What do you put in your coffee?

brittanyalvear18

Hi!
I'm a MFP lurker. Love reading all the posts and I finally decided to ask a question of my own. I'm down 10 pounds in about 6 weeks (still have about 25 more to go) I've really started paying attention to what I'm eating and trading in the cookies and candy for yogurt and nuts. I haven't had liquid calories, (except for the weekend wine glass or two) and COFFEE. Coffee is my addiction. But I can't drink it black. I have an average of 2-3 cups every morning. I used to be a "little coffee with my cream and sugar" type girl, but I have been able to cut back a lot. However I know it's not enough. I probably have 1-2 tsp of half and half and sugar in every cup. I like it more sweet than not. I've thought about trying the SILK brand creamers, but then I've read that they aren't that much better for you? I've tried straight almond milk and I didn't like it.
So what do you guys put in your coffee? Any tricks to help wean me from adding so much extra to it? I need my coffee in the morning. I know I could cut back the amount that I drink. I just want ideas of what else I could maybe put in it to make it sweet, but without the excess calories and sugar?

Thanks!!!

sixxpoint

1 or 2 splendas, depending on the size of the coffee. Black... more people would like it black if they actually bought good coffee and took the time to do it right. It shouldn't be overly bitter or acrid.

A tasty, single origin, quality coffee is more important to me. Whole bean, French press, and I'm set.

My daily coffee calories are negligible.

lulucitron

5% light cream and have 2tbsp per coffee x 3 coffees a day. I don't like it black.

brittanyalvear18

I thought Splenda was bad for you???

sixxpoint

brittanyalvear18 wrote: »

I thought Splenda was bad for you???

False, considering we don't consume it in pounds.

Everything in moderation.

kellycasey5

WELL...my take is that you can totally work the coffee you love into your daily calories and enjoy life one cup at a time That being said, I drink one cup of black coffee (espresso) brewed strong and piping hot each morning. Then, I use chocolate or vanilla protein powder, coffee, and ice in the blender to make a protein shake. Sometimes I freeze black coffee in the ice cube trays and use those so it isn't watered down. It isn't quite a frappucino, and it isn't quite like plain coffee, but is is pretty darn tasty considering I would drink a protein shake anyways. I have never done this with hot coffee, but bet you could. I use a whey protein powder. I just bought a bag of the muscle milk 100% whey vanilla protein powder at Costco, and to me it is like a creamy coconut. SO tasty in the coffee shakes. For me, I would drink the calories of the protein shake anyways. And, while I love milk and sugar in my coffee, I have found that when using a french press and brewing great quality espresso beans I prefer the coffee black.

But, again, to stick with this you have to find what will work for you. Can you add a few more minutes of activity to allow for the calories in your cream and sugar? Can you cut a few calories elsewhere? I don't see a problem with calories in a few tsp of half and half and sugar.

jaqcan

I don't like my coffee super hot, so I like adding just enough to make it drinkable. A tsp of anything never cuts it. I use 1/4 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk and a sprinkle of splenda. A 1/4 cup of the almond milk is only 7 calories.
I missed the part you already tried almond milk. The vanilla flavored is better IMO.

Bizurke51

brittanyalvear18 wrote: »

Hi!
I'm a MFP lurker. Love reading all the posts and I finally decided to ask a question of my own. I'm down 10 pounds in about 6 weeks (still have about 25 more to go) I've really started paying attention to what I'm eating and trading in the cookies and candy for yogurt and nuts. I haven't had liquid calories, (except for the weekend wine glass or two) and COFFEE. Coffee is my addiction. But I can't drink it black. I have an average of 2-3 cups every morning. I used to be a "little coffee with my cream and sugar" type girl, but I have been able to cut back a lot. However I know it's not enough. I probably have 1-2 tsp of half and half and sugar in every cup. I like it more sweet than not. I've thought about trying the SILK brand creamers, but then I've read that they aren't that much better for you? I've tried straight almond milk and I didn't like it.
So what do you guys put in your coffee? Any tricks to help wean me from adding so much extra to it? I need my coffee in the morning. I know I could cut back the amount that I drink. I just want ideas of what else I could maybe put in it to make it sweet, but without the excess calories and sugar?

Thanks!!!

When I began MFP I was putting over half of cup of half and half with about 4 spoon fulls of sugar in my coffee each day. So I know your situation and im here to help.

My first suggestion is just to decide is it worth it? I held onto my coffee for long time until I decided it's not anymore.

If you decide you want to cut back I would suggest gradually cutting it back, mix less and less cream and sugar as time passes and eventually u get used to it. I occasionally will do half and half again but only a tablespoon with Splenda and it tastes great now. I never thought I could drink it that way a year ago.

There's also alternatives such as Splenda and skim milk. That's the way I go and now my giant coffees are about 30-50 calories.

