Dairy-Free Wintermint Coffee Creamer
Celebrate the season with a cozy cup of coffee topped with homemade Dairy-Free Wintermint Coffee Creamer. This healthy peppermint coffee creamer is made with simple, real ingredients and brings the perfect festive flavor to every winter morning.
I still remember the first time I tried a mint vanilla Ice Blended from Coffee Bean during the holidays. The mix of cool peppermint and creamy vanilla instantly became my favorite seasonal flavor. There is just something so cheerful about that combo.
I have been making this vegan peppermint coffee creamer for years and it has become a little tradition in my kitchen. I love how quickly it comes together in the blender and how clean the ingredients are. No processed gums, no cane sugar, just real, wholesome flavor that makes my morning coffee feel extra special.
If you’re not into hot drinks but love peppermint, I suggest trying this Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Protein Smoothie instead!
Spotlight on This Dairy-Free Wintermint Coffee Creamer
- It’s made in a blender: This healthy peppermint coffee creamer comes together in minutes while your coffee brews. Simply blend and pour for the easiest holiday morning upgrade.
- It’s clean: You will not find cane sugar, gums, or processed oils in this recipe. Just simple, real ingredients that support a healthier start to your day.
- It’s dairy-free: This vegan peppermint creamer is perfect for anyone avoiding dairy or wanting a lighter, more nourishing option for their morning cup.
- It’s festive: A splash of wintermint flavor brings instant holiday cheer to every sip and makes your morning coffee feel extra special.
- It’s customizable: Adjust the sweetness, peppermint strength, or creaminess to match your taste. You can even make a stronger version for lattes or a lighter version for everyday use.
- It’s made with 5 simple ingredients: This is a coffee creamer I can get behind with only five simple and real ingredients.
The Ingredients
Plant-based milk: Almond milk works beautifully here, but any unsweetened plant-based milk will do. Using an unsweetened option keeps this winter coffee creamer naturally sweetened.
Canned coconut milk or cream: This ingredient is key for a rich, creamy texture. Full-fat canned coconut milk creates that velvety consistency you expect from a holiday coffee creamer while keeping it completely dairy-free.
Maple syrup: A drizzle of pure maple syrup adds natural sweetness without refined sugar. It blends smoothly and enhances the peppermint and vanilla flavors in this healthier holiday creamer.
Vanilla extract: High-quality vanilla extract brings warmth to the creamer and balances the peppermint flavor. It gives this vegan winter coffee creamer its cozy, comforting taste.
Peppermint extract: Pure peppermint extract adds that festive burst of cool, refreshing holiday flavor. A little goes a long way in creating the perfect wintermint finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or soy milk will all work well. Just be sure to use an unsweetened and unflavored variety so the peppermint and vanilla shine.
Because of the canned coconut milk, this creamer does create a light froth. It won’t foam exactly like heavy dairy cream, but it does add rich texture to lattes and hot coffee.
Store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5–7 days. Shake well before using since separation is normal with natural ingredients.
Absolutely. Simply add more maple syrup or blend in 1–2 soaked dates for a naturally sweetened version with even more richness.
Yes. You can swap the canned coconut milk for a thicker plant-based cream such as oat cream or cashew cream. The result will be slightly less rich but still delicious.
No. Peppermint extract is diluted and much safer for recipes like this. Peppermint oil is far more concentrated, so if you use it, add only the tiniest drop.
The Instructions
Step one: Place all of the ingredients into a high-speed blender. This includes: plant-based milk, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add additional maple syrup as desired.
Step two: Enjoy immediately and transfer leftovers to a mason jar.
Storage
Pour the creamer into a mason jar, secure the lid, and store in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. *Give it a good shake before using.
Tips + Modifications
For a warmer drink, heat 1/2 cup of creamer in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through. Add to a cup of warm coffee for a delicious hot drink.
If you prefer a sweeter creamer, add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup at a time until it reaches your perfect level. For a less sweet version, simply reduce the maple syrup or leave it out entirely.
Almond milk is great, but oat milk, cashew milk, or soy milk will create a smoother, more velvety creamer. Oat milk is especially delicious for winter coffees.
Peppermint extract can be very strong. Start small, taste, and increase in very small increments. A little goes a long way.
More Vegan Peppermint Treats
Vanilla Peppermint Sugar Cookies
White Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie
Dairy-Free Wintermint Coffee Creamer
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1½ cups plant-based milk *oat milk will be the creamiest
- ½ cup canned coconut milk or cream *give it a good shake before using
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup *more or less as desired
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract *more as desired
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a high-speed blender. This includes: plant-based milk, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add additional maple syrup as desired.
- Enjoy immediately and transfer leftovers to a mason jar.
