Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (2024)

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DIY coffee creamer is easy! With minutes of prep, this gingerbread coffee creamer has plenty of warming spices, it’s a little sweet and adds so much flavour to your favourite cuppa coffee or tea! Super fun and festive for the holiday season!

Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (1)

Ever since I made pumpkin spice coffee creamer, I knew I had to try another version.

So today I’m super happy to be sharing this festive gingerbread coffee creamer recipe with you guys.

I’ve been using nonstop, it’s that yummy.

It has lots of gingerbread flavour and really amps up that regular cuppa joe.

Step aside eggnog lattes, there’s a new kid in town!

I’m thinking Santa may appreciate some of this left for him.

He has a big night, after all. A little coffee with his milk and cookies is probably a good idea, don’t ya think?

Why We Love This Gingerbread Coffee Creamer

  • It’s made with just 8 simple ingredients.
  • It comes together in about 15 minutes.
  • Gingerbread creamer makes for such a fun homemade food gift, especially during the holidays.
  • You can use your favourite dairy or non-dairy creamer in this recipe.
  • Of course, it tastes delicious!

How To Make This DIY Coffee Creamer

Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

  1. In a bowl, combine molasses with brown sugar, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
  2. Whisk or stir until everything is smooth.
  3. Pour creamer into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the molasses mixture and whisk until combined.
  4. Heat through, stirring occasionally.
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Can I Use Dairy or Another Non Dairy?

Absolutely!

Vanilla almond coffee cream was used as the base for this homemade creamer recipe, but you could use whole milk, half and half, heavy cream, coffee cream, soy milk, oat milk or plain almond milk.

Just keep in mind that whatever variety you use will impact the overall richness of the creamer. For example, coffee cream is typically richer than almond milk.

Storing This Flavoured Coffee Creamer

Properly store in a covered jar in the refrigerator.

This homemade coffee creamer will last for as long as the best before date of your dairy or non-dairy.

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Tips and Variations

  • As mentioned, almond coffee creamer was used as a base of this homemade coffee creamer recipe. You could sub with your favourite dairy creamer instead (if you prefer).
  • This is a little sweet (it is the holidays, after all!). If you prefer things less sweet, consider reducing the brown sugar and molasses. Alternatively, if you like things super sweet, add more. Do what makes you happy!
  • When making this gingerbread coffee creamer, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and don’t leave it. Whisk occasionally while heating and don’t boil. You just want to heat through and allow the flavours to come together.
  • This gingerbread creamer makes for a lovely homemade food gift. Wrap with a pretty ribbon, top with a tag and make someone really happy! Homemade cookie spread makes for a lovely gift too.
  • Shake before using. The spices can settle so you’re gonna want to give them a little mix before adding to your coffee.
  • Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar, if you like.
  • Add a splash of creamer to hot chocolate for a little something special!
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More Yummy Holiday Treats

  • Gingerbread Cake
  • Eggnog Donuts
  • Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

If you make this homemade gingerbread creamer recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (5)

Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe

Dawn | Girl Heart Food

DIY coffee creamer is easy! With minutes of prep, this gingerbread coffee creamer has plenty of warming spices, it's a little sweet and adds so much flavour to your favourite cuppa coffee or tea! Super fun and festive for the holiday season!

4.88 from 16 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Servings 32 tablespoons, approximately (2 cups)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fancy molasses
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups vanilla almond coffee creamer, or your favourite non-dairy or dairy

Instructions

  • In a bowl or mixing dish, whisk together the molasses, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg until smooth and combined.

  • Pour the vanilla almond coffee creamer into a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.

  • Whisk molasses mixture into the coffee creamer.

  • Heat through, stirring occasionally, until the edges start to bubble a little and it's heated through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Pour into a storage jar, cover and store in the fridge. Shake before using. The creamer should last as long as the best-by date of the dairy or non-dairy creamer you used. Enjoy!

Notes

  • As mentioned, almond coffee creamer was used as a base of this homemade coffee creamer recipe. You could sub with your favourite dairy creamer instead (if you prefer).
  • This is a little sweet (it is the holidays, after all!). If you prefer things less sweet, consider reducing the brown sugar and molasses. Alternatively, if you like things super sweet, add more. Do what makes you happy!
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and don’t leave it. Whisk occasionally while heating and don’t boil. You just want to heat through and allow the flavours to come together.
  • Shake before using. The spices can settle so you’re gonna want to give them a little mix before adding to your coffee.

