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DIY Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Cookie Coffee Creamer

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One of the main parts of my everyday routine is my coffee time. Usually it starts in the morning with a cup of hot joe to wake me up. Throughout the day I have a cup here and there when I need to take a break and reward myself. A cup of coffee to me is a moment to relax amongst the chaos of the day no matter what is going on. Coffee has been a favorite past time of mine since I was sixteen working as a barista in local coffee shops in Michigan. Part of this was coming up with new coffee recipes that helped my love for coffee grow. One of the things that has made every cup of coffee more exciting for me is adding coffee syrups to the mix. Of course I use my regular half & half creamer, but adding flavored syrups has really amped up my coffee time and made creating new recipes fun!

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I wanted to share one of the simplest recipes that I use almost every day during my beloved coffee time. This is actually the recipe that I used to get Mr. LMB to like coffee, so it must be good. There are a million different variations of this recipe so don’t feel stuck if you need to substitute for certain ingredients. If you are using the Tate+Lyle® Gourmet Beverage Syrups, you won’t be disappointed with whatever combination you come up with. Since 1878, Tate+Lyle® has been a trusted sweetener brand in the U.K. Their pure cane sugars have graced the finest tables in the British Isles and now some of their sugars and syrups are available in the US. Tate+Lyle® Gourmet Beverage Syrups come in three flavors: Vanilla Pure Cane Syrup, Hazelnut Pure Cane Syrup, and Caramel Pure Cane Syrup. The syrups are the perfect way to enjoy a delicious hot or cold beverage customized to your taste, anytime. They are also Fairtrade certified. Brilliant!DSC_1524To make the DIY delicious coffee creamer:

– 1 cup half & half

– 1 cup almond milk

– 4 tbsp. Tate+Lyle® Caramel Pure Cane Syrup

– 4 tbsp. Tate+Lyle® Vanilla Pure Cane Syrup

– 1 tbsp. cinnamon

DIY coffee creamer - so easy & really amps up your coffee time!
DIY coffee creamer - so easy & really amps up your coffee time!
You can store the extra creamer in a mason jar or right in the creamer dish in the refrigerator. I always use the expiration date on the half & half & almond milk as an expiration guide on the creamer. Just mix all of the ingredients together & enjoy! The vanilla and caramel add a velvety smooth flavor and sweet aroma, and they are the perfect way to reward yourself with coffeehouse flavor, anytime.

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DIY coffee creamer - so easy & really amps up your coffee time!

DIY coffee creamer - so easy & really amps up your coffee time! DSC_1541
Some days I like my coffee sweet and some days I like it less sweet. I like the versatility I have with the syrups & all the different combination options I have right on my very own coffee cart. Having the syrups is good on the budget too because I’m less tempted to hit up my local coffee shop when I have all of this right at my fingertips.

Tate+Lyle® Gourmet Beverage Syrups can be found in the sugars aisle at Walmart and other fine retailers. You can connect with Tate+Lyle® Gourmet Beverage Syrups on: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. You can also sign up for the Tate+Lyle® email newsletter here.

Click here to download a coupon for $1.50 off of Tate+Lyle® Gourmet Beverage Syrups.

I want to hear your favorite creamer recipes because like I said I always want to try new coffee creamer combinations. Leave your answer in the comments section below for a chance to win a $100 Walmart Gift Card!!

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  1. Joan says

    A creamer combo I really like is:

    l C almond milk
    l C whipping cream or half and half
    1/2 tsp cloves
    1/2 tsp ginger
    1 tsp cinnamon
    5 T maple syrup
    Put a jar with lid and shake until mixed well.
    Tweak according to individual tastes.

    This is really good used in not only coffee, but in a cup of heated almond milk. Nice near bedtime and no caffeine.

  3. Shina turner says

    Oh my gosh, I love making homemade creamers! The best one I have ever made tastes like strudel cake!

    1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
    1/2 cup heavy cream
    1 cup half and half
    1 tablespoon cinnamon
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 teaspoon almond extract
    1/2 pinch nutmeg
    Put in a jar and shake

  4. Jen H says

    I like to put milk and sugar free caramel syrup (Torani) in my electric frother and pour it on top of my coffee. Then if I am feeling festive I sprinkle pumpkin pie seasoning on top or drizzle caramel sauce on top.

  11. Mami2jcn says

    I don’t drink coffee but my husband does and he likes to add a tiny bit of caramel to his coffee.

  13. heather says

    I have never tried to combine creamers in my coffee. My favorite creamer is the liquid hazelnut so yummy.

  20. Jenni says

    I don’t drink coffee often and I’ve never tried to make my own creamer! But I am loving all these ideas! I’m hosting a brunch soon and I think I’ll try to make something like this! Thanks for the coupon link!!!

