Condensed milk is basically sugar suspended in milk. So we need a sugar substitute. But here’s the trick: granulated sugar doesn’t dissolve well in cold creamer. It gets gritty. Yuck.
Use simple syrup. It’s just sugar melted into water. Equal parts sugar and water, heated until it’s clear. Cool it down. Boom—instant dissolvable sweetness.
No time for that? Use honey or maple syrup straight up. They’re thinner, so they mix right in. Pro tip: maple syrup makes your coffee taste like a warm hug from a forest creature.
Flavor Time: The Fun Part
Now we get fancy. Vanilla extract is your ride-or-die. Add a teaspoon to your base. Maybe two. I won’t judge.
Want it hazelnut? Add a drop of hazelnut extract. Or two drops, if you’re feeling dangerous. You can find these extracts in the baking aisle. They’re tiny bottles of pure joy.
Feeling festive? Throw in a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. Or both. Live a little. Your coffee, your rules.
Homemade Creamer Without Sweetened Condensed Milk - Homemade Ftempo
