Drinks

Peppermint Mocha Creamer

Make a peppermint mocha creamer with cocoa and mint or espresso, as a shelf-stable powder or a liquid made with sweetened condensed milk.

Peppermint mocha creamer

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A coffee creamer with two flavors, chocolate mint and mocha, made as a shelf-stable powder or a refrigerated liquid. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons of powder per cup.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseDrinks
CuisineAmerican
Servings3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • Powdered base: 3 cups powdered milk; 1½ cups powdered sugar or a sugar substitute; 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • Liquid base: 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk; 1¾ to 2 cups milk or non-dairy milk; 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
  • Chocolate Mint flavor: powdered 1 tbsp cocoa + 1 tsp mint powder; liquid 1 tbsp cocoa + 1 tsp peppermint
  • Mocha flavor: powdered 1 tbsp cocoa + 1 tsp espresso powder; liquid 1 tbsp cocoa + 1 tsp espresso

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Prepare the powdered or liquid base (see notes).
  2. Stir in the flavoring until well mixed for the powdered version, or shake or whisk until smooth for the liquid one.

Notes

Powdered creamer (shelf-stable; yield about 4½ cups, 24 to 48 servings): 3 cups powdered milk (non-dairy powdered milk such as coconut milk powder also works); 1½ cups powdered sugar or a sugar substitute; 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted. Whisk together until well combined, add the flavoring and mix thoroughly; store airtight at room temperature; use 1 to 2 tablespoons per cup of coffee; keeps 3 to 6 months airtight in a cool, dry place.
Liquid creamer (yield about 3 cups, 24 servings): 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (regular or dairy-free); 1¾ to 2 cups milk or non-dairy milk (almond, oat or coconut); 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional). Combine in a large jar or bottle, add flavorings, shake or whisk until smooth; use about 2 tablespoons per cup of coffee; refrigerate up to 7 to 10 days.
Safety: contains dairy unless non-dairy swaps are used; liquid version must be refrigerated.