Homemade Almond Joy Coffee Creamer Recipe Copycat

Indulge in the delightful flavors of an Almond Joy candy bar, the beloved Peter Paul treat with my Homemade Almond Joy Coffee Creamer Recipe Copycat. Imagine sipping your morning coffee, infused with the irresistible combination of rich chocolate, tropical coconut flavor, and that unmistakable taste of almonds. By recreating the beloved flavor of International Delight Coffee Creamer in your own kitchen, you can customize the ingredients to your liking, control the sweetness, and ensure it suits your dietary preferences. Have fun making this coffee creamer and enjoying it in hot or in iced coffees. Making your own coffee creamer might cut down on those coffee shop drive-thru runs! This makes the perfect cup of coffee for my morning routine or as a special treat in the afternoon or evening.

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• WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
• INGREDIENTS
• INGREDIENT LIST NOTES
• STEP-BY-STEP PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
• Recipe FAQ'S
• Equipment
• Food Storage Tips
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WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

There are several potential benefits of making a homemade copycat version of Almond Joy coffee creamer. Here are a few:

• The recipe is customizable.
• You have control over ingredients.
• You can take into consideration allergens and specific dietary restrictions.
• It might be cost-effective.
• You can be creative.

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT LIST NOTES

This recipe calls for simple ingredients, many of which you will probably have on hand, or are readily available at the grocery store.

• Sweetened condensed milk - do not confuse this with evaporated milk. Sweetened condensed milk is just what it says, "sweetened." Nut milks, per your personal preference, can be a great addition. Brown sugar, organic sugars, plain old sugar, and maple syrup can be substituted for the sweetened condensed milk in this recipe per your own tastes.
• Milk & cream - I like to use plenty of cream because this creamer is not part of my daily coffee ritual, but is saved as a special treat. You can use lower-fat dairy or non-dairy products if you want to cut the fat or calories. I tried this recipe using coconut milk and omitting the coconut extract and it lacked the coconut flavor. If you use coconut milk or almond milk you might want to also add the extract for that good coconut and almond flavor. The good news is you can leave it out, do a taste test. If you are happy with the flavor you are good to go, if not, add it at this point.
• Cocoa powder - I use a good Dutch process cocoa powder because I always have it on hand. Use a less expensive option if you like and it will have little impact on the taste. Almond Joy bars are covered with milk chocolate.
• Extracts - extracts are always better than imitation flavors, but again, if you have it use it! The flavor of this recipe will be a little different with artificial flavors.

Full ingredients list & measurements are provided in the recipe card.

STEP-BY-STEP PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS

Recipe FAQ'S

Equipment

• Small pot
• Mason jar

Food Storage Tips

Store your homemade creamer in the refrigerator in an airtight container like a mason jar with a lid. I always check the expiration dates on the dairy products I used to make the creamer. I consider the date of the one that expires first to be the date of expiration for my creamer. My favorite way of storing this creamer is to pour it into silicone ice cube trays and freeze it. Once hardened, take the cubes out and store them in a ziplock bag. When I want a good cup of coffee, I make it and toss in a frozen cube of Almond Joy flavored creamer.