe dairy free.
  • Substitute the brown sugar – use coconut sugar in place of the brown sugar for a nuttier, less sweet flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.4g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 6.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 21.2mg

Additional Info

Course: Condiment, Drink

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 127

Keyword: brown sugar coffee creamer, coffee creamer

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FAQs

How to make coffee with creamer and sugar? ›

Create Lattes And Cappuccinos With Coffee Creamer

You can easily make them at home using coffee creamer. For lattes, combine 1/2 espresso shot with 1/2 cup milk or cream and 1-2 tablespoons of sugar. For cappuccinos, combine 1/2 espresso shot with 1/2 cup milk or cream and 2-4 tablespoons of sugar.

What are the ingredients in coffee creamer? ›

Ingredients. WATER, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR HIGH OLEIC CANOLA), AND LESS THAN 2% OF MICELLAR CASEIN (A MILK DERIVATIVE)**, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN.

Is half and half a good coffee creamer? ›

However, for an ingredient that can sweeten your favorite drinks, half-and-half may be the healthier option. It's not only lower in calories than coffee creamer but also less processed, contains healthier fats, and less likely to contain additives and extra sugar.

How much creamer for 8 ounces of coffee? ›

Add 1 - 3 liquid creamer singles to an 8 oz cup of coffee to whiten and flavor your cup.

What is the ratio of coffee sugar and creamer? ›

Just follow the 1, 2, 3 recipe. Use one stick of Nescafe Classic, 2 teaspoons of sugar, three teaspoons of Coffee Mate Creamer. Just add water and you're done. Cheers.

What is the ratio of coffee creamer to milk? ›

For comparison, add roughly 3 Tbsp powdered creamer or 8 Tbsp liquid coffee creamer to equal 1/4 cup of whole milk. Adjust to taste based on strength, flavor, and color desired. Start with less creamer since it may curdle or get bitter if overheated in coffee.

Is it cheaper to make your own coffee creamer? ›

Cost-Effective: Homemade coffee creamer can save you a pretty penny in the long run. Plus, many homemade creamer recipes use ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it budget-friendly.

What is McDonald's creamer made of? ›

Ingredients: Skim Milk, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Polyphosphate, Datem, Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan. Contains: Milk. Important Note : At McDonald's, we take great care to serve quality, great-tasting menu items to our customers each and every time they visit our restaurants.

Is it OK to drink coffee with creamer everyday? ›

And while it might seem like an innocent pour or two of creamer won't do any harm, over time, the cumulative effect of these chemicals can be just plain unhealthy — that partially hydrogenated oil alone has been identified as problematic for heart health by the Mayo Clinic.

What coffee creamer is best if you have high cholesterol? ›

Cream and half-n-half.

More cholesterol-friendly choices include nonfat or low-fat options or plant-based milks with no saturated fat.

What is coffee with half and half called? ›

BREVE. A Breve is an espresso drink that uses half and half or cream instead of milk.

Can you put too much creamer in coffee? ›

Too much consumption of sugar-free creamer can actually lead to serious health issues, such as Type 2 Diabetes. Coffee can make or break your diet and health. If you enjoy coffee everyday, you are most likely to use creamer everyday, which could be harmful to your body overtime.

What is the best coffee to sugar ratio? ›

The ratio of coffee to sugar can be either 1:1 or 1:2. What does this mean? An iced coffee usually has 2 teaspoons of coffee, so to drink it moderately sweet, you will add 2 teaspoons of sugar, while to drink it sweet, you will add 4 teaspoons.

Does coffee creamer need to be refrigerated? ›

While liquid creamers benefit from refrigeration to maintain freshness after opening, powdered creamers are shelf-stable and do not require refrigeration. However, storing all varieties in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture is essential for prolonging their shelf life.

Do you put cream and sugar in coffee? ›

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The dashes of sugar, splashes of cream and drizzles of flavored syrups can take your cup of coffee from zero calories and sugar to the opposite end of the spectrum. Full-fat dairy products like cream, half-and-half and whole milk are some of the most common ingredients to add to coffee.

Why do you need to stir your coffee after adding the sugar or the creamer? ›

When you add sugar to your coffee it sinks to the bottom and slowly dissolves into the liquid. As it dissolves, it increases the density of the liquid causing it to become heavier and therefore remain at the bottom of the cup. It is necessary to mix the drink in order to ensure even sweetness.

Do you put milk or sugar in coffee first? ›

If you take sugar in your coffee, factors such as solubility (and kinetic energy) would suggest you should add it before any sort of cold dairy is involved.

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