Sugar-free flavored coffee creamer without partially hydrogenated oil?
BarbieAS
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Anyone know of a good sugar-free flavored creamer without partially hydrogenated oil (or, heck, a recipe for a homemade one)? I need to make some changes to my coffee game - I want to try a sugar-free flavored creamer instead of my current half and half and sugar, but every one I've seen is full of partially hydrogenated oil - I could deal with it occasionally but not something I want to have several Tb of every day. I've tried just a little cream with Splenda or Stevia, but I'm not the hugest fan of the taste of those - for some reason, though, I can handle it a lot better if it's artificially manipulated with other flavors into a pretty bottle, lol.
I know, I know, use real sugar and just use less, but I drink a LOT of coffee and this could be a place and a way I could at least attempt a compromise - if it doesn't work out, I'll try a different approach
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I know, I know, use real sugar and just use less, but I drink a LOT of coffee and this could be a place and a way I could at least attempt a compromise - if it doesn't work out, I'll try a different approach
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I prefer real half and half to the dairy alternatives, but almond milk has a nice flavor in coffee too. Trying to flavor coffee with extracts is tough because you need so little. Easier to buy vanilla flavored coffee beans IMO0
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Ladiebug710 wrote: »I prefer real half and half to the dairy alternatives, but almond milk has a nice flavor in coffee too. Trying to flavor coffee with extracts is tough because you need so little. Easier to buy vanilla flavored coffee beans IMO
I prefer actual dairy to non-dairy stuff too, for sure. Actually, when it comes to coffee, I can live without cream long before I can live without sweetener (I have no trouble with my fat macro so I go ahead and go for it with the cream, it's the carbs that I fight to keep in line, hence my search for something sugar free). But for some reason, plain artificial sweeteners, with or without cream or half and half, just don't do it for me. I can do the sugar-free creamers with zero problem taste-wise, though - it's just the ingredients that scare me.
If someone came along and posted "mix 1/2 C cream with 4 packets Truvia and 1/4 tsp of vanilla and shake it up in a mason jar and keep it for the week" I'd be ALL about it. Actually...I may just try that...lol.0 -
What about using SF syrups (like Torani) with a splash of real dairy? Or flavoured coffee beans?0
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Torani or even just extracts, depending on what kind you get. The artificial ones tend to have a few surprises on the labels, but the real ones are usually pretty basic.0
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I like to sprinkle spices on the coffee grounds, like pumpkin pie mix or other blends (there are a bunch of baking blends like apple pie spice, coffee cake spice, etc from specialty outfits like Penzey's) and then I use half&half. I suppose if you can stomach Truvia, go ahead and add that with your half and half. I don't like sweetener in coffee at all, so I don't really think about the sweetened creamers....and all artificial ones taste like @$$ to me.0
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Look on pinterest for a recipe. I've seen one on there before.0
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1/2 a teaspoon of coconut oil adds lots of flavor and creaminess. I also like to add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.0
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I just tried this stuff: http://www.internationaldelight.com/products/fat-free-sugar-free-toasted-hazelnut0
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I used to drink my coffee with two creams and two sugars and just gradually weaned myself off of it. Two creams one sugar, then one cream one sugar, etc. I used sugar free syrups for a little bit but after a while I found they tasted too artificial. I now drink it black. Makes life pretty easy for me
We use a blend of flavoured beans (hazelnut vanilla) and regular beans when we brew at home and I find that is a nice subtle taste.0 -
You could use coconut milk (I like this because it has the creamy consistency of cream/milk -- and I love the taste of coconut). I also don't like the taste of non-sugar sweeteners. I did try a brand called Sun Crystals though that was good (it's half sugar/half stevia). It had the taste of sugar for the most part. At least to me.
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I just use a dash of cream with torani syrups. I'm all about the Sugarfree Salted Caramel. . .0
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Yes. Sugar free Torani + half&half = Every day of my life.0
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snarlingcoyote wrote: »I just use a dash of cream with torani syrups. I'm all about the Sugarfree Salted Caramel. . .
