Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer {dairy-free & paleo-friendly}

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!



Ingredients:

  • 4 Tbsp coconut sugar*
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can coconut milk

Directions:

  1. 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".
  2. 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.
  3. Combine the caramel mixture with the remaining coconut milk in a large jar.  
  4. 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!
*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)

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 18, 2016 at 7:35 PM

    How long can this stay in the fridge? Or how long is this good for?

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  2. CandiceSeptember 8, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    This 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 :)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 5, 2018 at 4:08 PM

    Wonder if I could substitute stevia for the coconut sugar?

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    1. UnknownJuly 5, 2018 at 10:47 AM

      You wouldn't be able to get the caramel flavor, but you could skip the browning the sugar step and just mix it all together.

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  4. UnknownApril 5, 2018 at 10:12 AM

    I 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.../

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  5. AnneApril 6, 2019 at 4:36 PM

    Does 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.

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