  23. Cynthia C says

    I haven’t experimented much with creamers, but I like chocolate flavored ones in my coffee to make a mocha.

  30. Carol says

    Since my husband is a hobby sugarmaker I love just plain maple syrup in my coffee. But lately I’ve been adding a good quality cocoa mix to warmed vanilla almond milk. The cocoa powder stays suspended in the almond milk, unlike cow’s milk. It’s perfect just before bed.

  33. Erika says

    Not a creamer, but similar: I love making homemade steamers, so I’d use some vanilla syrup in them! 🙂

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  35. Tricia says

    I love all the recipe ideas….and would like to bring my husband to the dark side…..coffee

  36. Aimee Cox says

    I like to use plain coconut milk creamer with almond extract and cinnamon without any sugar in it.

  39. Michelle Mann says

    I can only drink flavored coffee. I’m spoiled. I also love hot chocolate. I melt down some milk chocolate and add that to even make it more flavorful and add homemade whip cream. Yum!

  41. Sarah says

    I don’t have a creamer recipe, I use the premade flavors, but now I certainly want to give it a try!

  42. Allie says

    I use 1 can sweetened condensed milk+ 1 can evaporated milk and 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla extract and a pinch of nutmeg or almond extract as well. Yuummmo!

  44. D Schmidt says

    I would use Tate+Lyle® Gourmet Beverage Syrup to make myself a relaxing and delicious milky coffee drink after work to warm up during the winter. I particularly like the sound of the caramel variety.

  48. Jodi says

    I love coffee and will be making your yummy creamer! i thought it would make a great Christmas gift to give to friends!!

  53. Jennifer Dawn says

    I have never made my own creamer. I usually just add some milk and sugar to my coffee. This makes me want to give it a try now though. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

  56. Edward Antrobus says

    I don’t usually put creamer in my coffee. That fact caused some confusion last week when I left my mug in a coworker’s truck and she offered to return it the next day with her own home roasted brew. She started the phone call asking if I like peppermint mocha creamer. Frankly, I’m not a fan of any member of the mint family, and told her that. So she wasn’t going to give me the coffee because she couldn’t imagine drinking coffee without creamer!
    I’ll be boring and say that with the gift card, I’d buy some groceries and household items.

  57. Jessie C. says

    Everything tastes better with cinnamon to me especially for fall. My favorite homemade creamer recipe contains mainly cinnamon extract and vanilla extract , plus some almond milk.
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  62. rachel says

    Heavy cream plus a splash of vanilla extract and just a pinch of cardamom adds quite a fun flavor!

  63. Elle says

    I like to add a bit of nutella to my coffee on occasion. If the coffee is hot enough and you put the nutella in first and spread it a bit in the cup/mug then when you stir, it mostly dissolves and make a delicious concoction.

  66. Madeline says

    I use a French Press to froth milk (so quick and easy), and then I add cocoa powder and nutmeg.

  68. Josie R. says

    I like to add cinnamon sticks to the coffee basket. Also a vanilla bean if I have one.

    Haven’t tried to make creamer yet, but after buying a “well known” brand – I am convinced I could do a better job of making it.

  81. Deborah Anderson says

    When I’m out of flavored creamer and/or flavored syrup, I use half & half and a dash of Amaretto di Saronno. The amaretto flavor is heavenly, and there’s not enough alcohol to make any difference. 🙂

  82. Shannon says

    I would use it in my afternoon coffee as a treat to reward myself for making it through the day! I don’t have any creamer recipes but I like flavored creamer with a few drops of agave.

  85. Anne says

    I love vanilla flavoring in coffee and tea, so my favorite creamer is made with half-and-half, vanilla, and maple syrup or honey. Sweet and tasty!

  87. Gina M says

    I would use the caramel syrup in my morning coffee to sweeten it, and give it flavor! My favorite combination for a latte has been caramel syrup with chocolate sauce drizzled on top.

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  99. Cindy Merrill says

    My favorite creamer recipe: 1 cup coconut almond milk, 1/2 tsp maple extract, 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup: Use generously for coffee or to make hot cocoa.

  100. Stephanie V. says

    I love vanilla lattes so use 2 drops organic liquid vanilla and vanilla almond milk with my espresso shot — so good!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  101. Margaret Smith says

    I like to add a small serving of chocolate and let it melt. Really makes a great combination

  108. g. penrod says

    I make a gal. of coffee then fix that the way I drink it add my flavoring to the gal. then put in the frig. so I can have iced coffee any time I wish with out the hassle.