A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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  1. Courtney

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (6)
    I really wanted to love this but I feel there was too much ginger. 😬 I can’t taste anything else. I will make again and half the ginger to see how it turns out. Thanks for the idea! I love gingerbread!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Hi Courtney! I really wanted the gingerbread flavour to pop as that is the main flavour. You can certainly use less ginger (and molasses), if you like, for less of a pronounced flavour. Happy holidays!

      Reply

  2. Kelly | Foodtasia

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (7)
    Oh yum! What a delicious addition to morning coffee! I’m thinking it would be fantastic in a mug of hot milky tea as well! A lovely treat!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Yes! Thanks so much, Kelly 🙂

      Reply

  3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (8)
    My daughter would love this! And I would too! Talk about a flavor boost for my cup of coffee! Such a great idea and one I will be making ASAP! I can’t wait!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Really happy to hear that! Thank you Kathy! Enjoy!

      Reply

  4. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (9)
    Another lovely homemade coffee creamer idea – beautiful! Love the fact that you used not just gingerbread spices but molasses as well!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Thank you so much, Ben!!

      Reply

  5. Katherine | Love In My Oven

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (10)
    I’m definitely trying this, Dawn!! I have been all about the gingerbread treats these days and this would make for such a terrific cup of coffee in the morning! I love that you made it dairy-free too!! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply

  6. Leanne

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (11)
    I’m going to need to make a batch of this for our pot of coffee this weekend! Nothing better than sipping on a festive flavoured coffee while sitting by the Christmas tree!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Yay! Agreed! Enjoy, my friend 🙂

      Reply

  7. Matt - Total Feasts

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (12)
    I’ve never been one for the egg nog latte, so I say bring on the gingerbread! Much better flavour for coffee!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      So happy you agree! Thanks Matt!

      Reply

  8. annie@ciaochowbambina

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (13)
    The perfect holiday treat! I need to surprise my kids with this when they’re home! 🙂 Happy weekend, my friend!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Yay! Hope you guys love! Same to you, my friend 🙂

      Reply

  9. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (14)
    This is just the thing for my holiday coffee! I love gingerbread flavours and they pair so beautifully with coffee. Can’t wait to try 🙂

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      So happy to hear that! Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply

  10. David @ Spiced

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (15)
    Dawn! It’s like you’re reading my mind with this recipe. Every year around this time, I go hunting for gingerbread coffee creamer. It’s not easy to find, and I’m kinda particular about my coffee creamers – too many of them taste fake. In fact, for 50 weeks a year I just use a splash of half-and-half…but for the last 2 weeks of December, I want gingerbread coffee creamer! You’re a genius, my friend. A genius.

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Woo hoo! Hope you love this one, David! It’s super flavourful! Thank you 🙂

      Reply

  11. Valentina

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (16)
    Oh my gosh, I might even just drink the creamer! 🙂 ~Valentina

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Haha..I hear ya. 😉 Thank you!

      Reply

  12. Marissa

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (17)
    ooh what a delicious and festive way to enjoy my morning coffee! I can’t wait to try this, Dawn! I could imagine it as a spiked version for evening coffee too – maybe a splash of rum or bourbon!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Yay! Thank you Marissa! Such a great idea 😉

      Reply

  13. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (18)
    I’m so excited to try this Dawn! It sounds so incredibly cozy for the winter season. I’ve never made homemade coffee cream either! Pinned and dying to try!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Yay! Thanks Mary Ann! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply

  14. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (19)
    I always like a little coffee with my cream!! LOL! So this is right up my alley! I absolutely love gingerbread flavor and feel like it often gets pushed aside. Most definitely trying this out – for me, with heavy cream because it’s the holidays!! Great recipe, my friend!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Haha! Thanks Haylie! Hope you love it 🙂

      Reply

  15. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (20)
    OK, I don’t even need coffee to put this in, I’ll just drink it straight, thank you! OMG gingerbread flavors are the best! This looks so good, Dawn!

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Lol…not a bad idea 😉 Thanks Kelsie!

      Reply

  16. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

    Gingerbread Coffee Creamer Recipe (21)
    Such a gorgeous addition to a drink to make it lovely and festive! 🙂

    Reply

    • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      Thank you Alexandra!

      Reply

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