With this homemade vanilla coffee creamer recipe, you could skip the store-bought stuff.

No morning is complete without a strongcup of coffee.

Homemade vanilla coffee creamer is surprisingly quick and easy to make.

Vanilla Coffee Creamer

Credit: Andy Lyons

Its a delicious way to kickstart your day, and pairs perfectly withfresh bagelsor scones.

Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Chocolate Coffee Creamer:

Prepare as directed, except add 3 tablespoons chocolate-flavor syrup.

Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon.

Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

Makes 3 1/4 cups.

Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon.

Makes 3 1/2 cups.

Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon.

Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

Makes 3 1/4 cups.

Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon.

Makes 3 1/4 cups.

Makes 3 1/4 cups.

see to it you use fresh dairy products when making the creamers.

If you prefer, you may also use nondairy milk, such as soy, coconut, or almond.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.