Vanilla Coffee Creamer (81)

I’m addicted to coffee.  I’ve been drinking coffee regularly since the 6th grade and I’m glad that I have no idea how much I’ve spent at coffee shops over my lifetime.  I probably could have funded my kids college expenses.  But alas, I’ve enjoyed every last drop!  My husband is a barista so I have coffee delivered to me by him 4 days a week when he returns home from work.  I have my favorite drinks depending on the weather and on days when Currey doesn’t work, I enjoy at least one cup at home.  I love the smell.  I love the taste.  I simply love every part of the coffee drinking experience.

Typically, if I’m drinking coffee at home, I like a little sugar and a lot of half and half.  I’ve moved away from the flavored creamers because I wonder how much junk is in them to make them taste so delicious.  Since I’ve found so many other great ideas on Pinterest, I decided to look for a homemade creamer.  I stumbled upon this recipe for Vanilla Coffee Creamer and I had the ingredients on hand to make it this afternoon.

If you are a coffee drinker, you should try this recipe immediately.  The flavor will astound you.  I was amazed at the depth and purity of flavor.  The next time I make this, I’ll probably leave out the cinnamon just because of personal preference.  It also didn’t dissolve well and you can see the specks of cinnamon in the above picture.  You could easily substitute a different extract to make a different flavor.  This is a wonderful addition to your morning coffee and you can feel better enjoying it because you know all the ingredients in it.  Enjoy!