Coffee creamer substitutes that don't suck??
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kaileyhamilton315
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Staying at or under 1000 calories a day means that I reeeally have to be mindful of my choices. That 4 tbs of half and half for my 2 cups of coffee is beginning to feel pricey.
Anyone find a decent creamer for fewer calories? I've tried almond milk, but I can't. I just can't. It's like adding lighter colored water to my darker colored water.
I'd love some suggestions!!
Anyone find a decent creamer for fewer calories? I've tried almond milk, but I can't. I just can't. It's like adding lighter colored water to my darker colored water.
I'd love some suggestions!!
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Why are you only eating 1000 per day?0
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Walden farms makes a creamer that's not bad0
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@Alatariel75 I budget calories with a weekday deficit so I can have a decent date night with my husband at Bonefish Grill if I want to. Honestly, between Zuchini noodle pasta and generous sides of veggies, I feel quite satisfied. That said, it's still slim to squeeze in my coveted half-and-half.0
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@Yisrael1981 Thanks! I'll check it out!0
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Sorry I have no suggestions. Just wonder how many calories does one cup of your coffee have?
I just make simple creamer/suger/coffee at 130 cal. Drink it for the caffeine. It can power me all morning to 2pm including 1hr of intensive racquet ball session in between.0 -
Go for the half and half.
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I have a single serve of CoffeeMate Hazelnut in my coffee, plenty sweet and creamy for me and only 40 cals. That's when I have creamer. Usually I just add light milk.0
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I had to look up what half and half was. Just use normal milk. (I use 2% light milk, but that would be even more of a shock).0
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I have no idea what half and half or even what creamer is or why I am contributing to this thread.
But I assume it's to turn black coffee into light brown coffee.
What about a splash of lite milk?
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Ah, fellow coffee lover... Almond milk in coffee is so strange. I don't know how anyone enjoys their coffee that way. I switched from regular to 'sugar-free' version CoffeeMate creamer awhile ago because it's like half the calories and still tastes great. I also cut slowly cut down on how much used. Maybe try 3.5 for awhile? It saves a couple of calories and still tastes pretty much the same. The sugarfree hazelnut and Italian sweet cream are so good though. Goodluck!0
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So .. I have the same issue . I LOVE coffee and flavored cream. But. I found that adding organic honey to hot black coffee is amazing and only 60 calories is all you need with the 0 calorie black coffee.. I love it because I'm an excessive coffee drinker. And I can still get my fix without the guilt0
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I wish I could learn to drink coffee black....but NO!! I would sacrifice a lot of other calories but not my half and half. I have learned to use a tablespoon to measure and I now use a bit less but it just makes for a good cup of Joe. I also love cheese but would cut those calories before cutting out half and half. It helps start the day right.0
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You know that 'creamer' appears to be a particularly American thing that doesn't happen in the rest of the world - if you order coffee you get different types and it comes with or without milk
From what I understand it's some kind of sweetened milk - so IMHO it's not really coffee you guys enjoy but some kind of sweetened milky drink - so like an adult version of a milkshake - sounds odd
I'd say use a splash of milk and a sweetener if you must
but to retrain your taste buds try say a month of drinking it without the creamer / sweetener - you'd be surprised how awful sweetened hot drinks taste after that0 -
You know that 'creamer' appears to be a particularly American thing that doesn't happen in the rest of the world - if you order coffee you get different types and it comes with or without milk
From what I understand it's some kind of sweetened milk - so IMHO it's not really coffee you guys enjoy but some kind of sweetened milky drink - so like an adult version of a milkshake - sounds odd
I'd say use a splash of milk and a sweetener if you must
but to retrain your taste buds try say a month of drinking it without the creamer / sweetener - you'd be surprised how awful sweetened hot drinks taste after that
No, half and half has less sugar than milk, less lactose milk sugars.
Half-and-half, also known as half cream in the United Kingdom, is a simple blend of equal parts whole milk and light cream. It averages 10 to 12% fat, which is more than milk but less than light cream. Due to its lower fat content than cream, it can't be whipped.
Most of the "flavored" creamers are a mix of chemicals and sweetners.0 -
I don't have any solutions for you. But using up a large portion of your calories on coffee could mean you will miss out on necessary nutrition. It puts you at risk for a nutrient deficiency or bring unable to adhere to your plan. I learned to love my coffee black a few years ago when I realized how many calories are in creamers. Switching sucks but you'll enjoy the taste of coffee more once you get used to it black.0
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Noname brand in Canada. Its the bright yellow brand. Not sure if it's available in other countries? 10cal per tsp. I just bought some yesterday but have yet to try it. I'm a coffeemate girl myself but at 60cals a tbsp I was looking for an alternative myself.0
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You know that 'creamer' appears to be a particularly American thing that doesn't happen in the rest of the world - if you order coffee you get different types and it comes with or without milk
From what I understand it's some kind of sweetened milk - so IMHO it's not really coffee you guys enjoy but some kind of sweetened milky drink - so like an adult version of a milkshake - sounds odd
I'd say use a splash of milk and a sweetener if you must
but to retrain your taste buds try say a month of drinking it without the creamer / sweetener - you'd be surprised how awful sweetened hot drinks taste after that
No, half and half has less sugar than milk, less lactose milk sugars.
Half-and-half, also known as half cream in the United Kingdom, is a simple blend of equal parts whole milk and light cream. It averages 10 to 12% fat, which is more than milk but less than light cream. Due to its lower fat content than cream, it can't be whipped.
Most of the "flavored" creamers are a mix of chemicals and sweetners.
UK doesn't have half cream as far as I'm aware
We have milk - skimmed, 1%, semi-skimmed and full fat
or cream - single, double, whipping
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So half and half would be equivalent of 1/2 milk and 1/2 single cream?
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