It’s no secret that I’m an avid coffee drinker, even if I don’t drink it every day. I’ve written many posts about the health benefits and controversies of coffee and have a podcast episode about my favorite, mushroom coffee. And there are plenty of recipes for some of my favorite coffee shop style drinks. So I was thrilled when I realized that I could easily make my own festive Peppermint Mocha Creamer!
Peppermint Mocha Creamer
Store-bought coffee creamers come in a variety of fun flavors. Chobani has Peppermint Mocha Creamer, and even Starbucks has its own line of creamers. It’s kind of a shame that it’s full of ingredients that I try to avoid. Ingredients such as carrageenan, high fructose corn syrup, and hydrogenated oils.
Many stores now sell simple coffee creamers with cleaner ingredients, but they still have some drawbacks. This healthy peppermint mocha creamer is simple, easy and tastes even better!
Dairy-Free Creamer Options
This coffee creamer is paleo and dairy-free thanks to its coconut milk base. I prefer using coconut milk in my peppermint mocha creamer. Because it is naturally very thick and creamy. Anyway, I like adding healthy fats to my coffee. If you want to use other milk, feel free to do so. Oat milk and cashew milk are particularly creamy options.
Add a little peppermint extract for flavor and maple syrup for natural sweetness. If you’re looking for a sugar-free peppermint mocha creamer, try liquid stevia instead. Both sweetener and flavor can be adjusted to suit your taste. Want to try a different flavor? Simply replace the peppermint with another extract, such as vanilla, almond, or orange.
Peppermint Mocha Creamer Recipe
A dairy-free coffee creamer made with coconut milk, peppermint extract, and a touch of maple syrup.
Warm the can of coconut milk in a bowl of hot water for about 5 minutes to make it easier to pour.
Combine coconut milk, peppermint extract, and mason syrup in a pint-sized glass jar.
Place a lid on the mason jar and shake vigorously to mix.
Mix with coffee or milk for a festive treat.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator and use within 7 to 10 days.
Nutrition Facts
Peppermint Mocha Creamer Recipe
Serving Size (2 TBSP)
calorie 76
calories from fat 63
% Daily Value*
province 7g11%
6g saturated fat38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g
sodium 5 mg0%
potassium 97 mg3%
carbohydrate 4g1%
0.5 g fiber2%
2g sugar2%
protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
calcium 11mg1%
steel 1mg6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint and syrup to suit your taste.
- If you want peppermint creamer, omit the cocoa powder.
How to Use Homemade Coffee Creamer (Any Flavor!)
The most obvious way, of course, is to mix it into a cup of fresh coffee. But there are plenty of other delicious options too. Great to use for leftover cold coffee or cold brew coffee. If you are more of a tea drinker, you can also drink it without cocoa powder.
My kids love adding it to hot chocolate or cold milk as a festive treat. You can also make a shake by adding it to your homemade vanilla ice cream.
For breakfast, try this healthy creamer made from steel-cut oats with vanilla extract instead of mint. I’m sure this gingerbread creamer recipe would be delicious that way too!
More Homemade Hot Drinks to Try
If you’re looking for a hot, tasty drink (not more than $7!), try these:
Note: Do not throw away used coffee grounds. It has many uses!
Do you make your own coffee creamer? What is your favorite flavor?
