Name: Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups half-and-half; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Ingredients

This recipe was originally created to yield 30 servings. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted for different batch sizes, but cooking times and preparation steps remain the same. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly.

2 cups half-and-half
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1: Pour the half-and-half into a with a secure lid.

Step 2: Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract to the .

Step 3: Close the lid tightly and shake the vigorously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Cooks Notes

Wash your hands and the thoroughly with warm, soapy water before starting.
You can sterilize the by microwaving it: 2 minutes on high for a wet plastic or 45 seconds on high for glass. Do not microwave metal lids.
Whole milk can be used instead of half-and-half for a lighter version.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 64
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 2g

Detailed Nutrition (per serving)

Servings per recipe: 30
Total Fat: 3g (4% DV)
Saturated Fat: 2g (10% DV)
Cholesterol: 10mg (3% DV)
Sodium: 23mg (1% DV)
Total Carbohydrate: 8g (3% DV)
Total Sugars: 7g
Protein: 2g (3% DV)
Vitamin C: 1mg (1% DV)
Calcium: 54mg (4% DV)
Potassium: 70mg (1% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information is based on available data and may not cover all ingredients. Consult your doctor or dietitian if you are on a medically restrictive diet.

Comments

Garren

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

It's simple to make and you can flavor it almost any way you want. I found that adding the vanilla with some cinnamon and sugar is delicious! Making my own creamer is already saving me money and makes it easy to control my sugar and calorie counts.

Tabitha Sharpe

08/15/2024 01:38:30 AM

Taste pretty sweet. I can't wait to try it in my coffee in the morning. Made it with whole milk instead of half and half and mixed in my blender and placed in the fridge to try in the morning.

Mandy Plantz

08/06/2017 11:55:18 PM

This was wonderful! I altered the measurements to be 14 oz sweetened Condensed Milk AND 14 oz heavy whipping cream to make it 50:50. It was wonderful!

KAB

04/12/2020 03:03:10 PM

The only issue here is that Sweetened Condensed Milk (SCM) is measured by weight not volume so 14 ounces (by weight) of SCM may be too little for 16 ounces (by volume) of half-half or milk.

Amanda

09/13/2025 11:42:40 AM

I added 1 tsp ground cinnamon for an added flavor.

Teresa Vara

09/03/2017 05:38:29 AM

This is a good recipe and can be tweaked according to personal taste. I made with 1 Tablespoon vanilla and 2 Tablespoon sugar. Seems thinner or less creamy than store bought and I believe it is because commercial brands have various oils added. Even though this recipe isn't really healthy, it beats drinking oil.

SaucyHerb8018

10/21/2024 09:48:08 PM

I have been addicted to coffee mate vanilla creamer for years. I feel like my arteries are crying with clogs. When I leave a cup outside and next morning I pour it out it’s thick mucus so I imagine that’s what is going into my body. So I just made this and wow. It’s delicious. A little different but I can get used to it. I think if I don’t add the full amount of half and half it’s that same sweet taste as coffee mate. A keeper for me. My heart thanks you. Literally.

TxCin2

06/28/2025 03:46:40 PM

This was really good. It only needed a little sugar added to give it the sweetness I prefer, but I can add that at the table to my own cup since it was so close already. I scaled this down to only make a quarter as I am the only creamer user here. This was everything I expected it to be. Fast and easy too to whip up a batch of this while you're brewing the coffee.

Carolyn Brown

10/02/2024 06:10:12 PM

It came together so quickly and tasted amazing.

jackie marie

08/11/2024 10:30:59 AM

I did everything but shake it to mix it together. I used my blender and it was mixed completely. It tasted as if it was vanilla creamer. Though it didn't taste like store bought it did what I needed it to do for my coffee.

MrMintonsMrs

02/22/2023 02:23:28 PM

This mix is rich, creamy and exactly what I was hoping it would be!! A much better alternative to the store bought stuff made with mostly vegetable oil!!! It filled a quart-size jar perfectly, too.

steventodderwin

02/05/2022 01:17:38 AM

I made it with whole milk because I didn’t have the half & half. It tastes good, I have been using store bought French Vanilla and I’m thinking about adding some sugar. The store bought is about 1 Molecule away from plastic.

Wade

12/18/2019 04:36:28 PM

Nice in a pinch even if all you have is 2% milk. The condensed milk makes it smooth and sweet.

jheath04

01/06/2019 01:52:28 PM

I made this for the first time exactly as the recipe called and for my taste buds, it's perfect. Next time I'll try mixing in flavors. I like knowing what's in my food.

Debby

02/12/2017 02:14:07 PM

I won't make this again. The sweetened condensed milk does nothing for it and it doesn't taste like my favorite store bought versions at all. I had to add extra sugar and extra vanilla and it still only tasted like half and half.

Harry M

08/15/2016 04:28:14 AM

I use 1tsp of vanilla and its fantastic!

MichelleRoxx

01/22/2015 09:37:36 AM

If you're looking for a coffee mate or international delight, this is not it. Not even close really. I was hoping the sweetened milk would be enough to sweeten it to be similar to my fav brand but, no. So, I added some sugar hoping to rescue it and it's just like I'm drinking coffee with cream and sugar, except I spent more time preparing it. Maybe some torani syrup would give it a better taste?