There's a Sugar Free Salted Caramel Torani? That's all I needed to know. *mic drop*
Actually, thank you everyone for the good ideas!! I've got some coconut oil at home, so maybe I'll give that a try...and I'm definitely picking up some of that Torani syrup . 0 -
The partially hydrogenated oil is for preservation so it doesn't get rancid. I'd try powdered skim milk with spices and stevia.0
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Did I say mic drop after the sugar free salted caramel? I'm sorry, I meant MIC DROP. There is COOKIE BUTTER coffee syrup.
There is way too much goodness to be found on the Torani website. Shop with caution. lol Last time they had a percent off sale, we bought something ridiculous like eight bottles of different flavours.0 -
Did I say mic drop after the sugar free salted caramel? I'm sorry, I meant MIC DROP. There is COOKIE BUTTER coffee syrup.
There is way too much goodness to be found on the Torani website. Shop with caution. lol Last time they had a percent off sale, we bought something ridiculous like eight bottles of different flavours.
I have 7 in my cart, lol. Debating whether to pare down to just 2 or 3, or just go balls out and add one more to get free shipping
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snarlingcoyote wrote: »I just use a dash of cream with torani syrups. I'm all about the Sugarfree Salted Caramel. . .
There's a Sugar Free Salted Caramel Torani? That's all I needed to know. *mic drop*
Actually, thank you everyone for the good ideas!! I've got some coconut oil at home, so maybe I'll give that a try...and I'm definitely picking up some of that Torani syrup .
I do coconut oil, too. In my experience, it enhances the flavor of the sweetener, so you don't have to use as much. Plus, it's coconutty. 0 -
I just tried this stuff: http://www.internationaldelight.com/products/fat-free-sugar-free-toasted-hazelnut
This looks great. I'll have to try it when I finish up the Italian flavor that I just got yesterday.0 -
I add 3-4 tablespoons each morning to my coffee (my go to fat source to replace an equal amount of carbs) and l like the taste.1/2 a teaspoon of coconut oil adds lots of flavor and creaminess. I also like to add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
We at early morning events like tradeshows where that is mainly donuts, juice and coffee I will go with 1half cup of half and half creamer and coffee to get my fats and protein start for the day.
Actually I find there are often many ways to do coffee most anywhere I go even at McDonalds.
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Did I say mic drop after the sugar free salted caramel? I'm sorry, I meant MIC DROP. There is COOKIE BUTTER coffee syrup.
I just found out about the salted caramel a few weeks ago. It's higher salt and calories than the hazelnut I usually use, but it's so worth it. I mix them, 1T each, and it's amazing.0 -
Seriously? How about cream?0
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rprussell2004 wrote: »Seriously? How about cream?
Ummmmm....I use cream. Or half and half, usually. I'm looking for something to replace the sweetness in my coffee, preferably something flavored? Sorry, I thought that was quite clear in my post, I sincerely apologize if not. But thanks so much for your input, it was very helpful.
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Did I say mic drop after the sugar free salted caramel? I'm sorry, I meant MIC DROP. There is COOKIE BUTTER coffee syrup.
I just found out about the salted caramel a few weeks ago. It's higher salt and calories than the hazelnut I usually use, but it's so worth it. I mix them, 1T each, and it's amazing.
I don't care for hazelnut so much, though I can see how that would be really good. I didn't end up ordering anything, but I'm going to try to get over to World Market ASAP - it looks like they carry some of the more unique flavors on shelf (I found sugar free vanilla Torani at my regular grocery store, but now that I know about salted caramel and cookie butter that seems so much less appealing, lol). Maybe I can try one here and there and restrain myself from ordering one of everything, haha.0 -
I'm here for this...On Torani's web page right now. I wouldnt mind going the way of half and half. I love a creamy coffee0
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If you're not already on it, get on World Market's mailing list and loyalty club. They occasionally have crazy good sales on Torani syrups. I added a second wine rack in my cupboard, just for Torani syrups. I have a fondness for the Brown sugar cinnamon as well!0
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The larger Bed Bath & Beyond stores -- the ones with grocery sections -- have a HUGE selection of the SF Torani syrups (& regular ones for those who don't care about sugar). I've tried Toffee, Salted caramel, almond, cinnamon vanilla--I've also occasionally used them in my oatmeal --yummmm0
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