Keto Coffee Creamer

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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12 servings

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Learn how to make the best keto coffee creamer ever using only three ingredients! Ready in minutes, I love all the 10 different flavor options! 

keto coffee creamer.

I’m not too proud to admit I have a coffee addiction. I’ll be honest, though- it’s the creamer I add that makes it something I look forward to.

While there are many sugar free creamers on the market, none of them are truly keto-friendly. Because I like a challenge, I made it my mission to develop a keto creamer that tastes like the real thing and comes with multiple flavors.

I initially started by using all cream and sweetener, but found it was way too thick to be a creamer. Instead of balancing it with whole milk (which still has a few carbs), I tested a batch with full-fat coconut milk, and the results speak volumes: smooth, silky, and mixes seamlessly with black coffee.

Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this keto coffee creamer recipe
  2. Key Ingredients
  3. How to make keto coffee creamer
  4. Arman’s recipe tips
  5. Flavor variations
  6. Storage instructions
  7. Keto Coffee Creamer (Recipe Card)
  8. More low-carb coffee recipes

Why I love this keto coffee creamer recipe

Arman Liew
  • 3 ingredients. All you need is coconut milk, heavy cream, and a sugar-free sweetener of your choosing. 
  • Ready in minutes. From prep to pan, this entire keto creamer recipe is ready in under 5 minutes. 
  • 10 flavor options. I’m partial to plain creamer, but I tested a wide range of flavorings, so you’ll never get bored. 
  • Cheaper than store-bought. Thankfully, companies are starting to wise up and make more keto products, but boy, are they expensive! That’s why I prefer making my own creamer at home.

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Key Ingredients

Here’s what goes into this coffee creamer, along with kitchen notes. Full measurements are in the recipe card below.

  • Canned coconut milk. You must use the coconut milk from a can, not from a carton. The latter does not have the same thickness required. 
  • Heavy cream. Just a little is used to balance out the coconut milk. You can also use keto condensed milk if you prefer a sweeter creamer. 
  • Granulated sweetener of choice. Either a brown sugar substitute, keto powdered sugar, or allulose. Do not use erythritol or monk fruit sweeteners, as these do not dissolve as traditional sugar does. 

How to make keto coffee creamer

Step 1- Simmer. Add the creamer ingredients to a small saucepan. On medium heat, bring it to a gentle simmer. Once the sweetener has dissolved, remove from the heat.

Step 2- Let it cool. Place a lid on the pan and let it sit until room temperature. Once it has cooled, whisk to ensure there’s no separation.

Step 3- Store. Transfer to a glass bottle or mason jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

keto friendly coffee creamer.

Arman’s recipe tips

  • Don’t worry if your creamer separates in the jar. Just give it a quick shake before pouring. 
  • Make it creamier. Add an extra 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, or use coconut cream instead. 
  • Make it dairy-free. Replace the cream with dairy-free cream. Please double-check that there are no added sugars. 

Flavor variations

While this low carb coffee creamer tastes great on its own, here are some fun flavors for some variety! For the flavor extracts, add them to the saucepan with all the ingredients and simmer together. 

  • French vanilla. Add 1 vanilla bean and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 
  • Hazelnut. Use keto brown sugar as the sweetener and 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract. 
  • Caramel. Replace one tablespoon of sweetener with two tablespoons of keto caramel
  • Italian sweet cream. Add 1 teaspoon butter extract and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 
  • Mocha. Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. 
  • Pumpkin spice. Add two tablespoons of pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. 
  • Chocolate. Add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 
  • Chocolate peppermint. Add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. 
  • Cinnamon. Add 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.

Storage instructions

To store: Creamers should always be refrigerated in a sealed jar or bottle. It will keep well for up to 1 month. 

To freeze: Place the creamer in a freezer-friendly container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

keto creamer for coffee.

✅ Nutrition reviewed

“This low carb coffee creamer is a healthier alternative to store-bought creamers. It uses a tiny ingredient list and no artificial flavors or colors.” – Felicia Newell, MScAHN, RD, CPT.

keto coffee creamer recipe.

Keto Coffee Creamer

5 from 141 votes
Learn how to make the best keto coffee creamer ever using only three ingredients! Ready in minutes, I love all the different flavor options! 
Servings: 12 servings
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 13 1/2 ounces coconut milk canned and full-fat
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons allulose * See notes

Instructions 

  • In a small saucepan, add your coconut milk, cream, and allulose. Over medium heat, bring it to a gentle simmer and let it bubble gently. Once the allulose has dissolved, remove it from the heat.
  • Place a lid on top of the saucepan and let it reach room temperature. Once it has cooled, whisk it well to ensure there has been no separation.
  • Transfer to a glass bottle or jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

  • Serving size: 2 3/4 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces). 
  • Sweetener options: Keto brown sugar, allulose, or a keto powdered sugar are preferred. Do not use erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, as they do not dissolve well. 
  • Flavors: See my flavor variations for the ten flavors I’ve tested. 
  • Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to one month or in the freezer for 6 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.004mgNET CARBS: 1g
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Originally published April 2022, updated and republished May 2024

Arman Liew

I’m a three time cookbook author, culinary school graduate, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. Thanks for this recipe. I hate using the ones that are SF in the grocery store because of all the ingredients in them but how can you make them flavored. I love caramel macchiato and my mom loves vanilla. This would be great for her to use also cause she drinks a lot of coffee.

    1. Hi Sheila, if you scroll through the post to the section called “Flavor variations” there’re some suggestions as to how you might flavor the creamer. There’s one for vanilla and one for caramel too. Hope this helps! Let us know if you have any other questions.

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