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One of the most common questions I get in our keto support group is, “what is the best keto creamer for coffee?” And while many people on a keto diet opt to drink bulletproof coffee in lieu of creamer, many others (myself included!) just really wanted a keto coffee creamer recipe. So, here it is! Skip the weird, artificially sweetened sugar-free options at the store – this homemade keto friendly coffee creamer is super easy to make!
In addition to this keto approved coffee creamer recipe, I’m sharing all the common questions when it comes to coffee creamer on keto, the best coffee creamer for keto diets, why you should make it at home… and some options for where to buy keto creamer, just in case you do want some convenience at times.
Oh, and did I mention that this keto coffee creamer recipe can be made into 5 different flavors?! Whether you prefer yours plain or fancy, I have you covered.
Is Coffee Creamer Keto Friendly?
Wondering if you can you have coffee creamer on keto? It’s a yes and no answer. Many commercial coffee creamers are loaded with sugar and corn syrup, and many of the sugar-free options are loaded with weird ingredients. No, thanks!
I would much rather make my own so that I know exactly what is going into them.
Homemade Keto Coffee Creamer Ingredients
This keto coffee creamer recipe is made with basic ingredients:
- Sugar-free sweetened condensed milk – Just 3 simple ingredients and 3 easy steps to make this. It acts as the base for the creamer.
- Unsweetened almond milk – This helps to get the creamer to just the right consistency.
- Heavy cream – This adds rich and creamy flavor to your keto friendly coffee creamer.
- Flavors – You didn’t think I would leave you with just a basic keto approved coffee creamer recipe, did you? You totally can, but you can also add in flavors like vanilla extract, hazelnut extract, pumpkin puree, and cocoa powder for flavored keto coffee creamer.
How To: Homemade Keto Coffee Creamer Recipe
Let’s make keto friendly creamer for coffee!
- Make sugar-free sweetened condensed milk. The base recipe uses plain allulose, but I recommend using Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, because it will be sweeter, which is actually desired in this keto creamer recipe (don’t worry, it won’t be too sweet in the end!).
- Add almond milk and cream. Whisk in the almond milk and cream.
If you’re making the pumpkin creamer: Add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
If you are making chocolate creamer: Sift cocoa powder over the pan, then whisk in.
Heat briefly, just until smooth.
TIP: Exact amount you get from this keto coffee creamer recipe will vary depending on how much you reduce the condensed milk. If you reduce the condensed milk too much, add more almond milk and heavy cream at the end to get it to the desired consistency.
- Add extracts. If using any of the liquid extracts, stir them in here.
- Adjust sweetener.This comes out sweet, but not super sweet. If you like it more sweet, add more Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend and stir until dissolved.
- Transfer for storage. I like to store mine in these glass bottles in the fridge.
TIP: Creamer will seem thin while warm, but thickens in the fridge.
Keto Coffee Creamer FAQs
Can you make flavored sugar-free coffee creamer?
Yes, you can make this keto coffee creamer recipe flavored! You can essentially use any liquid extract, but here are a few options:
- Vanilla creamer – Made with vanilla extract
- Hazelnut creamer – Made with hazelnut extract
- Pumpkin spice – Made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice
- Chocolate creamer – Made with cocoa powder and vanilla extract
Amounts for each are on the recipe card below!
How many carbs in coffee creamer?
Carbs in coffee creamers vary by brand, but most coffee creamers are made with plenty of hidden carbs, such as sugar and even corn syrup solids!
This low carb coffee creamer recipe has just 0.6g net carbs per serving (2 tablespoons). The carb count is the same in the plain, vanilla and hazelnut flavors.
The chocolate and pumpkin flavors have just slightly higher carb counts, but still no more than 1g per serving.
Can you make keto friendly coffee creamer dairy-free?
Yes. You can use full-fat coconut milk in place of heavy cream (you’ll replace it in both the condensed milk and in the creamer) and omit the butter in the condensed milk.
Can you make homemade keto coffee creamer nut-free?
Yes, you can use coconut milk beverage in place of almond milk. (Be sure this is the liquid kind in a carton, not the thick kind in a can.)
Can you use regular dairy milk instead of almond milk?
Yes, but this would increase the carb count significantly. I don’t recommend doing this if you are trying to keep this low carb.
Can you make keto collagen coffee creamer?
Yes, you can also make keto diet approved coffee creamer with collagen.
TIP: To add collagen directly to the creamer, add it while the creamer is warm. It dissolves easiest this way.
The amount to add is up to you. I’d recommend starting with 3-4 scoops for the batch of keto creamer.
Collagen recommendations:
- Keto Collagen – This blend of collagen and MCT’s is perfect for a keto lifestyle.
- Pure Collagen Peptides – Simply grass-fed collagen. Nothing added.
It’s also fine to add the collagen directly to your coffee.
Is there a keto coffee creamer powder?
If you’d like to keep a powdered keto coffee creamer, you can simply stir together heavy cream powder or coconut cream powder with Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend to add sweetness.
