Cinnamon is a classic flavor that can be enjoyed year-round, and a cinnamon coffee creamer will add a little bit of spice and warmth to your brew, whether hot or iced!
Making coffee creamer at home is super easy and takes only a few ingredients!
We’ve nailed down the classic Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer that easily accommodates any flavor added.
Read on to see two ways you can get your homemade coffee creamer infused with the delicious taste and smell of cinnamon and spice!
What You’ll Need
- Mason Jar with lid
- Labels
- Half & Half
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Ground Cinnamon (or Cinnamon sticks)
- Vanilla Extract
Optional:
- Milk Frother or Hand blender
- Sauce Pan
Cinnamon is a little different than the typical flavors that we add to our Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer base. In recipes such as our Vanilla or Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamers, we use extract or flavored syrups to add flavor to the cream base.
Cinnamon, however, is not easily found in extract form. You can use powdered cinnamon OR you can go the extra step by cooking in cinnamon flavor with cinnamon sticks.
Both methods are given below and each result in a delicious homemade coffee creamer. We also list alternative ways to get the cinnamon flavor in, but we think this is the easiest and best way to do it.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Half & Half
- 0.5 cups Heavy Cream
- 7 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon (or 2 Cinnamon sticks)
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon Coffee Creamer Recipe
For the ground cinnamon method:
Add all ingredients into a mason jar and shake thoroughly until combined. Use a hand blender or milk frother to further mix in the cinnamon if needed.
The cinnamon will separate and fall to the bottom of the jar when stored in the fridge, so shake thoroughly before each use to evenly distribute before pouring.
For the cinnamon stick method:
Add all ingredients to a saucepan. Turn the heat on low and simmer for 30-45 minutes until the creamer reaches the desired flavor. Remove cinnamon sticks. Let cool and then add to a mason jar.
Label jar with date made and expiration date of creamer.
Enjoy your daily coffee!
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Alternatives
Of course, ground cinnamon isn’t the only way to get your cinnamon flavor into your creamer.
If you’re able to find cinnamon extract, that’s a great alternative option! It will better blend into your creamer evenly and you won’t have the visible cinnamon flecks.
Another option for getting your cinnamon flavor is to use cinnamon syrup. This will also double as a sweetener.
Check out our Hazelnut Coffee Creamer Recipe for precise measurements when using syrup as your flavor.
If you’re looking for a dairy-free option, try using oat milk. It’s smoother and thicker than other milk alternatives, and you can even get oat creamer that will add more richness.
Other dairy-free options would be using Lactaid-free milk with dairy-free creamers like Silk’s Dairy Free Heavy Cream.
Wanting to make it sugar-free? Consider using a sugar-free cinnamon-infused syrup! Or, use stevia extract for a more natural sweetener. Splenda is another sugar alternative that also works well in creamers.
FAQ
How Do You Dissolve Cinnamon In Coffee?
Ground cinnamon doesn’t dissolve in coffee, but it’s ground so fine that it doesn’t add texture to it. Cinnamon extract or cinnamon sticks are an alternative way to get the flavor without the specks.
How Do You Add Cinnamon Flavor to Coffee?
Using cinnamon extract or cinnamon syrup are two ways to get the flavor without the creamer. But if you like cream, why not try our cinnamon coffee creamer?!
What Other Flavors Are Used In Cinnamon Coffee Creamer?
Vanilla extract is the most common flavor found in cinnamon coffee creamer. Vanilla is a great complementary flavor to cinnamon that helps bring out its warm tones.
Our cinnamon coffee creamer recipe includes just a little bit of vanilla extract to bring out the best and brightest flavors!
What Type Of Coffee Goes Well With Cinnamon Creamer?
Cinnamon creamer is great for all types of coffee but would best be complimented by a batch that has earthy tasting notes of chocolate, nuts, caramel, butterscotch, and berries.
Happy Caffeinating!
Cinnamon Coffee Creamer Recipe
Make this smooth and lightly spiced homemade cinnamon coffee creamer to brighten up your morning cup of coffee with each sip!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Half & Half
- 0.5 cups Heavy Cream
- 7 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon (or 2 Cinnamon sticks)
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
For the ground cinnamon method:
- Add all ingredients into a mason jar and shake thoroughly until combined.
- Use a hand blender or milk frother to further mix in the cinnamon if needed.
For the cinnamon stick method:
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
- Turn the heat on low and simmer for 30-45 minutes until the creamer reaches the desired flavor.
- Remove cinnamon sticks.
- Let cool and then add to a mason jar.
