Thirsty for more keto coffee recipes? Try my keto coffee, keto bulletproof coffee, and keto whipped coffee. I’m not too proud to admit I have a coffee addiction. I can’t go a day without at least two cups of coffee, and while I have nothing against black coffee, I strongly prefer creamer in my coffee. When I’m on a keto diet, you better believe this keto coffee creamer recipe comes in handy!
Why I love this recipe
3 ingredients. All you need is coconut milk, heavy cream, and a sugar-free sweetener of your choosing. Ready in minutes. From prep to pan, this entire keto creamer recipe is ready in under 5 minutes. 9 flavor options. I’m partial to plain creamer, but I tested a ton of different flavorings, so you’ll never get bored. Cheaper than store-bought. Thankfully, companies are starting to wise up and make more keto products, but boy, are they expensive! That’s why I prefer making my own creamer at home.
Ingredients needed
Canned coconut milk. You must use the coconut milk from a can, not from a carton. The latter does not have the same thickness required. Heavy cream. Just a little is used to balance out the coconut milk. You can also use keto condensed milk if you prefer a sweeter creamer. Granulated sweetener of choice. Either a brown sugar substitute, keto powdered sugar, or allulose. Do not use erythritol or monk fruit sweeteners, as these do not dissolve like traditional sugar does.
How to make keto-friendly coffee creamer
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. “You are a genius! So much healthier than HWC at least for me. I appreciate you so much. Thank you 😀.” – Cher Step 1- Simmer. Add the creamer ingredients to a small saucepan. On medium heat, bring it to a gentle simmer. Once the sweetener has dissolved, remove from the heat. Step 2- Let it cool. Place a lid on the pan and let sit for 40 minutes or until room temperature. Once it has cooled, whisk to ensure there’s no separation. Step 3- Store. Transfer to a glass bottle or mason jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Arman’s recipe tips
Don’t worry if your creamer separates in the jar. Just give it a quick shake before pouring. Make it creamier. Add an extra 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, or use coconut cream instead. Make it dairy-free. Use unsweetened almond milk or almond creamer. Just double-check to make sure there are no added sugars. Add healthy fats like MCT oil, coconut oil, or grass-fed butter. Whisk in some collagen for extra protein (or make my protein coffee!).
Storage instructions
To store: Creamers should always be stored in the refrigerator, in a sealed jar or bottle. It will keep well for up to 1 month. While this low carb coffee creamer tastes great on its own, here are some fun flavors for some variety! For the flavor extracts, add them into the saucepan with all the ingredients and simmer together.
French vanilla. Add 1 vanilla bean and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Hazelnut. Use keto brown sugar as the sweetener and 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract. Caramel. Replace one tablespoon of sweetener with two tablespoons of keto caramel. Italian sweet cream. Add 1 teaspoon butter extract and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mocha. Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. Pumpkin spice. Add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Chocolate. Add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Chocolate peppermint. Add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Cinnamon. Add 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
To freeze: Place the creamer in a freezer-friendly container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
More low-carb coffee recipes to try
Keto iced coffee Keto frappuccino Keto pumpkin spiced latte Peanut butter coffee
Originally published April 2022, updated and republished May 2024
