I have a bulletproof coffee every morning and I always add a little MCT oil and collagen plus a splash of cream, but the dairy just doesn’t sit right with my body. The problem is, most store-bought and homemade nut milk is too thin, and it just doesn’t have that same yummy creaminess. It’s quite the dilemma for those of us whose mornings depend of this! So, I created the solution to our problem: a dairy-free creamer that is rich but makes you feel good in all the right ways.

It’s almond milk, but thicker. This creamer/almond milk uses more nuts, less water, a pinch of salt, and a needs a good blender. I’m in love. It’s thick creamer for your morning rituals, anytime you want that creaminess in your beverage, in your Hot Chocolate, or even over cereal. Let me know where you add it in to your day in the comments below!

My favorite products for this recipe (Not sponsored, just love them!):

  • Premier Research Labs Pink Salt: tons of minerals for healthy cell function. This is a great finishing/cold recipe salt, not really made for high heat cooking. Premier Pink Salt is a blend of two premium, untreated, solar-dried sea salts which deliver critical trace elements. The two salts are Mediterranean Sea Salt and Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt, which gives it the pink color. Here is a similar one on Amazon Prime: Terrasoul Himalayan Pink Salt
  • Reusable Nut Milk Strainer Bags: Reusable nut milk bags are great because you can wash them out and use them again and again, making them very cheap and sustainable! These bags I have linked to are a 2-pack of organic cotton bags, so they won’t leach BPA or chemicals into your creamer. These can be used for juices, nut milk, or cheese too! You can get these on Amazon, or similar ones at many grocery stores, even Bed, Bath & Beyond! 

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Why do I make Bulletproof Coffee?

I am a morning person. I like to get up and get going with my day, and this gives me and my brain a solid wake up. Bulletproof Coffee, aka butter coffee, is an energizing beverage made with quality fats and high-quality coffee beans. The recipe is easy: just blend together brewed coffee, MCT (medium-chain-triglyceride) oil and ghee (leave this out if you are dairy-free). I add Vital Proteins Unflavored Collagen powder or Ancient Nutrition to my bulletproof coffee, and only do ghee on occasion. The fats in the bulletproof coffee really sustain me until early afternoon and keep me from being hungry. I don’t tend to add sweeteners, though I know many people like to add coconut sugar or other sweeteners to their taste.

What can you do with the leftover solids from straining the milk?

You can make nut cheese, cookies, and all sorts of things that require almond meal.

What can I use this creamer with besides coffee?

Wherever you use nut milk, you can use this creamer as well. Check out some of my recipes that use nut milk and try it out!

Watch me make this super simple coffee creamer/nut milk on Jana Eats YouTube! Recipe is below.

 

3 Ingredient Dairy Free Vegan Coffee Creamer

Easy 3 ingredient dairy-free creamer made with just almonds, water, and salt. It's vegan, fast, and super customizable.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Inactive Time12 hours
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Keyword: almond, beverage, dairy free, nut milk, quick, sugar free
Servings: 4 4 ounce portions

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Nut Milk Straining Bag
  • Bowl
  • Large Mason Jar or other Sealed Beverage Container

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw almonds, soaked overnight
  • 1 1/2 cups filtered water, up to 2 1/2 cups
  • 1/4 tsp pink salt

Optional Ingredients

  • coconut sugar
  • maple syrup
  • vanilla extract

Method

Night Before

  • Soak almonds overnight in warm filtered water, enough to cover the almonds

Blending Instructions

  • Drape your straining cloth over a medium sized, deep bowl. Have a large jar or other sealed container ready for your creamer storage.
  • Put all ingredients in your high-powered blender, blend until creamy and thoroughly combined.
  • Add additional water until desired thickness up to 1 cup additional water.
  • Pour into straining cloth slowly. Squeeze out the excess liquid gently (so that the solids don't come through) until little to no liquid comes out.
  • Transfer liquid to your sealable container/jar, and refrigerate.

Video

Notes

You can add any optional ingredients during the blending stage.

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