I was looking for a way to change up my coffee game, and wanted something seasonal. Rather than going the typical pumpkin spice route, I decided to try something new: Salted Caramel!
My inspiration for this recipe came from RachhLoves over on YouTube. She posted a “Pinterest Hacks Tested” video all about Fall DIY ideas– and the Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer from “Alaska from Scratch” got a thumbs-up.
I loved the idea of a cleaner version of this Starbucks-famous flavor combo in my coffee, but wanted to take it a step further by making it dairy-free and paleo-friendly.
The result was nothing short of delicious~ & I can’t wait to use it in my coffee all week long!
Even Dathan enjoyed this one, since the sea salt keeps it from being too sweet. But, you can feel free to change up the sugar/salt ratio to make your own taste buds happy!
Enjoy!
Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer {dairy-free & paleo-friendly}
Servings: 8
Calories: 61kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp coconut sugar*
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 can coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat the coconut sugar and water in a medium saucepan, and bring it to a simmer. Stir the mixture continuously (so it doesn't burn) until it thickens to a syrupy glaze consistency. This is your "caramel syrup".
- Remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla, sea salt, and about 3 Tbsp of your coconut milk. Stir until combined, and let your "caramel" mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Combine the caramel mixture with the remaining coconut milk in a large jar.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for about 1 week, and be sure to lightly shake before each use. Stir as much as you'd like into your next cup of hot or iced coffee, and enjoy!
Notes
*Amp up the sweetness level by increasing the amount of coconut sugar. Just keep a 2:1 ratio of coconut sugar to water. (e.g., 1/2 cup coconut sugar, 1/4 cup water; or 3/4 cup coconut sugar, 6 Tbsp water)
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 1mg
9 Comments
Anonymous
August 19, 2016 at 2:35 amHow long can this stay in the fridge? Or how long is this good for?
Candice
September 8, 2016 at 1:52 pmThis is the 2nd time I've made this coffee creamer, and it is just as yummy as the 1st! I love that it is REAL–no scary ingredients. I follow a mostly paleo diet, so this is perfect for me. I get my sweet coffee without going sugar crazy! Thanks 🙂
Anonymous
March 6, 2018 at 12:08 amWonder if I could substitute stevia for the coconut sugar?
Debi Zahn
July 5, 2018 at 5:47 pmYou wouldn't be able to get the caramel flavor, but you could skip the browning the sugar step and just mix it all together.
Brenda Brown
April 5, 2018 at 5:12 pmI love making a version of the bullet-proof coffee with this new easy to mix creamer that has all of the ingredients in it, with the bonus of a couple more key ingredients. I use flavored Stevia for my sweetener. It is so easy to dissolve that I can make other drink Keto friendly as well 🙂 http://www.valentusslimroastreviews.com/prevail-keto…/
Anne
April 6, 2019 at 11:36 pmDoes this need to be made with coconut milk from a can, or can you use coconut milk from the carton? I know its not as thick in the carton but want something that I didn't have to put in the bullet for my coffee.
Karen
September 10, 2021 at 5:58 pmI bought Thai Kitchen organic from Costco in a can and it is smooth and thick rather than separated like other brands.
Ms.P
April 21, 2021 at 10:40 amLove this recipe! I used monk fruit for a sweetener instead! Came out great! I will not be buying from the grocery store anymore!! Thanks!!
Karen
September 10, 2021 at 5:55 pmI have experimented with this recipe for my husband I. We loved the original version but I wanted to add another depth of flavor. So rather than using water, I added 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Wow, the flavor and texture is wonderful!