Pumpkin Creamer
Skip the store-bought stuff and make homemade pumpkin creamer! This delicious recipe will elevate your morning coffee to the most cozy cup of joe for the fall.
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Pumpkin Creamer Recipe
The temperatures are starting to get colder and my mornings are getting cozier, which means it's time to whip out recipes like this pumpkin creamer! A pumpkin flavored coffee is by far the best way to start out a chilly fall day.
But there are so many coffee creamers on the grocery store shelves that just have unnecessary ingredients, artificial flavorings, and other icky additives. So skip the pre-made creamer and make a much tastier version from real food ingredients!
This homemade pumpkin creamer seriously makes the best pumpkin spice latte. Once you make your own creamer, you'll wonder why you ever spent money on those overpriced lattes at the drive thru!
Add this pumpkin creamer to your morning coffee, then pair it with a fluffy pumpkin muffin or even a pumpkin snickerdoodle for the best fall morning treat. Such a tasty recipe and it's so easy to make!
Why You'll Love this Recipe
Making your own coffee creamer is a game changer:
- This is a fantastic use for leftover pumpkin puree! Instead of letting it go to waste, just sitting in your fridge, use it in this pumpkin spice creamer recipe.
- By making your own pumpkin creamer, you can ensure it only has necessary ingredients. No more artificial flavors and preservatives! Just real, yummy ingredients that make a delicious creamer.
- Mix up this creamer in just 15 minutes. If you make it on the weekend, then you'll have creamer ready for every weekday morning!
Ingredients
You only need these five simple ingredients to make homemade pumpkin spice coffee creamer:
- half and half
- pumpkin purée
- maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- pumpkin pie spice
- vanilla extract
Substitutions and Variation
You can increase or decrease the maple syrup depending on your sweetness preference. Honey, coconut sugar, agave nectar and regular cane sugar are also great substitutes! Stevia and monk fruit are great sugar free alternatives.
Turn this into a dairy-free pumpkin spice creamer by using dairy-free milk or dairy-free half and half. There are many different types of dairy alternatives that will work! Almond milk, oat milk and coconut milk are great go-tos.
If you want your homemade pumpkin spice creamer to be even more creamy, then you can use heavy cream instead of half and half.
For a stronger pumpkin taste, increase the pumpkin purée to 3-4 tablespoons. You can also add an extra dash of pumpkin pie spice.
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to make the best pumpkin creamer recipe ever:
Whisk together the half and half, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer. Be sure you do not let it boil.
Allow the creamer to cool before transferring to a container. I like to use a mason jar or a small pitcher that has an airtight lid.
How to Store Homemade Pumpkin Creamer
Store your homemade creamer in the fridge for up to a week. Shake well before using. I do not recommend freezing this homemade creamer.
How to Use Pumpkin Creamer
The most common use for this creamer is, of course, hot coffee! Add a few tablespoons or so of this creamer into a hot cup of coffee. It works in cold brew coffee too!
But believe it or not, there's actually more than one use for homemade pumpkin coffee creamer. This pumpkin spice creamer would be a delicious addition to smoothies, especially my pumpkin smoothie. You could add a splash to pumpkin overnight oats too!
Even use creamer in place of half and half in a creamy frosting recipe, like cinnamon frosting. So yummy!
Tips for Success
Check out these tips and tricks so that your creamer is a success:
- Canned pumpkin purée is best for this recipe. Be sure not to grab canned pumpkin pie filling so that you can add you own spices and sweeteners.
- Always give the creamer a good shake before adding it to your coffee. This will help redistribute the ingredients back together.
- Give your creamer a taste test after you finish making it! You can always add more pumpkin or more spices, and even make it a bit more sweet.
FAQ
Homemade creamers often separate naturally. Just shake well before each use to combine the ingredients. If you want a smoother creamer, you can blend it after you heat to combine.
Definitely! Just swap the maple syrup for a sugar-free sweetener like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol. Or use one of these sugar free sweeteners directly in your coffee.
More Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Pumpkin Pie without Evaporate Milk
- Pumpkin Sheet Cake
- Pumpkin Cupcakes
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Pumpkin Creamer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup half and half
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the half and half, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- Let it cool before transferring to a container.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week. Shake well before using.
Notes
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pinch of cloves
Nutrition
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Simple and tasty - highly recommend! It even works well when you add a small amount of chai spice for a pumpkin chai. Delicious!