Let’s first talk about this Paleo stuff happening around here. You may have noticed I have been cooking more Paleo and Primal dishes lately.
A couple of months ago I read Wheat Belly and it really impacted me. Finding out that the modern-day wheat, EVEN Organic, is essentially a GMO food source was pretty disturbing. I am all for everything in moderation but this was something I considered a “health food”.
So, for the last couple of months we have been eating 60 to 70% of our meals Grain Free. After some serious conversations around the house, we decided to embark on the Whole30.
The #Whole30 is basically a 30-day nutritional reset where you completely eliminate all processed foods, sugars, grains, beans, dairy, alcohol and excessive caffeine consumption.
Sounds pretty restrictive but if you think about it, it’s really like a cleanse. I like to do a Spring cleanse every year anyway so this is just a more advanced version if you will.
Since we already eat pretty clean, I don’t think this is going to be as difficult of a jump (except for maybe the wine – gasp!) but I am really interested to see what, if any, impact the elimination of certain foods I’ve always considered “health foods” will have on allergies, dry skin, congestion, etc. I’ll keep you guys posted!
In the meantime, I started playing with a version of Paleo Coffee Creamer in early March right after I saw Brandon from Kitchen Konfidence post his.
I really enjoyed his but the whole raw egg in there left me with a funky aftertaste. Plus, I really wanted something a bit more mild in taste and calories than the coconut milk.
I am really happy with this version. Not only is it easy to make but Vegan, Sugar-Free and ONLY 1 Weight Watchers Point Plus Per 3-Tablespoon Serving.
At this point, we will continue with this as our coffee creamer even after the Whole30 is over. I am pretty excited about it since that means we will save money on store-bought coffee creamer and eliminate the additives and sugar that are found in them!
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NOTES:
- If you do not have a high-speed blender (like a Blendtec or Vitamix), you can make this using a food processor. After processing dates and water, strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove any large date pieces. Continue to follow the instructions below.
- Note that Medjool dates can range in size.
- The sweetness of the creamer can also vary depending on the size of the dates.
- If your dates are on the drier side, let them soak longer than 15 minutes.
- This lasts for up to a week in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- I have found that this creamer can slightly separate if you pour it into very hot beverages. Slightly cooled is best but clearly not always possible!
Inspired By: Date Creamer from Kitchen Konfidence
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Paleo Coffee Creamer Recipe. Vegan, Sugar-Free.
- 6 to 8 large Medjool dates (1/2 cup total pitted and chopped) + 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
- 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoons tapioca flour + 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
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Remove the pits from the dates and coarsely chop into smaller pieces.
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Fill a measuring cup with 1/2 cup of boiling water and place the chopped dates in there to soak. Allow them to soak for at least 15 minutes (more if they are on the hard side).
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Place dates and soaking water in high speed blender (if you don't have a high-speed blender see NOTES for alternate instructions) and process until liquefied. I used the "Whole Juice" button on the Blendtec.
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Add almond milk, vanilla and salt. Pulse a couple of times until well mixed.
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Next, add in coconut oil and pulse until well mixed.Mix tapioca flour and cold water in a small dish.
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Pour into blender and pulse a couple of times.
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Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Note that the creamer thickens as it cools.
Individual Serving Size is 3 Tablespoons -- Makes 40 Tablespoons or 13 Servings (2 1/2 Cups)
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Carmen Smith says
Made it, love it. Thank you for the first healthy alternative I have found that tastes superb.
EverydayMaven says
You’re welcome Carmen! So glad you like it and thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂
Tracy says
I made this creamer on Saturday because I am trying to reduce/eliminate both sugar and dairy from my diet and my biggest obstacle is my morning cup of coffee which I am completely addicted to.
I like my coffee light and sweet. I normally add two heaping spoonfuls of sugar and milk.
It is now Monday afternoon and I am indulging in an afternoon cup of coffee (which I don’t normally do) because I will admit I have been afraid to try this in creamer in my morning coffee…knowing that I wouldn’t be happy if I didn’t like it.
Good news! I love it and will now be making it weekly to replace both the sugar and the milk in my coffee every day, at least until some miracle happens and I can rehab myself from my morning cup addiction! LOL
Thanks so much for this recipe! 🙂
EverydayMaven says
That is so great Tracy! So glad this recipe is helping you. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Leigh says
Hi, I am not following a Paleo diet but I don’t consume dairy if I can avoid it. I did a websearch for homemade coconut coffee creamer and this popped up. I had all the ingredients except tapioca starch, so I just omitted it (the end product is still pretty thick without it). It is a good creamer, I usually like my coffee pretty light, like you, but found that even with just a tablespoon or so of this creamer, my coffee TASTED “light” and creamy, even though it was still rather dark looking. So no need to add anymore for coloring! Love this, thank you!
EverydayMaven says
Thanks Leigh! So glad you are enjoying it 🙂
mary says
Thanks…I’m pretty quick with a calculator and my memory of individual calorie content. I’ve never had to do weight watcher’s for points or anything before. My goal has always been to find the healthiest foods and enough of them to be full..but I do try to stay in a calorie range if I’ve put on 5-10 more pounds before it gets away from me.
I just thought you’d have figured it out. Thanks for the recipe! I love medjool dates so I’m ahead of the game. M
EverydayMaven says
Sounds good Mary!!! 🙂
mary says
how many calories are in the date creamer?
Thanks. It sounds like the answer for me. Mary
EverydayMaven says
Hi Mary!
I recommend My Fitness Pal or My Calorie Counter as great, free tools to figure out calories.
adelina says
A Vegan coffee creamer?! WOW…this is the BEST thing I have learned in a whole month! I am so happy to find this so I must try it out very soon!
Thank you!!!
EverydayMaven says
I hope you love it!
Chrissy says
Thanks for the suggestion! Just coconut-so butter or cashew milk are both helpful. I am just finding a lot of coconut milk/coconut oil in paleo recipes. But now I know substitutes! Thanks!
Melissa says
Hi Chrissy, are you allergic to all nuts, or coconut only? If it’s only coconut, I bet a homemade cashew milk would be great for this recipe!
Chrissy says
Hi! This recipe looks great. I can’t wait to try it. I just started a Paleo “8 week challenge” and so far so good. I am having a problem however with all the use if coconut, as I am allergic.
🙁 Any suggestions for me?
EverydayMaven says
Hi Chrissy,
The only coconut in this recipe is the coconut oil – you could easily omit and add pastured (unsalted) butter! Hope it works out 🙂