Is plain cream in coffee keto friendly?
Yes, you can also just use cream in your coffee. You have 2 options:
- Heavy cream – This is the more purist option. Each tablespoon has 0.4 grams carbs. It’s perfect in coffee! [*]
- Half and half – Half and half is technically half heavy cream and half whole milk. Even though whole milk is not keto friendly, and for that reason, half and half didn’t make it onto the keto food list, half and half on keto can be okay in your coffee in moderation. It also happens to be lighter in calories than heavy cream. It has 0.7g net carbs per tablespoon. [*]
Sugar-Free Coffee Creamer Storage Instructions
Can you make sugar-free coffee creamer ahead?
Yes, you can make this keto coffee creamer recipe ahead. No need to wake up early to make it each morning! 😉
Creamer storage instructions
Store this keto approved coffee creamer in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
Can you freeze coffee creamer?
You can try to freeze keto coffee creamer, but it’s best to enjoy it fresh. Dairy items can change texture when it’s frozen.
Note: I have not tried freezing this yet. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
How To Use Keto Creamer
Simply add it to your coffee to your liking! I recommend starting with 2 tablespoons, and increase to taste as needed.
Keto Approved Coffee Creamer Options To Buy
If you want to skip the prep time altogether, there are lots of keto-friendly coffee creamer options — including dairy-free and shelf-stable options:
- Heavy Cream – If you want to keep it simple, just sweeten your coffee with heavy cream. You can add Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend for sweetness if you like – unlike other keto sweeteners, it dissolves effortlessly!
- Perfect Keto Powdered MCT Oil – This one adds a surprising creamy texture and boost of healthy fats to your morning brew — and it even comes with flavor options. (You can save 15% on it when you use code WHOLESOME at checkout!)
- Nutpods – With a squeaky clean list of ingredients, this zero-carb liquid creamer froths up just as well as conventional types. Get them in tasty flavors like French vanilla, caramel and hazelnut!
- Picknik Creamer – Tastes like half and half, but it’s made with grass-fed butter, grass-fed whey, and MCT oil.
- Kitu Super Creamer – This one is sweetened with monk fruit and has a little extra protein in each serving.
- Laird Unsweetened Superfood Creamer – Like Perfect Keto, this creamer is powdered and shelf-stable… and made almost entirely out of coconut!
More Keto Coffee Drink Recipes
If you like this homemade keto friendly coffee creamer, you might also like some of these other keto coffee drinks:
- Keto Whipped Dalgona Coffee – The sweet and creamy drink that took TikTok by storm… made keto, of course!
- Bulletproof Coffee – Keto butter coffee with a secret ingredient! This coffee keeps you full until lunch.
- Keto Pink Drink – Not actual coffee, but a delicious sugar-free replacement for a popular coffeehouse drink.
- Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte – Perfect for fall, and unlike those coffee house PSL’s, no added sugar.
Tools To Make Sugar-Free Coffee Creamer:
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- Large Saucepan – Use this to make the keto condensed milk base for the creamer. The even heating and especially the large size will help speed up the process. (Using a too-small pan will make it take forever, trust me!)
- Small Glass Bottles With Lids – These look super cute and are the perfect size for storing your sugar-free creamer. You can see them pictured in the post, and they do also come with lids.
- Glass Coffee Creamer Dispenser – This glass dispenser is another great option for storing your keto approved coffee creamer. The nice thing about this one is it’s convenient for dispensing, too.
- Keto Coffee Mug – This is too fun to not share! “Keep Calm and Keto On” will show your lifestyle in a fun way.
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Make sugar-free sweetened condensed milk according to the instructions here, but use Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend instead of plain allulose (this is important for the right sweetness level in the final creamer!).
Whisk in the almond milk and cream.
If you are making pumpkin creamer, whisk in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
If you are making chocolate creamer, sift the cocoa powder over the pan, then whisk in.
Heat briefly, just until smooth.
Remove from heat. Stir in the extract(s). Taste for sweetness while still warm, and add more powdered Besti to taste if desired (stir until dissolved).
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 2 tbsp
Nutrition facts is for basic recipe.
Makes 3 cups. (Exact amount will vary depending on how much you reduce the condensed milk.)
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30 Comments
Anne Monterosso
The one food item/habit that I still struggle with is drinking black coffee, the creamers at the store either don’t fit my low carb needs, taste awful or just are always out of stock. This recipe is going to help me have the Creamy flavoured coffee I love, and stay kept! Additionally I like knowing exactly what ingredients are in my creamer! THANKS Maya!
I have one of your cookbooks already but after this creamer recipe, I’m a serious fan!!
Joane
This was easy to make & super delicious
Dawn
about how long would this creamer last in the fridge?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Dawn, Your creamer will be good for 7 – 10 days.
Tami Gillette
Any suggestions on how I could make an almond roca flavored creamer? It was my absolute favorite in my ‘pre-keto’ life and I’d love to find a way to enjoy it now too 🙂 Thank you for all your great recipes and informative explanations!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Tami, I think you could achieve that using extracts. I think almond and either toffee or caramel extracts could get you a very similar flavor!
