Brown Sugar Creamer Recipe

This homemade, brown sugar creamer is the perfect sweet addition to any coffee or tea for a delicious treat, anytime!

What is Brown Sugar Creamer?

Have you ever had the iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Latte from Starbucks? It is arguably one of my favorite indulgences if I’m going to order out for a coffee. So, naturally, I have been on a mission to recreate the deliciousness that comes in that cup from the comfort of my own home. Not only can I enjoy my perfectly crafted, customized to my liking coffee any time I want, but it is also so much more cost-efficient to make at home. This brown sugar creamer is as simple as the name implies – made with brown sugar, half and half, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of salt to bring it all together, you won’t miss the store-bought version!

What does brown sugar creamer taste like?

Brown sugar creamer has a deep, caramelized, sweet flavor from the brown sugar and a creamy texture from the half and half. There’s a faint hint of vanilla that accentuates the richer notes of the brown sugar sweetness and a touch of salt that balances everything out.  

Is it too sweet?

While everyone’s meter for sweetness will be different, we found that this brown sugar creamer is incredibly balanced with just the right amount of brown sugar to add a little sweetness to your coffee or beverage of choice without being saccharine. 

Brown Sugar Creamer Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients for this recipe, and I bet that most of them are already in your fridge or pantry! Here’s what you’ll use:

• 2 cups of half and half
• ½ cup of brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt

How to Make Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer

The process of making this creamer is so easy! Here’s how to make it:

1. Combine ingredients – to a medium saucepan on the stove, add all of the ingredients, and whisk to combine. 
2. Bring to simmer – bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat. 
3. Let cool – let the creamer cool, then store it in the fridge in a covered container, like these mason jars, or pour over coffee as you would like!

Brown Sugar Creamer Recipe Variations

• Use heavy cream or milk – if you want an extra creamy version of this recipe, use heavy cream in place of the half and half. If you prefer a less creamy version, substitute whole milk.
• Make it dairy free – use full-fat canned coconut milk to make this recipe dairy free. 
• Substitute the brown sugar – use coconut sugar in place of the brown sugar for a nuttier, less sweet flavor.

Serving Brown Sugar Coffee Creamer

This creamer is absolutely delicious poured over an iced or hot coffee, but is also really tasty mixed in with black tea for a brown sugar milk tea version.