Looking to add a little something special to your morning coffee? This Cinnamon Strawberry Coffee Creamer by Chef Bai is the perfect blend of creamy, naturally sweet, and subtly spiced goodness. Made with real strawberries, almonds, dates, and a hint of cinnamon, it’s a dairy-free, refined sugar-free alternative that takes your coffee (or tea!) to the next level. Best of all? No straining required, just blend, pour, and enjoy!

Makes 20 oz

THE GOODS:
 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds

5-6 medium strawberries 

2 large medjool dates, pitted 

Pinch of salt 

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

1 tbsp raw agave 

2 cups filtered water

THE METHOD: 
Simply add everything into a high-powered blender, and blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until fully smooth. No straining, just pour it into a mason jar. Cap with a lid and keep refrigerated. Consume within 4-5 days. Shake well before each use!

Bailey Ruskus, also known as Chef Bai, is a seasoned chef, activist, and holistic nutrition consultant with an audience of nearly one million across social media. Classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco, she uses her culinary expertise to create rich flavors with clean, nourishing ingredients, and has been a professional chef for the past fourteen years in restaurants and privately around the world. She is an advocate for people with chronic health ailments, animal welfare, and the environment. Her own plant-based journey started with her desire to heal her chronic pain from a sixteen-year battle with endometriosis after exhausting all other options. She furthered her studies with a certification in plant-based nutrition from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, and is a certified health coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Bailey now runs her business with her husband, Steve. They cook together for pop-up dinners; educate hundreds of thousands of people across the globe through their challenges, social media, and public speaking; develop recipes for their blog, magazines, and brands; consult with restaurants for a more sustainable future; and work one-on-one with individuals and families looking to heal through food. She is the author of the bestselling cookbook, Cook. Heal. Go Vegan! Her latest book Breaking Up with Dairy will be released on February 11, 2025 and is now available for pre-order. Bailey lives in sunny San Diego, California, with Steve, and their two rescue pups, Coconut and Pina.

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Recipe: Cinnamon Strawberry Coffee Creamer by Chef Bai