The Starbucks coffee creamer is creamy, heavy, and sweet, significantly transforming your coffee’s Flavor. Learn how to make a copycat and enjoy it in your home, plus more information in this post.

In my mid-20s, I became a coffee addict. Due to my many visits to the local Starbucks, I fell in love with a Barista and married her. My wife began to teach me to make my favorite Starbucks coffee at home to curb my spending. One of the greatest recipes was Starbucks coffee creamer because I like my coffee sweet and creamy. Most readers ask me how they can make an excellent Starbucks coffee creamer at home. I have decided to write this post and share how you can make a delicious homemade Starbucks coffee creamer.

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Brief History of the Starbucks coffee creamer

If you are as curious as I am, you must be interested in the history of the Starbucks coffee creamer. Starbucks has been using coffee creamer since it was started in 1971. However, they introduced the specific branded Starbucks coffee creamer product in 2019. Starbucks introduced its coffee creamer to expand its presence in the grocery store market and offer customers a way to enjoy creamy coffee at home.

Starbucks coffee creamer (Ingredients, flavors, Dairy Content)

What’s in a Starbucks coffee creamer – (ingredients)

What’s actually in a Starbucks coffee creamer? According to their website, the Starbucks coffee creamer contains Heavy Cream, Nonfat Milk, Buttermilk, Sugar, Gellan Gum, Vegetable Oil (High Oleic Soybean Oil), and Natural Flavor.

Heavy Cream – is a crucial ingredient because it adds creaminess and smoothness to the creamer. It has a high dairy fat content.
Nonfat Milk has lower Fat and helps balance the heavy cream’s richness, providing a smoother texture.
Buttermilk – is a cultured dairy product that adds a tangy flavor and helps to thicken the creamer.
Sugar – Provides sweetness and enhances the Flavor of the other ingredients.
Gellan Gum – helps to smooth, thicken, and stabilize the creamer mixture and enhance its consistent texture. It is made from a plant.
Vegetable Oil (High Oleic Soybean Oil) is a plant-based product that contributes to a good mouth feel and improves the texture.
Natural Flavor – provides distinctive taste and aroma; some flavors include caramel, Vanilla, and Hazelnut.

What are the available sizes?

The Starbucks coffee creamer comes in the following sizes, 28 fluid ounces (828 mL), 32 fluid ounces (946 mL), 50.7 fluid ounces (1.5 liters), and 1 gallon (128 fluid ounces or 3.79 liters). The sizes are designed to fit personal, family, office, and restaurant needs. Larger sizes are usually slightly discounted and hence save you money.

Nutritional facts

The nutritional composition of drinks and food substances is crucial because they contribute to healthy living. One tablespoon or 15ml of Starbucks creamer has 30 calories. The calories are slightly low compared to the Amaretto coffee creamer, which has 40 calories in the same quantity. The recommended daily calorie consumption is 2000 calories. Considering that two tablespoons of the creamer add only 60 calories to your cup of coffee, you are well within the recommended daily calorie intake range.

The calorie level is not too high and is healthy as long as you consume it moderately. The calories increase the overall calorie content of your coffee. Limit the creamer you add to one or two tablespoons per cup to avoid calories. The total Fat in the same measure is 1.5g. the Fat originates from dairy products such as butter fat, milk, and heavy cream. The table below summarizes the nutritional facts of the creamer.

Below is a table that summarizes all the facts I’ve discussed above:

Calorie count (out of 2,000 calories daily intake)	60
Nutrient Content (per 30ml)	% of Daily Value
Total Fat (3g) Trans Fat (0g) Saturated Fat (2g)	4% 10%
Total carbohydrates (10g) Sugar (10g) Dietary Fiber	3.6%
Proteins (0g)	–
Cholesterol (10mg)	3.4%
Sodium (0mg)

Dairy content

The Starbucks coffee creamer is made with dairy products such as milk, buttermilk, and nonfat milk. Starbucks uses several brands for its dairy products, including Borden Milk and Good and Gather Milk. The dairy products in the creamer make up more than 50% of the dairy-based creamer.

So, what is the flavor profile of Starbucks coffee creamer?

The Starbucks coffee creamer comes in several flavors, which include Caramel Macchiato, which has a rich and sweet caramel flavor with notes of vanilla and espresso; cinnamon dolce, which has a warm and spicy cinnamon flavor; and Hazelnut, which is nutty and creamy with a hint of sweetness. You can also get other flavors such as vanilla, toffee nut, classic, almond milk, and coconut.

How to make Starbucks coffee creamer at home -Starbucks coffee creamer copycat Recipe

Starbucks coffee creamer copycat Recipe

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Equipment

Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowl
Whisk or hand mixer
Airtight container or jar for storing the creamer
Funnel (optional, for easier transfer into storage container)

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) of sweetened condensed milk
1 and 3/4 cups of milk or cream (you can use dairy milk, almond milk, or any other type of milk)
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

Whisk the sweetened condensed milk and milk in a medium-sized mixing bowl until well combined.
Add the vanilla extract and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Pour the mixture into an airtight container
When ready to use, shake the container to mix the creamer, then pour it into your coffee as desired.

Notes

If you prefer a less sweet creamer, reduce the sweetened condensed milk or use unsweetened milk.

You can use any milk or cream in the recipe. Whole milk or heavy cream will produce a richer, creamier creamer, while low-fat or non-dairy milk produces a lighter creamer.

You can customize the Flavor of the creamer by adding different extracts or flavorings. For example, add cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice for a fall-inspired creamer.

Informative Section

Where can you buy Starbucks coffee creamer?

You can buy the Starbucks coffee creamer at some Starbucks locations, Amazon, Walmart, Target, Safeway, Kroger, or Publix.

How much is Starbucks coffee creamer?

You can get a 28-ounce bottle of Starbucks coffee creamer at around $4 to $5. The price varies slightly with the location.

Can I get a vegan Starbucks coffee creamer?

Yes, Starbucks offers a vegan coffee creamer option. The Starbucks Non-Dairy Creamers are vegan and made with almond, oat, or coconut milk.

Is Starbucks coffee creamer still available at Starbucks?

When this article was written, the Starbucks coffee creamer was unavailable or out of stock in Amazon and other grocery stores.

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Brief History of the Starbucks coffee creamer

Starbucks coffee creamer (Ingredients, flavors, Dairy Content)