Coffee creamer spikes!!

dpeiffer85

I am doing really well eating healthy (for the most part), and exercising consistently. My one down fall everyday is the creamer I use in my coffee. How do I create the same sweet taste without all the sugar, calories, and carbs? Please help!!

snickerscharlie

dpeiffer85 wrote: »

I am doing really well eating healthy (for the most part), and exercising consistently. My one down fall everyday is the creamer I use in my coffee. How do I create the same sweet taste without all the sugar, calories, and carbs? Please help!!

How many coffees are you having per day, and what kind of creamer are you using now?

db121215

I switched to cashew milk. 25 cals per cup. I also put a splash of zero Cal flavored syrup. Walden Farms makes zero calories or trace calorie coffee creamer. I use it but question if it will kill me in the long run.

My_Butt

I'll switch over to tea and honey during weekdays and save my coffee for weekends. The benefits of honey (even though still sugary) doesn't have that crash I experience from sweet creamers.

OliveGirl128

I switched to a good quality coffee and was able to eliminate all add-ins except for 1/2pkt of splenda.

ISweat4This

I love my Dunkin Donuts butter pecan coffee but I had to make a change because it's loaded with calories & carbs. I have coffee with soy milk and save the butter pecan for 1x week. It doesn't taste the same but its a lot less calories.

DKG28

2 tbsp 2% milk and my favorite sweeter (liquid sucralose drops); if the coffee itself is not the greatest roast, i'll add a spash of vanilla extract. 15 cals.

AnnofB

DKG28 wrote: »

2 tbsp 2% milk and my favorite sweeter (liquid sucralose drops); if the coffee itself is not the greatest roast, i'll add a spash of vanilla extract. 15 cals.

Why didn't I think of that??? Good idea.

Have a Pal who uses Mini Moo's and a sprinkle of Sweet N Low. Didn't do it for me, though. But vanilla extract, I'm trying that.

RubyLou25

I didn't read the replys so forgive me if this is repeated.

I was in the same boat, I'd drink 4 or 5 cups of coffee in the morning with flavored creamer, probably at the expense of 100+ calories.

I cut back to 2 cups a day and then slowly reduced the amount of creamer I use per cup.

I also try a variety of different coffee flavors. The store by me always has a brand on sale and I'll try something new. I have dark espresso right now and I just bought French vanilla.

Edited because I suck at grammer

kshama2001

When I drank straight coffee I just used 1 t of sugar and a half teaspoon of half & half. Now I add protein powder, dried coconut, and chia seeds:

mariahk37

I used to have one giant cup of super strong coffee and then a ton of creamer in it the International Delight I now have a very small cup and I measure out my creamer. It's still a hundred and five calories but I don't want to give it up so I work it into my diet.

MelanieCN77

I make a 2 cup pot of coffee in the morning and use almond milk, a little truvia and a bit of cinnamon. Comes in about 15 cals for the half cup of almond milk. I don't love the super rich cream taste which the almond milk has compared to FF milk which I preferred before, so the cinnamon actually cuts that a bit for me.

dpeiffer85

Thanks so much for the suggestions. I think coffee is my last "mental" obstacle to jump. Thanks!!

Italiandiva38

I'm an avid coffee drinker and when I started doing a low carb diet, I used half and half, a dash of cinnamon, 1 Splenda and sugar free Caramel syrup by Torani. I have been drinking my coffee like this for a couple of years and find it satisfying without all the guilt

cerise_noir

snickerscharlie wrote: »

dpeiffer85 wrote: »

I am doing really well eating healthy (for the most part), and exercising consistently. My one down fall everyday is the creamer I use in my coffee. How do I create the same sweet taste without all the sugar, calories, and carbs? Please help!!

How many coffees are you having per day, and what kind of creamer are you using now?

Can you answer this OP?

Christine_72

Do Americans use just plain ol milk in their coffee? It seems to be a foreign concept over there.

