DIY coffee creamer is easy! With minutes of prep, this gingerbread coffee creamer has plenty of warming spices, it’s a little sweet and adds so much flavour to your favourite cuppa coffee or tea! Super fun and festive for the holiday season!
Ever since I made pumpkin spice coffee creamer, I knew I had to try another version.
So today I’m super happy to be sharing this festive gingerbread coffee creamer recipe with you guys.
I’ve been using non stop, it’s that yummy.
It has lots of gingerbread flavour and really amps up that regular cuppa joe.
Step aside eggnog lattes, there’s a new kid in town!
I’m thinking Santa may appreciate some of this left for him.
He has a big night, after all. A little coffee with his milk and cookies is probably a good idea, don’t ya think?
Why We Love This Gingerbread Coffee Creamer
- It’s made with just 8 simple ingredients.
- It comes together in less than 15 minutes.
- Gingerbread creamer makes for such a fun homemade food gift, especially during the holidays.
- You can use your favourite dairy or non-dairy base in this recipe.
- Of course, it tastes delicious!
How To Make This DIY Coffee Creamer
- In a bowl, combine molasses with brown sugar, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
- Whisk or stir until everything is smooth.
- Pour creamer into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the molasses mixture and whisk until combined.
- Heat through, stirring occasionally.
Can I Use Dairy or Another Non Dairy?
Absolutely!
Vanilla almond coffee cream was used as the base, but you could use milk, half and half, cream, coffee cream, soy milk, oat milk, plain almond milk or whatever you prefer.
Storing This Flavoured Coffee Creamer
Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
It will last for as long as the best before date of your dairy or non dairy.
Tips and Variations
- As mentioned, almond coffee creamer was used as a base of this homemade coffee creamer recipe (making it a dairy-free coffee creamer). You could sub with your favourite dairy creamer instead (if you prefer).
- This is a little sweet (it is the holidays, after all!). If you prefer things less sweet, consider reducing the brown sugar and molasses. Alternatively, if you like things super sweet, add more. Do what makes you happy!
- When making this gingerbread coffee creamer, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and don’t leave it. Whisk occasionally while heating and don’t boil. You just want to heat through and allow the flavours to come together.
- This gingerbread creamer makes for a lovely homemade food gift. Wrap with a pretty ribbon, top with a tag and make someone really happy! Homemade cookie spread makes for a lovely gift too.
- Shake before using. The spices can settle so you’re gonna want to give them a little mix before adding to your coffee.
- Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar, if you like.
- Add a splash of creamer to hot chocolate for a little something special!
More Yummy Holiday Treats
If you make this homemade gingerbread creamer recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla almond coffee creamer, or your favourite dairy or non dairy
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a bowl or mixing dish, whisk together the molasses, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg until smooth and combined.
- Pour the vanilla almond coffee creamer into a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk molasses mixture into the coffee creamer.
- Heat through, stirring occasionally, until the edges start to bubble a little and it's heated through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Pour into a storage jar, cover and store in the fridge. Shake before using. The creamer should last as long as the best-by date of the dairy or non dairy creamer you used. Enjoy!
Notes
- As mentioned, almond coffee creamer was used as a base of this homemade coffee creamer recipe (making it a dairy-free coffee creamer). You could sub with your favourite dairy creamer instead (if you prefer).
- This is a little sweet (it is the holidays, after all!). If you prefer things less sweet, consider reducing the brown sugar and molasses. Alternatively, if you like things super sweet, add more. Do what makes you happy!
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and don’t leave it. Whisk occasionally while heating and don’t boil. You just want to heat through and allow the flavours to come together.
- Shake before using. The spices can settle so you’re gonna want to give them a little mix before adding to your coffee.
Nutrition estimate (if provided) is based on 1 Serving.
Nutrition information (if provided) is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are guidelines only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Courtney
I really wanted to love this but I feel there was too much ginger. 😬 I can’t taste anything else. I will make again and half the ginger to see how it turns out. Thanks for the idea! I love gingerbread!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Hi Courtney! I really wanted the gingerbread flavour to pop as that is the main flavour. You can certainly use less ginger (and molasses), if you like, for less of a pronounced flavour. Happy holidays!
Kelly | Foodtasia
Oh yum! What a delicious addition to morning coffee! I’m thinking it would be fantastic in a mug of hot milky tea as well! A lovely treat!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yes! Thanks so much, Kelly 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
My daughter would love this! And I would too! Talk about a flavor boost for my cup of coffee! Such a great idea and one I will be making ASAP! I can’t wait!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Really happy to hear that! Thank you Kathy! Enjoy!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
Another lovely homemade coffee creamer idea – beautiful! Love the fact that you used not just gingerbread spices but molasses as well!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much, Ben!!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I’m definitely trying this, Dawn!! I have been all about the gingerbread treats these days and this would make for such a terrific cup of coffee in the morning! I love that you made it dairy-free too!! Can’t wait to try!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Hope you love it, Katherine! Thank you 🙂
Leanne
I’m going to need to make a batch of this for our pot of coffee this weekend! Nothing better than sipping on a festive flavoured coffee while sitting by the Christmas tree!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yay! Agreed! Enjoy, my friend 🙂
Matt - Total Feasts
I’ve never been one for the egg nog latte, so I say bring on the gingerbread! Much better flavour for coffee!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
So happy you agree! Thanks Matt!
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The perfect holiday treat! I need to surprise my kids with this when they’re home! 🙂 Happy weekend, my friend!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yay! Hope you guys love! Same to you, my friend 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
This is just the thing for my holiday coffee! I love gingerbread flavours and they pair so beautifully with coffee. Can’t wait to try 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
So happy to hear that! Thanks Jennifer!
David @ Spiced
Dawn! It’s like you’re reading my mind with this recipe. Every year around this time, I go hunting for gingerbread coffee creamer. It’s not easy to find, and I’m kinda particular about my coffee creamers – too many of them taste fake. In fact, for 50 weeks a year I just use a splash of half-and-half…but for the last 2 weeks of December, I want gingerbread coffee creamer! You’re a genius, my friend. A genius.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Hope you love this one, David! It’s super flavourful! Thank you 🙂
Valentina
Oh my gosh, I might even just drink the creamer! 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Haha..I hear ya. 😉 Thank you!
Marissa
ooh what a delicious and festive way to enjoy my morning coffee! I can’t wait to try this, Dawn! I could imagine it as a spiked version for evening coffee too – maybe a splash of rum or bourbon!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yay! Thank you Marissa! Such a great idea 😉
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I’m so excited to try this Dawn! It sounds so incredibly cozy for the winter season. I’ve never made homemade coffee cream either! Pinned and dying to try!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yay! Thanks Mary Ann! Enjoy 🙂
Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl
I always like a little coffee with my cream!! LOL! So this is right up my alley! I absolutely love gingerbread flavor and feel like it often gets pushed aside. Most definitely trying this out – for me, with heavy cream because it’s the holidays!! Great recipe, my friend!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Haha! Thanks Haylie! Hope you love it 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
OK, I don’t even need coffee to put this in, I’ll just drink it straight, thank you! OMG gingerbread flavors are the best! This looks so good, Dawn!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Lol…not a bad idea 😉 Thanks Kelsie!
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes
Such a gorgeous addition to a drink to make it lovely and festive! 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Alexandra!