Keto Coffee Creamer
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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!
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
Why I love this keto coffee creamer recipe
- 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.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“You are a genius! So much healthier than HWC, at least for me. I appreciate you so much. Thank you 😀.” – Cher
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.
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.
✅ 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
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
More low-carb coffee recipes
- Keto iced coffee
- Keto coffee
- Keto bulletproof coffee
- Keto frappuccino
- Keto pumpkin spiced latte
- Peanut butter coffee
Originally published April 2022, updated and republished May 2024
It would be awesome if your printable recipes included your notes and flavor variations. Just a suggestion! Thanks for the recipes!
Hi Ree- thank you, noted!! I’ll make a change right now 🙂
HI, can I add flavoring to this recipe? Thank You
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.
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.
I haven’t made these yet, I would like to this weekend but wanted to know if these could be canned.
Hi Misty- I can’t say I’ve trid it myself, but I don’t see why not, as it keeps for a long time in the fridge.
Can I ask a question what can I use instead of coconut milk I am allergic to coconut
Hello Heather- heavy cream is the best alternative for this coffee creamer if you can’t tolerate coconut milk 🙂
Different flavors? What do you add to make the different flavors? Different Extracts? Or?
Hi Debby- I’ve included it in the body of the post under flavor variations 🙂
Love you recipe merry Christmas
Hehe thank you, Winnie- hope you enjoyed this keto coffee creamer recipe!
Can I use coconut sugar?
Hi Ricci- if you don’t mind the extra carbs, coconut sugar is a fantastic sweetener to use 🙂
Do you have a recipe for caramel creamer?
Hi James! I have a keto caramel sauce recipe that I’ll test with this after the holidays, and if it works well, I’ll add it to the post.
Thank you!☺️
This is the best keto coffee creamer ever!
You are a genius! So much healthier than HWC at least for me. I appreciate you, so much. Thank you 😀
I love your choice, it’s helpful
Can you use something other than coconut milk?
More heavy cream 🙂
Hi ! Two questions cause I need to make this since I go through so many store bought creamers for my coffee.
1) Does it have to be sweetened? I usually use creamer then add my teaspoon of coconut sugar to my coffee. I didn’t know creamers were sweet!?
2) Can I use ‘Stevia’ to sweeten if it must be sweetened? It’s what I use here in Canada when making cookies, cakes etc. It’s one of the best sugar alternatives out there. Thank you!
Kate, you could try to use it without sweetening. And yes, Stevia should work.
Do you have flavor options?
Hi Nola- the flavor options are in the section of the blog called “Flavor Variations”. Enjoy!
What is 6kcal?
Per tablespoon serving.
Plan to try your Keto Coffee Creamer, but I am unsure of the serving size. Your article denotes: Servings: 24 servings, Calories: 6kcal. What is the serving size?
2 tableaspoons 🙂
Okay just made this and added no sugar coco powder plus vanilla and cinnamon…yeah more flavor!!! Will try in the morning
Love that, Donna- so glad to hear you’ve enjoyed this coffee creamer 🙂
Hello ~ can’t wait to make this! I see there’s 24 servings but can you say how much a serving is? Is it 1 tablespoon?
Yes that is correct 🙂
Can you tell me how much a serving is considered. 15 ml? or more?
1 tablespoon, so 15 mls 🙂