You can make a big batch of flavored liquid nondairy creamer at home for a lot less than buying bottle after bottle at the store. This version gives you a creamy base, lets you pick the flavor, and keeps the ingredient list simple enough that you can tweak the sweetness without turning your morning coffee into a science fair project.
A half gallon reusable container with a lid( I use a 64oz Rubbermaid one with a snap top)
We like ours on the sweet side so I always use 1/2 cup sugar and 4 tsp extract. Adjust sugars and extracts for personal preference.
Mix your dry ingredients well in a large bowl. Add water and extract. Blend well. Or you can mix half of it and half of boiling water in a blender(this is what i do)
Here are some of the combinations that we enjoy:
One batch makes about 10 cups of creamer, which is plenty for everyday coffee drinkers and still easy to store in the fridge. If you already keep powdered creamer, pudding mix, sugar, and extracts on hand, you’re halfway there.
Ingredients for Liquid Nondairy Creamer
You’ll need a half-gallon reusable container with a lid, a funnel, a large bowl, and either a whisk or blender. The base recipe stays the same. The pudding flavor and extract choice change the final flavor.
- 4 1/2 cups non dairy powdered creamer
- 1 small package instant pudding mix
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 to 4 teaspoons extract
- 5 1/2 cups boiling water
If you want a chocolate-style version, you can swap the pudding mix for 1 cup chocolate drink mix. You can also skip the pudding entirely and increase the sugar and extract to suit your taste, but the pudding helps with body and flavor so the creamer tastes finished instead of vaguely sweet and suspicious.
For more homemade flavor ideas, take a look at Make Your Own Coffee Creamer or browse Homemade Dairy & Non-Dairy Coffee Creamers in 25 Flavors.
How to Make Liquid Nondairy Creamer
- Mix the powdered creamer, instant pudding mix, and sugar well in a large bowl.
- Add the boiling water and chosen extract.
- Whisk or blend until the mixture is completely smooth. If you prefer, blend half the dry mixture with half the boiling water at a time.
- Set a funnel in a clean half-gallon container and pour in the creamer.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled before using.
Boiling water matters here because it helps dissolve the powdered creamer and pudding mix more completely, which cuts down on graininess. For the safest storage, chill the finished creamer promptly in the refrigerator, and remember that perishable homemade mixtures are best used within a few days. The USDA recommends using refrigerated leftovers within 3 to 4 days, so that’s the conservative window to follow for this homemade liquid creamer.
Flavor Combinations for Liquid Nondairy Creamer
Here are the combinations used most often for this creamer base:
- French Vanilla Coconut: French vanilla pudding, 3 teaspoons coconut extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- French Vanilla: French vanilla pudding, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Chocolate Almond: Chocolate pudding, 3 teaspoons almond extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butterscotch Hazelnut: Butterscotch pudding, 4 teaspoons hazelnut extract
Start with the lower amount of sugar if you like a less sweet cup, especially when you’re using a sweeter pudding flavor. If you prefer deeper coffeehouse flavors, pair this with your own Brown Sugar Syrup Recipe or flavor future batches with homemade Vanilla Extract.
Tips for Smoother Homemade Creamer
- Mix the dry ingredients first. That spreads the pudding and sugar evenly through the powdered creamer so you do not get little flavor pockets.
- Use truly boiling water. Hot tap water will not do the same job.
- Blend if needed. If your mixture looks speckled or slightly lumpy, run it through the blender in two batches.
- Leave headspace in the container. A half-gallon container gives you room to shake the creamer before serving.
- Adjust sweetness carefully. A jump from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup sugar changes the finished flavor more than you might think.
Storage and Shelf Life for Liquid Nondairy Creamer
Store the finished creamer in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator and use it within 3 to 4 days for the safest result. That’s a conservative evidence-based estimate for a homemade mixed beverage kept cold at 40 degrees F or below.
If you notice separation, shake it well before pouring. If it develops an off smell, unusual thickness, curdled-looking texture, or any fizzing, toss it. Homemade creamer is cheap to replace. Food poisoning is not a bargain.
If you want a longer-lasting option, keep the dry ingredients separate and mix only what you’ll use in a few days. Opened powdered creamer and pudding mix should stay in airtight containers in a cool, dry place, and the dry base is best used within about 1 month for best quality after opening because the shortest-lived opened ingredient loses quality first. That timeline is a practical quality estimate, not a lab-tested shelf-life claim.
Serving Ideas for Liquid Nondairy Creamer
Use this liquid creamer anywhere you’d use bottled coffee creamer. Start with 2 to 4 tablespoons per mug of hot coffee, stir, and adjust from there. It also works in iced coffee, cold brew, or blended coffee drinks where you want sweetness and flavor in one pour.
If you like to prep ahead, portion a few days’ worth into a smaller jar for the fridge and keep the rest of the batch sealed tight. You can also freeze extra creamer in ice cube trays if you want small coffee-ready portions later. For more details on that, see Can You Freeze Coffee Creamer?.
