Skip the over-priced seasonal bottle that’s hard to find and stir up this Strawberry Cream Coffee Creamer in about 5 minutes. It gives plain coffee a sweet strawberry-and-cream flavor with just three pantry ingredients and no cooking at all.
If you like keeping a jar of homemade creamer on hand, this one fits right in with Make Your Own Coffee Creamer and other easy mix recipes. The strawberry milk mix brings the fruit flavor, the powdered creamer adds that mellow creamy finish, and the cinnamon keeps the whole thing from tasting flat.
Because this is a dry mix, it stores best in an airtight jar or vacuum-sealed bag in a cool, dry cupboard. For best quality, plan to use it within about 6 months, which is a conservative estimate based on the drink mix in the blend and general dry-goods storage guidance from the USDA FoodKeeper guidance for dry goods. It is also handy beyond coffee. Stir it into hot cocoa, blend a spoonful into a smoothie, or tuck a jar beside a bag of beans for an easy edible gift.
Strawberry Cream Coffee Creamer Recipe
You’ll Need:
- 1 cup dry non-dairy creamer
- 1 cup strawberry milk mix
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Combine the dry non-dairy creamer, strawberry milk mix, and cinnamon in a zip-top bag, vacuum-seal bag, or jar. Seal tightly and shake until the color and cinnamon are evenly distributed throughout the mix.
Expert Tip: If your cinnamon likes to clump, whisk it into the strawberry mix first, then add the creamer. That simple step helps you avoid random cinnamon pockets in your morning coffee, which sounds charming until it happens.
To Use:
Add 1 to 2 heaping teaspoons to a mug of hot coffee and stir well. Start with 1 teaspoon for a lighter berry note, or use 2 teaspoons if you want a sweeter, creamier cup.
This batch makes about 32 servings at 2 heaping teaspoons each, or up to 64 lighter servings if you use 1 teaspoon per mug. It pairs especially well with medium or light roast coffee and makes a fun addition to gift baskets with homemade mixes like Homemade Powdered Coffee Creamer.
Store the finished mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight. For best flavor and texture, use it within 6 months. If the powder hardens, smells dull, or loses that strawberry aroma, it is past its prime even if it is still technically shelf stable.
Note: Yield and serving count are estimates based on about 2 cups plus 1/2 teaspoon total mix and a 2-teaspoon serving size. Prep time is also an estimate since the mix comes together with simple measuring and shaking.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Strawberry Cream Coffee Creamer
You can, but check that it is a dry strawberry milk or powdered drink mix, not a sugar-free water enhancer or syrup powder. A milk-style powder dissolves more smoothly in coffee and gives you that sweet berry flavor without turning the cup thin or oddly tart.
It rounds out the flavor more than it announces itself. That little 1/2 teaspoon warms up the strawberry note and helps the creamer taste fuller, so the mix reads as strawberry-and-cream instead of pink sugar in a mug.
Use a completely dry jar and keep the mix away from steam, which is usually the real troublemaker. If your kitchen runs humid, add the powder with a dry spoon only and let your coffee stop actively steaming for 15 to 20 seconds before stirring the creamer in.
It already can be, but only if both packaged ingredients you buy are dairy-free. The non-dairy creamer usually is, but strawberry drink mixes can vary by brand, so read the label if you need to avoid milk ingredients completely.
Start with 1 heaping teaspoon for an 8-ounce mug, then bump it up to 2 teaspoons if you like sweeter coffee. If you drink a larger 12-ounce mug, 2 teaspoons is usually the better starting point so the strawberry flavor does not disappear into the coffee.
Absolutely. Just keep the ratio the same: 2 parts dry non-dairy creamer, 2 parts strawberry milk mix, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon per 2 cups of base ingredients. Mix in a large bowl first if you are making several jars so the cinnamon spreads evenly instead of settling in one batch.
Usually the coffee is not hot enough, the powder is packed into a stubborn little lump, or the spoon got there too late. Stir the creamer into freshly poured hot coffee right away, and break up any visible clumps in the jar before measuring.
Yes, and that is where it gets useful. Try 1 to 2 teaspoons in hot cocoa, blend 1 tablespoon into a vanilla milkshake or smoothie, or stir a spoonful into plain oatmeal if you want a quick strawberry-and-cream flavor boost.
A glass jar with a tight-fitting lid works best because it blocks moisture better than a loosely closed bag. If you are giving it as a gift, a canning jar is practical and looks nice, which is more than can be said for a half-closed zip bag shoved behind the sugar.
You can freeze dry creamer mix in an airtight freezer-safe container, but it only helps if moisture is the problem in your kitchen. For most people, a cool, dry cupboard works just fine, and freezing is not worth it unless you made a large batch you will not use for a while.
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Equipment
Instructions
- Measure the dry non-dairy creamer, strawberry milk mix, and ground cinnamon into a jar, zip-top bag, or vacuum-seal bag.
- Seal the container tightly.
- Shake until the mixture is evenly combined and the cinnamon is fully distributed.
- To serve, stir 1 to 2 heaping teaspoons into a mug of hot coffee.
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
Prep time is estimated from measuring and mixing only.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months for best quality.
