Best Vanilla Syrup Recipe

We bet you can guess the most popular flavor of coffee syrup. If you guessed vanilla, you are correct. We bet the title of this article kind of gave it away… Vanilla syrup is by far the most popular type of coffee syrup. It is the perfect flavor for beginner coffee drinkers or those who are looking to just add a little “something” extra to their drink. Vanilla is sweet, simple and classic.

If you are a vanilla syrup lover then you should definitely keep reading. We are going to talk about how to make vanilla syrup for coffee, sugar free vanilla syrup options and what vanilla syrup brand is the absolute best. Go grab a mug of vanilla coffee for yourself and let’s get started!

Best Vanilla Syrup for Coffee

There are a surprising amount of coffee syrup brands out there. It seems like almost every coffee shop has started making their own syrup and bottling it up! While you can definitely make your own vanilla syrup for coffee, you can also easily buy a great syrup.

When assessing vanilla coffee syrup brands, we looked for ones that used real vanilla beans rather than vanilla flavoring. We wanted to find syrups that had a smooth, sweet taste that would compliment your coffee. Here are our favorite coffee syrup brands that all make amazing vanilla coffee syrup.

1. Torani vanilla syrup- Torani is known around the world as being one of the top coffee syrup brands. They have around 100 different coffee syrup flavors but Torani vanilla syrup is a top seller. It is sweet, fragrant and has a beautiful vanilla taste. You can also get Torani sugar free vanilla syrup which is just as yummy.
2. Monin Vanilla Coffee Syrup- Monin is another very well known coffee syrup brand. The company is based out of Italy and has been making coffee syrups for over a hundred years. Their vanilla syrup is perfectly balanced and blends right into your coffee to make it irresistible.
3. Starbucks Coffee Syrup- Starbucks makes their own coffee syrups and you can buy them in a Starbucks store or online. If you drink a lot of Starbucks coffee then Starbucks coffee syrup is likely the one you are most used to. Wondering how many calories in Starbucks vanilla syrup?  The answer is 20 calories per pump. This even number makes it pretty easy to keep track of calories in your drinks!
4. DaVinci Vanilla Syrup- DaVinci has a great vanilla coffee syrup and sugar free vanilla coffee syrup. It is perfect for making coffees or non alcoholic mocktails. You can often find the DaVinci brand in grocery stores making it a convenient option as well.

Let us know which vanilla coffee syrup is your favorite. You’ll be surprised to find that they are all a little different.

How to Make Vanilla Syrup for Coffee

Making vanilla syrup for coffee is very easy. Make it once and you will wonder why you ever bought coffee syrup!

Making coffee syrup is much more economical than buying bottles of the premade vanilla syrup. Making your own coffee syrup also enables you to adjust the flavorings to suit your personal preferences. There is nothing better than a customized coffee and your perfect drink begins with a customized syrup.

Take a look at our vanilla coffee syrup recipe and then grab a pot to start cooking!

How to Make Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup for Coffee

Following a low carb diet? Or are you just trying to cut back on calories? Then a sugar free vanilla coffee syrup may be just what you need.

Want to know a secret? You can make sugar free vanilla syrup at home! Use our recipe for vanilla coffee syrup but replace the sugar and brown sugar with 1 ½ cups of erythritol. This will give you a great, sugar free syrup with the same sweetness and flavor you are looking for.

Wondering how many calories in Starbucks sugar free vanilla syrup? Well, there is zero. And guess what? Our homemade sugar free vanilla syrup for coffee also has zero calories. Erythritol is a fantastic zero calorie sweetener which is why we love to use it. You are also going to love the sweet, non metallic taste. It is quite delicious in coffee!

Vanilla syrup is something that every coffee lover should have in their home. It is an easy way to make your morning coffee more exciting. Making your own vanilla syrup for coffee is also very fun and satisfying. Why does your coffee taste so good? Because you made it that way! Enjoy

You Asked, We’re Answering

Vanilla syrup is so popular that you may have quite a few questions. Hopefully we answer most of them here! Take a look at these frequently asked questions and answers. If we didn’t answer your specific question, feel free to leave it in the comments below!

Can you use vanilla extract instead of vanilla syrup?

Yes and no. Vanilla extract is essentially pure alcohol that vanilla beans were soaked in. It is very potent and not something that should be consumed straight. You can add a drop or two to your coffee to give it a vanilla taste but it will not sweeten your coffee the same way as vanilla syrup. Vanilla syrup is mostly sugar that has been flavored with vanilla. Sometimes vanilla syrup is made with vanilla extract. But they are definitely not one in the same thing.

What is vanilla syrup made of?

Vanilla syrup is made of sugar, water and vanilla. Sometimes it is made with vanilla extract and other times it is made with vanilla bean. Brown sugar or granulated sugar work well. Some vanilla syrup is also made using sugar free sugar replacers. Every brand and recipe is a little different!

What can I substitute for vanilla syrup?

If you don’t have vanilla syrup on hand, we recommend making your own, homemade syrup. If this is also not possible, there are a few great things you can use in place of vanilla syrup in your coffee.

Use maple syrup, honey, chocolate sauce, or regular sugar in place of vanilla syrup. A tiny scoop of vanilla powder or vanilla bean paste will also work well as a vanilla syrup substitute. You will also just need to add a sweetener to compliment the vanilla taste.