One Of The Best Vanilla Coffee Creamers Is An Iconic Brand You Already Know

Coffee creamers come in countless flavors, but vanilla is a classic that'll upgrade any type of coffee roast you use for your morning brew. Since you have your pick of vanilla creamers from numerous brands, we set out to find the best option. We tasted and ranked nine vanilla coffee creamers according to the intensity of vanilla flavor, sweetness, creaminess, and potency.

One of our favorite vanilla creamers comes from the iconic brand International Delight, which came in third place in our ranking. International Delight French Vanilla Creamer has a robust vanilla taste that stands up to and compliments the bitter, toasty profile of coffee. In addition to a pleasantly high intensity of vanilla, the creamer also has just the right amount of sweetness to bring out the aromatic elements of the spice. It's a simple yet beautifully balanced creamer that you can rely on for hot and cold coffee drinks.

International Delight fell behind the first and second place vanilla creamers, but these were both plant-based. In other words, International Delight is the best dairy option and provides an underlying richness to layer onto the sweet vanilla. While International Delight's panoply of different flavors runs the dessert gamut, French vanilla is a solid choice that the brand has definitely mastered.

Customers on International Delight's website offered reviews praising the French vanilla flavor, but it isn't without a few negative remarks. As for praise, one customer proclaimed, "French vanilla is an OG flavor for me. It's great for hot or cold coffee and the amount of sweetness is perfect." We also liked that the creamer was no-frills, supplying a vanilla-forward flavor with a sweetness that wasn't overly complex. Another customer agreed, saying, "A masterful mixture of French vanilla bean and sweet cream!"

On the other end of the spectrum, one disappointed customer bemoaned a perceived change in the formula, stating, "They seem much more watered down and noticeably thinner, and the flavor is not nearly as rich or flavorful as it used to be." Still, International Delight beat out all the other dairy-based competitors we sampled. Not only will it flavor and sweeten your daily brew, but you can also use this vanilla coffee creamer in countless culinary endeavors afterward. For example, you can use it to upgrade smoothies or oatmeal. A plate of French toast would make for a vanilla-infused breakfast to accompany your vanilla-infused coffee.

If you're a dairy lover, International Delight French Vanilla Creamer is your best bet, but it still fell behind the vanilla creamers from Silk and Planet Oat. After all, oat milk is one of the best plant-based milks to use in coffee thanks to its unique oat flavor which works great with vanilla.