MsJoisey

I use 2 tablespoons of half and half and a packet of stevia or Splenda. I use to drink a lot more coffee than
I do now but cut back because I didn't want to give up the half and half. Rather drink less and enjoy it the way I like it.

Francl27

I learned to take it black. Now I don't like it sweet.

sixxpoint

Francl27 wrote: »

I learned to take it black.

That's what she said.

DancingMoosie

Generally, I use silk organic unsweetened soy milk and some kind of sweetener, sometimes sugar-free flavored syrup, sometimes sweet-n-low. Sometimes I add protein powder or 1/2 protein shake. When I'm not at home, I use whatever is available:)

wwells13

I don't do this for all coffee, but at least once a day. It depends on my protein intake, but I have a 20 oz coffee cup and I put a little whole milk, Stevia and one or two scoops of Isopure Protein powder. I blend all but the coffee in the cup with mixing stick/wand and then as I mix it I add a third of the coffee to blend and then top off with the balance of the coffee. Protein is 105 calories per scoop and 25 grams of protein. Protein is king. Vegetables are Queen as I believe Jack LaLanne use to say. If you forgo the milk you can use some cold water to mix the protein. Good luck and have fun. It's not a journey, but a new way of live. Isopure Protein is "0" carbs. I use the vanilla flavor so it replaces any flavored creamer and you can use more or less to taste.

DancingMoosie

Oh, and I also like to add a little vanilla extract!

besee_2000

I add a packet of stevia to my coffee. Costco had a bulk box! I have grown accustomed to the taste.

besee_2000

wwells13 wrote: »

one or two scoops of Isopure Protein powder

Is your coffee iced coffee? I read that heat denatures the proteins rendering it less than full power.

CallMeRuPaul

I only use 1-1.5 servings of French vanilla creamer in my first cup to eat/drink with some cookies. the rest I drink black.

Marilyn0924

sixxpoint wrote: »

1 or 2 splendas, depending on the size of the coffee. Black... more people would like it black if they actually bought good coffee and took the time to do it right. It shouldn't be overly bitter or acrid.

A tasty, single origin, quality coffee is more important to me. Whole bean, French press, and I'm set.

My daily coffee calories are negligible.

I was once one of those "coffee with my cream and sugar" until I discovered the beauty of good quality coffee done right (I'm also a French press fan). I guess I've become a bit of a coffee snob to the point of roasting my own beans. Yum.

CooCooPuff

I mostly drink black coffee but I've been enjoying Coffee Mate's hazelnut flavor recently.

lulucitron

sixxpoint wrote: »

Francl27 wrote: »

I learned to take it black.

That's what she said.

Ha!

Toadstool_

Water I like my coffee black,no sugar. A good coffee I find the right level of sweetness already. I do drink cappuccino every now and again though - strangely I like that whereas milk in standard coffee I just can't stand.

Machka9

Hot water.

I cannot stand milk or cream in my coffee ... it makes me feel sick. And the only time I don't mind sugar in my coffee is when I've got a sore throat.

Black coffee is good. Flavoured black coffees (like Gloria Jean's Hazelnut) are even better.

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biggsterjackster

So many different ways to drink coffee, lol. I drink mine with Stevia and milk (2 %). Same with black tea. I love it sweet but don't want to add to many cal's.

pumpkinpocalypse

Used to be really picky with my coffee too lol, I'd put a ton of milk, plus baileys or molasse syrup..damn, the calories!
I slowly got used to liking it more and more black, now i'm just fine with 1/8 (1/4 if there's a lot of coffee or whatever) cup of 2% milk and some cinnamon. It tastes great, especially since we have this nespresso creamer at home so the milk gets all hot and fluffy.

MaureenE4545

I use Nestles hazelnut creamer. It's 35 calories. I have 1 cup a day and feel satisfied

Texalese

Truvia and either fat free half and half or coconut milk creamer.

SarahSloth342634

I switched from full fat milk to skimmed milk which halves the calories in a mug of coffee. It tasted horrible at first, but after a week I got used to it now.

PeachyCarol

sixxpoint wrote: »

1 or 2 splendas, depending on the size of the coffee. Black... more people would like it black if they actually bought good coffee and took the time to do it right. It shouldn't be overly bitter or acrid.

A tasty, single origin, quality coffee is more important to me. Whole bean, French press, and I'm set.

My daily coffee calories are negligible.

When I drink coffee (I go through spells where I go off the flavor of it for some reason, then suddenly I want it again), I'm with you totally on whole bean and French press.

A bit of Splenda too, but I also like a small splash of half and half, not too much. 2 tablespoons. I measure. 2 LARGE cups a day and I'm done. 50 calories for both, not too bad, and totally worth it to me.

I might get to the point of drinking it black some day, who knows?

JoRocka

coffee.
with coffee.

PeachyCarol

Sometimes, I also add some cinnamon to the French press. And/or cocoa powder. I do that if I'm making a pot of decaf to warm me up.