  115. Anastasia Falling says

    You know, for my coffee, I use a vanilla powder creamer… but I also mix hot cocoa mix into my coffee. Then it’s like a caffeinated hot chocolate! )

  119. Crystal F says

    I’ve never tried to make my own creamer before. I may have to look into these though. I’ve got a teenager that is really getting into coffee so I’m sure she would like to experiment with these. Thank you!

  122. Kari says

    I don’t really drink a lot of creamer or flavored coffees. But, yesterday at the grocery I saw some Soy Pumpkin Nog and I wondered how that would be in a hot drink.

  128. ANGEL JACKLYN says

    I USE 4 SCOOPS SUGAR AND INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT FRENCH VANILLA, IT TASTES GREAT, A NEW ADDICTION =)

  131. Rosanne says

    I use my Keurig to make Extra Bold Dark roast coffee. i had an a tsp of stevia. then I add Half & Half and Natural Bliss Sweet Cream creamer. i add a different one of these to this mixture Hazelnut, Vanilla, orCinnamon creme to have flavor variety.

  133. Susan Ladd says

    I like to add pumpkin to my coffee in the morning and it so yummy. I want to thank you for this wonderful sweep and Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

  134. Terri Moore says

    I love salted caramels so think that would make a delicious creamer – just the right blend of sweet and tart.

  136. Sonya Morris says

    I use half and half with caramel which seems pretty bland after reading all the other creamer mixes!

  138. Julie says

    I don’t drink coffee. But my husband does. He likes to add cinnamon to his coffee for a little pick me up.

  139. April V. says

    If you have a stick blender, you can easily make this lower fat version:

    1/2 C skim milk
    1 tsp vanilla
    1 tsp allspice
    2 tbsp. stevia based sweetener (or use whatever sweetener you prefer)
    use the stick blender to whip it up to almost whipped cream texture. You’ll want to make this fresh unless you want to blend it each morning before use. I use half the recipe for the family’s use for two days (three people).

  141. Kathy Pease says

    I don’t know any recipes but I do love pumpkin spice creamer and will have to look up a recipe

  143. Lisa V. says

    I’m sort of new at these fancy coffees, and I’ve only had caramel added to mine. I actually need some recipes myself.

  144. Cori Westphal says

    I make my own peppermint mocha creamer by taking regular creamer, adding a drop or two of peppermint extract and a couple tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa. Then just a dab (or a few) of sugar. And boom! Pure bliss!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  150. Tara O. says

    My favorite creamer recipe is so easy – I just put a splash of French vanilla creamer and then a little bit bigger of a splash of Hazelnut creamer in my coffee!

  157. sarah hirsch says

    I don’t really have any recipes, i would like to hear some too. i would just ad d the creamer to hot cocoa

  158. Betty C says

    I don’t normally add anything to my coffee but occasionally I will add chocolate syrup and whipped cream.

  161. Sarah L says

    I don’t like coffee so I have no creamer recipes.
    I’d like to try the caramel in hot chocolate.
    Thanks for the contest.

  171. Stephanie Larison says

    I’ve never made my own before, but I do like adding flavors to my coffee, esp anything vanilla, yum!

  175. saralynns2 says

    My favorite coffee creamer to make is mixing white hot chocolate powered with finely crushed candy cane- peppermint white mocha flavor!

  181. Elisabeth Ashley says

    I normally just use half and half, since it’s creamier than milk and does not have the artificial flavor of non dairy creamer.

  182. angie says

    I am not one who makes my own creamers. I buy them. LOL And I don’t combine them to create something new. I am boring that way. BUT I will say that I sometimes use eggnog AS a creamer this time of year and it is DELICIOUS! I also will use hot cocoa mix in a pinch when I run out of creamer. Makes a decent mocha! LOL

  184. Christine C. says

    I have never made homemade creamer. I use half and half and sometimes add a tad bit of hersheys syrup with hazelnut syrup. The caramel would be delicious too. Thanks for the recipe.

  189. Birdiebee says

    My favorite creamer is Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamerv(from onecheaputahchick website)

    Ingredients

    1 Bottle CoffeeMate Natural Bliss Cinnamon Creamer
    1/4 c. 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree
    1/4 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
    *Optional: 1 to 4 tbs. Maple Syrup
    Instructions

    Add coffee creamer, pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to your blender. Puree until smooth. Add maple syrup if additional sweetness is needed (adding in 1 tbsp. increments until desired sweetness is reached). Pour back into your container and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

  196. heather c says

    I try to stay away from anything too strong, as I guess my palate is sensitive. A nice, smooth vanilla is lovely!

  200. Wanda McHenry says

    I don’t use creamer so I can’t contribute a recipe. My husband is the one who likes flavored everything, but that’s about it.

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