💸 Budget101® Price Breakdown: Make Your Own Liquid Nondairy Creamer
Ingredient |
Walmart Item |
Pkg Price |
Amount Used |
Cost Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non dairy powdered creamer |
$4.24 |
4 1/2 C. |
$4.77 |
|
Small package instant pudding mix |
$0.78 |
1 ≈ package ≈ 0.601 cup(s) |
$0.78 |
|
Sugar |
$2.98 |
1/4 to 1/2 C. |
$0.25 |
|
Extract |
$2.34 |
3 to 4 t. |
$2.73 |
|
Boiling water |
– |
5 1/2 C. |
$0.01 |
💸 |
Cost |
|---|---|
🧾 Total Batch Cost |
$8.54 |
👨👩👧👦 Cost Per Serving |
$0.21 |
📅 Walmart prices last verified August 26, 2026. Prices may vary by location and are subject to change. Learn how to calculate the cost of a recipe on your own!
🛒 Walmart Grocery List
- Powdered Non-Dairy Creamer, 35.3 oz
- Instant Pudding Mix, 3.4 oz
- Granulated Sugar, 4 lb
- Vanilla Extract, 2 fl oz
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Frequently Asked Questions about Make Your Own Liquid Nondairy Creamer
Absolutely. Start with 1/4 cup sugar instead of 1/2 cup, then taste the finished batch in coffee before changing anything else. The pudding mix already adds sweetness, so cutting the sugar first gives you the cleanest adjustment without thinning the texture.
No, but it helps more than people expect. Instant pudding adds flavor and a little body, so the creamer tastes richer and less watery. If you skip it, increase the sugar and extract to taste, or use 1 cup chocolate drink mix for a chocolate version.
Usually the powder did not dissolve all the way. Use fully boiling water, mix the dry ingredients first, and blend the batch if needed. A quick spin in the blender smooths out stubborn bits far better than standing there with a spoon questioning your life choices.
Yes, just keep the total extract at 3 to 4 teaspoons for the full batch. That gives you enough flavor to notice in coffee without tipping into the artificial-tasting danger zone. Vanilla, almond, coconut, and hazelnut all work well with the creamer base.
Start with 2 tablespoons per 8-ounce mug and adjust up to 4 tablespoons if you like sweeter, lighter coffee. Since this version includes both sweetener and flavoring, a little often goes farther than plain half-and-half.
You sure can, and it is a smart move if you do not use creamer quickly. Use 2 1/4 cups powdered creamer, half a small pudding package as evenly as you can manage, 2 3/4 cups boiling water, 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons extract.
A clean container with a tight-fitting lid works best, especially one with a little extra headspace for shaking. A 64-ounce reusable pitcher or food-storage container is ideal because this batch makes about 10 cups, which is 80 fluid ounces.
Yes. Use 1 cup chocolate drink mix in place of the instant pudding if you want a more cocoa-forward flavor. Expect the finished creamer to taste a little different in texture and sweetness, so start with the lower sugar amount and adjust after you try it in coffee.
Measure the extract carefully and stay near 3 teaspoons if you are trying a flavor for the first time. Some extracts hit harder than others, especially almond and hazelnut, so it is easier to add more next batch than rescue one that tastes like a candle.
Definitely. Shake it well first, then stir 2 to 4 tablespoons into cold brew or iced coffee. Because the sugar is already dissolved in the batch, it blends into cold drinks much better than dumping dry sweetener straight into a glass and hoping for the best.
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Make Your Own Liquid Nondairy Creamer
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups non dairy powdered creamer
- 1 small package instant pudding mix
- ¼ to ½ cup sugar
- 3 to 4 teaspoons extract
- 5 ½ cups boiling water
Equipment
Instructions
- Mix the powdered creamer, instant pudding mix, and sugar well in a large bowl.
- Add the boiling water and extract.
- Blend or whisk until smooth. If desired, blend half the mixture with half the boiling water at a time.
- Pour into a clean half-gallon container using a funnel.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled before serving.
Recipe Size Alteration
💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.
Notes
French Vanilla Coconut: French vanilla pudding, 3 teaspoons coconut extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
French Vanilla: French vanilla pudding, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Chocolate Almond: chocolate pudding, 3 teaspoons almond extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Butterscotch Hazelnut: butterscotch pudding, 4 teaspoons hazelnut extract.
Estimated yield is about 10 cups, or 40 servings at 2 tablespoons each.
Prep time is an estimate based on measuring, mixing, blending, and transferring the batch.
For safest storage, refrigerate promptly and use within 3 to 4 days.
love coffee. i would be dehydrated and skinny without it.
this is great! thanks!
great to have this recipe!
Hmmm another one that sounds good!! Gotta have my coffee flavored. 🙂