This DIY skinny hazelnut coffee creamer with cinnamon is going to be your new favorite thing to keep on hand!
Hazelnut is my absolute FAVORITE flavor for coffee. There is just something about it that matches incredibly well with the strong taste of coffee beans.
When I became a coffee drinker, it was kind of random. I was always a fan of the fragrance, but the taste was terrible. One day when I was 23, I woke up craving and needing a huge cup of coffee ASAP…it was super weird.
I have such an exact memory of that day too! I had just started another semester of college complete with physics, quantum chemistry and medicinal chemistry. Needless to say, I was staying up late each night and running on empty. It was like my body needed some serious caffeine.
Anyways, I really wanted hazelnut coffee creamer with my coffee, it just sounded amazing. I have been drinking it ever since 🙂 I had always hear rumors that chemists are crazy about their coffee…I guess it was only natural that I became addicted too 😉
Y’all know how I am all about reading the chemicals in everything…coffee creamer, unfortunately, has a ton of chemicals in it that make it really creamy & delicious.
DIY Skinny Hazelnut Coffee Creamer
I am crazy about this stuff! I have made it multiple times in the past few weeks and it is so delicious!
I have even added it to oatmeal, tea, and I even came up with another drink to share with you soon! If you like coffee cream, but like to keep it light and healthy, you will love this skinny hazelnut cinnamon coffee creamer! Bonus, you know exactly what is in to chemical wise 🙂 If you are interested in another awesome hazelnut drink, try this iced hazelnut chocolate coffee or the hot version!
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DIY Skinny Hazelnut Cinnamon Coffee Creamer Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) can fat-free evaporated milk (you can also use sweetened condensed for a creamier version, read below for dairy-free options)
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla cashew milk (you can also use almond milk or regular, but regular milk won’t be as creamy!)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1-2 tsp hazelnut extract (Learn how to make your own here)
- 1 tsp ground pink salt (why pink salt? → read about that here)
- 4 tbsp stevia, coconut sugar, or sweetener of your choice (use more or less to taste)
Directions:
- Add all the ingredients to a big mixing bowl and mix really well. I used the whisk attachment on my hand mixer to get it really frothy. You can just use a whisk if you want.
- To add to a cup of coffee, I would say a few tablespoons to start, but you may want more depending on your flavor preference.
This will keep in the fridge for a few weeks, but it probably won’t last that long!
Dairy-Free Options for Homemade Hazelnut Coffee Creamer
The main recipe for this is the evaporated milk. If you need a dairy-free option, simply switch the canned evaporated milk for a can of coconut milk! It will give it a very slight coconut flavor, but if you get a can of fat-free coconut milk, it will be almost unnoticeable in flavor.
Chemist Note For This Mixture:
Since this “mixture” contains a solution of solids and liquids, make sure you shake vigorously before each use!
I hope you get to try this out soon, and if you do, let me know how you like it! Are you a hazelnut fan? Follow us on Instagram for more fun drinks and tips!
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Thanks so much! And thank y’all for inviting me to link up 🙂 Have a great day!
That looks so good and not full of all the preservatives like so many other creamers!
It is delicious! That is the only thing I hate about creamers, all the chemicals! This is a great alternative 🙂
YUM! And there’s that pretty pink salt again <3
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It is so good!I definitely had to add my favorite pink salt into it also 🙂
Yumm this sounds so good! I love hazelnut flavored anything! I’m just sometimes too lazy to make it from scratch but it doesn’t seem hard.
This one is pretty simple! And only a few ingredients so it makes it easy to buy for 🙂 I agree hazelnut is sooo good!
I eat very healthy. Whole foods and fruits and veggies and all that good stuff but coffee creamer. I love it!! So this is good for me. And I forget how much I love cinnamon until I have it!!
I am the same away! I eat completely clean except my creamer, I love it! That is why I love making my own so I can eliminate the chemicals 🙂 Cinnamon is the best!
if you make your coffee with a french press it will be better tasting.
I agree! So good! I have a post about my favorite tips 🙂
https://www.chemistrycachet.com/easy-french-press-coffee-tips-recipe/
French press is the best! I also love cold brew!
Love this! Making your own creamer makes perfect sense. We love our special creams in our coffee. Thanks for sharing at dishing it & digging It.
Thanks Linda! There is nothing better than some delicious cream in your coffee 🙂
This sounds amazing! I’m with you-hazelnut is definitely my favorite flavor!
Thanks girl! It is so good!
This is yummy and really looks good. ❤
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Thank you! It is really delicious!
Oh, this looks wonderful! Hazelnut extract is going on my shopping list! I think I have everything else on hand. Thanks for sharing t his!
That is great! I hope you really enjoy it! Let me know what you think 🙂
I’ve been searing and searching for the perfect coffee creamer and have yet to find one. I have no idea why I didn’t think of just creating my own sooner- I can’t wait to try this 🙂
I have done the same thing! I always try to find ones that are just simple ingredients, yet still good! It is so hard. This is a great alternative for sure! I hope you enjoy it!
We always have some type of coffee creamer in our refrigerator. Will have to try making this. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
I hope you get to make it! It is so good!! 🙂
Alexis you make me want to drink coffee again !! Sound delicious, thank you for sharing with Pin worthy Wednesday !
This one makes your coffee taste extra good!! Thank you! 🙂
This sounds delish! Although, I’m a black coffee drinker, this would be nice once in awhile. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!
Thanks Lori! This is a nice little way to spice up your coffee 🙂
I just found you through Foodie Friday! YUM! I think that this would taste amazing in Hot Chocolate! I’d love if you’d check out my link listed as “Vals Yummy Recipes: Lemon Cookies”
-Val <3
It would!!! This stuff taste great in so many things 🙂 Thanks for coming by, I will stop by your blog too!
Oooh I need to try this! I love hazelnut coffee creamers, but I can’t buy them since I moved to the UK and I’m really been missing them. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Sarah! I hope you get to make this! It is a really great alternative 🙂
I love hazelnut in my coffee too! I have a theory that if you like the smell of coffee, you will eventually become and addict, it’s what happened to me 🙂
I totally agree with you theory! I always loved the smell, but hated the taste…then one day, I was totally addicted!
YAY!!! I love coffee creamer but I try to avoid carrageenan so this is wonderful! Now if you can tell me how to make heavy cream without carrageenan, I will be in love. Because I cannot find it anywhere on the store shelves! 😉
I will definitely be making this, this week. So glad to see your post on Christine Everyday, I’m a big science reader but typically my blog reads are not related – I’m so interested in checking yours out!
I hate how products always add carrageenan to make it creamier and thicker! I am so happy you came by Rebecca! I love chemistry and being a chemist has helped me with some great research like healthier recipes (and coffee in all forms lol!) I hope you will come back to read often 🙂 I have a fun new series I am sharing tomorrow that I can’t wait to start!
How many calories per tbsp?
1 tbsp of fat free evaporated milk has 12.5 calories in it. Everything else has little to no calories, so it would be about this for this mixture.