Those who enjoy morning coffee likely use some kind of flavored creamer to add the perfect finishing touches, yet without proper consideration it could add unnecessary calories and sugar into their day. Unfortunately, many flavored creamers contain high amounts of sugar with few essential nutrients; the good news is that creating homemade healthy creamer at home with ingredients that are better for you may be easier than most store-bought alternatives.

Homemade creamer offers many advantages, including being in control of the ingredients and meeting any special dietary needs or preferences. When making homemade flavored creamer at home, you have full control of all aspects of production from ingredients used to flavoring options that suit you personally – be it maple syrup, honey or low-calorie sweeteners such as stevia or monk fruit extract – right down to using grass-fed dairy for an even creamier finish and saving money compared to store-bought versions! Ultimately homemade versions tend to be less cost effective.

As a first step, it’s necessary to select a base recipe for your flavored creamer. There are various dairy, plant-based and non-dairy milk alternatives you could try (soy milk, almond milk or coconut milk are some examples), although dairy-free versions tend to contain less added sugar while plant-based ones such as Califia or Nut Pods plant-based creamers contain only 2 grams per non-heaping half teaspoon serving (adding the sugar content is usually determined by what a particular brand contains).

Once you’ve chosen your base, it’s time to add flavor. Vanilla extract is often called for, but try other popular choices such as hazelnut, pumpkin spice or toasted marshmallow. When everything has been mixed, transfer into an airtight container/glass jar and store in the fridge until your recipe is ready to use.

Flavored coffee creamers typically last in the fridge up to one week, though you can also freeze them and use later. Just be sure to label and check them for spoilage before thawing and using again.

This healthy coffee creamer recipe is ideal for anyone following the 21 Day Fix, 2B Mindset or Weight Watchers meal plans. Each serving only counts 3 points on the WW 2023 Purple Plan and it’s free from sugar, gluten and soy! With just milk, cream and vanilla as its bases plus some healthy ingredients for extra flavoring – you’re ready to whip this delicious flavored creamer up in just minutes – perfect for use with coffee, tea or baked goods!