We don't have creamer in Australia, our coffee/tea comes white (with milk) or black, these are our only options.

ashbabe25

I stopped using creamer in my coffee altogether. I've even stopped putting milk in my coffee. I just put 1/2-1tsp sugar and 2tbs half and half. It's all I need now.

DancingMoosie

I buy Torani sugar-free or Jordan's sugar-free flavored syrups(hazelnut and s'mores are my favorites). I also have some toffee flavored stevia drops. They are good in hot or iced coffee. I use 1 tbs half and half(20 calories) and 1/2 tbs syrup(0-5 calories) or 2-5 drops(0 calories).

zdyb23456

I've tried using equal (aspartame) in my coffee and it tastes terrible. Weirdly, I have no issues with the taste of diet soda.

Anyway, I tend to just drink coffee black. I'm really just in it for the hot drink and caffeine in the morning not so much for the flavor. Occasionally, I'll add a bit of fat free half and half.

lady_ghost

dpeiffer85 wrote: »

I am doing really well eating healthy (for the most part), and exercising consistently. My one down fall everyday is the creamer I use in my coffee. How do I create the same sweet taste without all the sugar, calories, and carbs? Please help!!

They have the almond.milk hazel nut creamer that's is healthier. I have to avoid that Ile because I love creamers.

ladyhusker39

Maybe try a flavored coffee. Also, I started making my own cold brew concentrate. I use a couple of ounces in hot water and its so tasty and not bitter that I find I don't need to add anything to it except a splash of milk sometimes.

bepeejaye

Even though I stopped, I used to use Almond Coffee Creamer - just a tablespoon or two.

kgirlhart

ashbabe25 wrote: »

I stopped using creamer in my coffee altogether. I've even stopped putting milk in my coffee. I just put 1/2-1tsp sugar and 2tbs half and half. It's all I need now.

This is what I do too. Except I always put the full tsp sugar. Lol. It's only 70 calories per cup and I only drink 2 cups of coffee per day. It is pretty easy to work that in.

Noreenmarie1234

Super easy! Just add cashew or almond milk with sugar free 0 calorie sweetener like caramel etc and like 4 tbsp truvia. SOOOO good. I also recommend walden farms 0 calorie creamer. It is actually one of their only good products besides the sugar free syrup and honey dijon salad dressing.

Noreenmarie1234

zdyb23456 wrote: »

I've tried using equal (aspartame) in my coffee and it tastes terrible. Weirdly, I have no issues with the taste of diet soda.

Anyway, I tend to just drink coffee black. I'm really just in it for the hot drink and caffeine in the morning not so much for the flavor. Occasionally, I'll add a bit of fat free half and half.

YUCK equal is the worst. I can't even use it at all lol. the only 0 calorie sweeteners I like are truvia and stevia.

ElvenToad

I had to wean myself off the coffee creamer over time. I started with about 30% coffee and 70% creamer.. it was pretty bad! It wasn't even the coffee I wanted it was just a vessel for the creamer

Yeah I have a huge sweet tooth so finding that balance between low calorie and really sweet coffee took a long time. Nowadays its just 2oz of almond milk and four drops of liquid sucralose per cup. About 8 calories of pure deliciousness

Zipbsky

I drink hot coffee black. Iced coffee with stevia and light cream. I like a lot of cream too so it's 200-300 of my daily calories. That's why I only get 1 cold brew a day. Worth it for me personally. But think the flavored creamers are gross. I cant drink them and only use them to make French toast.

rheddmobile

Good quality coffee with steamed unsweetened almond vanilla milk and cinnamon. Sometimes shaved dark chocolate. The almond milk is 15 calories a half cup.

newheavensearth

I use 1/4 to 1/2 cup almond or cashew milk, splenda, and 1 tbsp sugar free creamer. It's light and sweet enough that way for tea and coffee. And I like both tooth achingly sweet.

JaxxieKat

Stevia and a flavored coconut milk creamer.

MossiO

I only have one cup of coffee a day and I mix in a packet of hot cocoa. It sweetens it plenty and lightens it enough, and it's 80 calories vs. 140 when I do my standard sugar and half and half.