Kim
Guys, do not let this recipe intimidate you. I put off making it because the condensed milk kind of scared me. I thought I’d mess it up. It was so easy!!!!! And the result was delicious. I split the recipe at the end and made half vanilla and half pumpkin spice. So so good!!!!
Leah
The hardest part about keto was giving up my creamer. 🙁 I don’t like black coffee and hate bulletproof coffee. I made this tonight and it taste wonderful, I cannot wait to try it in my coffee in the morning!
A few things to note, I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and it eliminated the need to add vanilla extract.
The only sugar alternative I had was Truvia, while I only needed very little to get it sweet, it didn’t blend or brown super well while I was making the “condensed milk” but it still taste pretty good. Just thought that might help someone else out! Next time I’ll make sure to order the sugar alternative that this calls for.
Shelley
Pumpkin-y, creamy fall goodness!!
Dada Vai
Great review article. This is the best article about keto creamer that ever read before. I found a lot of information from your article.
Thanks for sharing such an informative article.
Hopefully, waiting for your more article in the future.
Laura
Made the pumpkin creamer and it is awesome!
Lucy
What can you substitute the Heavy Cream with if you want to make it vegan?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Lucy, Canned coconut milk will work nicely here! Enjoy!
Alejandra G
I am a huge fan of this recipe, it’s super easy to make and absolutely delicious! I just made my second batch, last week I made the chocolate creamer for the WholesomeYum challenge on Facebook and I made the vanilla creamer today. The chocolate creamer tasted like a Wendy’s Frosty, so yummy!
bren037@yahoo.com
Hands down the best coffee creamer ( other than plain heavy cream) I have had in a long time! Others are way too sweet now that I am so used to drinking my coffee without sugar. I did the chocolate flavor. I followed the recipe as noted but realized I only used the Besti powdered allulose instead of the monk fruit. But because I don’t like it overly sweet it was perfect! I will try each of the flavors eventually but I think chocolate will always be my go to flavor for sure! Thanks for all of your recipes. I am a fan for sure. They are going to make my keto journey so much easier!
Rayna
OMG! I just made this tonight! It is absolutely DELISH! I made the Pumpkin Spice version of course. I mean it is Pumpkin Spice Season! I will definitely continue to make this creamer. I plan on trying all 5! Thanks for the amazing creamer recipe. Now I won’t feel guilty indulging.
bren037@yahoo.com
I am going to make this recipe this weekend after I receive my Besti sweeteners. I have 2 questions. 1) can you add MCT oil for a boost? And 2) has anyone tried or would cinnamon be a good flavor or peppermint extract to the chocolate one for a peppermint mocha flavor?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Bren, Yes you can add MCT oil if you wish, but you may need to stir or shake your creamer before using to make sure the oil is fully incorporated. Cinnamon or peppermint flavoring will work great. They are both strong flavors, so start with small amounts and adjust to taste. Enjoy!
Megan
I just made this for the first time. Wow! It is delicious! Thank you! I am a tea drinker and have never used creamer in my tea – just milk or cream. Who knew what I was missing. This makes my black tea taste so good. And, it is very easy to make. As you mention, a little prep goes a long way. Yum!
Robyn
How could I make a butterscotch creamer? I bought a butterscotch flavoring for use in candy making thinking if I put some in my heavy whipping cream it would taste like butterscotch but it was horrid…..such an awful chemical taste that I threw it away. Any ideas?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Robyn, The trick is to start with a good extract. If it has a chemical taste, then it won’t work well in something like a creamer. I like this brand of extracts. Once you have a good extract, you can follow the recipe for hazelnut creamer with your butterscotch extract.
Carley
Just made this and it’s delish! (I was amazed how good the sweetened condensed milk was too. It’s definitely something to use for desserts another time!)
I used the Besti allulose/monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, and macadamia nut milk instead of almond milk. So good.
Sharon
I’d really like to try this recipe but I just bought an erythritol/monk fruit blend and I don’t want to buy more sweetener. What proportions would I use to make your condensed sweetened milk if I don’t have Allulouse?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sharon, Use the same amount of sweetener as listed in the recipe. They are both 1:1 with sugar. Allulose is the best choice for a sweetener in this recipe, as it dissolves well in liquids and won’t crystallize. If you enjoy this recipe, I highly recommend you make it with Besti Monk Fruit Allulose for the best result.
Wilhelmina
I am so glad to have found this recipe! Creamer is one thing I really struggle with, I just can’t drink my coffee black. This is wonderful!
Taryn
Great recipe. Thank you!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
This is such a delicious recipe!
Gina
Love this creamer recipe! A million times better ingredient list than store bought stuff.
Dannii
I have never thought to make my own coffee creamer, but this looks really easy so I will give it a try.
Cindy
Thanks for making this so easy! Tastes great!