Alternatives to Coffeemate Creamer?
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Here's one you could make (there are other ones too using various 'milks' (coconut/almond etc.,) dates, etc.,
This one is from Amy's Healthy Baking site:
Skinny Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
Yields: about 2 cups
This healthier coffee creamer alternative has the same flavors as pumpkin pie! It’s full of warm spices, rich vanilla notes, and real pumpkin. It’ll stay fresh for at least one week if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
2 cups (480mL) unsweetened cashew milk
¼ cup (61g) pumpkin purée
½ - ¾ tsp ground cinnamon, or to taste
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
⅛ tsp ground ginger
¼ teaspoon vanilla crème stevia, or adjusted to taste
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Add all of the ingredients to a medium pot, and whisk to combine. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes or until completely heated through. Transfer the mixture to a glass measuring cup, and let it cool completely to room temperature. (To speed up the process, place the measuring cup in the refrigerator.) Once cooled, whisk the mixture to reincorporate the spices. Transfer to a glass jar or an airtight, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes: The larger serving size compared to traditional coffee creamer (usually around 1 tablespoon) is to account for the cashew milk being thinner than heavy cream.
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk may be substituted for the unsweetened cashew milk, although it is much thinner in consistency.
Any other milk, including dairy-based ones, may be substituted, although they will substantially change the Nutrition Information (see the link below).
Any other sweetener may be substituted for the liquid stevia. You'll want to use the equivalent of 2-3 tablespoons of sugar. Add 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract if using a sweetener without vanilla flavoring.
{gluten-free, vegan, clean eating, low fat, low calorie, sugar-free}
Serving Size: ¼ cup Servings In Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10 Calories from Fat 5.4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6 g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0 g0%
Unsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg0%
Sodium 40.4 mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0 g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g2%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 0.1 g0%1 -
Another vote for nutpods! I use the unsweetened one in place of half and half, but I know they have flavored ones too.0
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RelCanonical wrote: »In what ways are Coffeemate(TM) flavored creamers awful for you?
May I ask why you added the (TM) ?
Probably because it is a proprietary trademarked name for a specific non dairy coffee additive.
Yes, I know what TM stands for and that coffeemate is a product name, but I don’t understand the use of “(TM)” on the mfp forums. This isn’t going to be used as a business proposal or a deposition.1 -
RelCanonical wrote: »In what ways are Coffeemate(TM) flavored creamers awful for you?
May I ask why you added the (TM) ?
Probably because it is a proprietary trademarked name for a specific non dairy coffee additive.
Yes, I know what TM stands for and that coffeemate is a product name, but I don’t understand the use of “(TM)” on the mfp forums. This isn’t going to be used as a business proposal or a deposition.
True but perhaps the poster is in patent law. It seems a silly thing to complain about. What difference does it make if it is used or not?1 -
there is a creamer called natural bliss and they have different flavors and it's just cream, also they make some of them from almond milk so that's another alternative1
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RelCanonical wrote: »In what ways are Coffeemate(TM) flavored creamers awful for you?
May I ask why you added the (TM) ?
I was being sassy.
Well, perhaps I should clarify the sassy-ness. I just think it's funny that it was clarified as "coffeemate" creamers rather than something like "packaged coffee creamers". I probably should have suggested something like International Delight to follow through on my poor excuse of a joke.2 -
I'm a coffee snob and only drink high quality coffee and grind my beans every morning...in most cases I just drink it black because I enjoy the flavor of the coffee. I prefer a medium roast...my wife will occasionally pick up a dark roast which is typically a little more bitter than I care for so I cut it with a little half and half.
If you want natural, just use half and half or drink your coffee black.0 -
I find I use less International Delight brand than I do of the Coffeemate brand. I drink this if I make coffee at home.
If I'm at work, I use half and half and sugar.
I also add D-Mannose to my coffee, which is a supplement for urinary health. It's sweet, and that helps too. Not advising you start taking D-Mannose, just being honest about my coffee.0 -
I use unsweetened almond or coconut milk and a tiny bit of honey. I feel that it’s at least more nutrient dense calories.1
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RelCanonical wrote: »RelCanonical wrote: »In what ways are Coffeemate(TM) flavored creamers awful for you?
May I ask why you added the (TM) ?
I was being sassy.
Well, perhaps I should clarify the sassy-ness. I just think it's funny that it was clarified as "coffeemate" creamers rather than something like "packaged coffee creamers". I probably should have suggested something like International Delight to follow through on my poor excuse of a joke.
Assuming that is you in your avatar, you are too young to remember the commercials for "Sanka brand decaffeinated coffee". A bit of a cumbersome phrase.0 -
Coffee creamer is the one thing I've pretty much refused to give up or cut out or replace. I've tried a few things along the way:
Fat free half and half and Splenda (this was the best of the "alternatives" IMO
Vanilla almond milk and Splenda
Just some of either of the above
I have found a half and half with flavor at Trader Joe's, that has a FEW less calories than the non-dairy varieties, but not a huge difference (since I tend to like, well, a LOT of it).2 -
I was having issues with our other creamer. When I looked at the ingredients I understood why. It wasn’t even milk. It was a bunch of sugar and flavorings. I tried a few different kinds of creamer that were minimal and natural ingredients and finally came to the one I liked and didn’t make me feel sick.
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RelCanonical wrote: »In what ways are Coffeemate(TM) flavored creamers awful for you?
May I ask why you added the (TM) ?
Probably because it is a proprietary trademarked name for a specific non dairy coffee additive.
Yes, I know what TM stands for and that coffeemate is a product name, but I don’t understand the use of “(TM)” on the mfp forums. This isn’t going to be used as a business proposal or a deposition.
True but perhaps the poster is in patent law. It seems a silly thing to complain about. What difference does it make if it is used or not?
Was I complaining? 🤔0 -
RelCanonical wrote: »RelCanonical wrote: »In what ways are Coffeemate(TM) flavored creamers awful for you?
May I ask why you added the (TM) ?
I was being sassy.
Well, perhaps I should clarify the sassy-ness. I just think it's funny that it was clarified as "coffeemate" creamers rather than something like "packaged coffee creamers". I probably should have suggested something like International Delight to follow through on my poor excuse of a joke.
Oh ok I gotchya. That makes more sense now 😉0 -
HELP, I’m addicted to Coffeemate flavored creamers and I can’t enjoy coffee w/o it. But I know it’s really awful for you 😞 What are some healthy ways you successful MFP-ers sweeten your coffee?
Are you concerned about Coffeemate (the brand), or creamer (the product/concept)?
The brand I'm using at the moment is called International Delight. The label suggests a 1 tablespoonful serving contains 35 calories and 1.5g Fat. Not sure what you watch most, but those aren't big "bad for you" numbers.
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I use Walden Farms. It took a bit to get use to it, but love it now. I get it at the local gym. No calories and no fat.0
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Great ideas!0
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RelCanonical wrote: »RelCanonical wrote: »In what ways are Coffeemate(TM) flavored creamers awful for you?
May I ask why you added the (TM) ?
I was being sassy.
Well, perhaps I should clarify the sassy-ness. I just think it's funny that it was clarified as "coffeemate" creamers rather than something like "packaged coffee creamers". I probably should have suggested something like International Delight to follow through on my poor excuse of a joke.
Assuming that is you in your avatar, you are too young to remember the commercials for "Sanka brand decaffeinated coffee". A bit of a cumbersome phrase.
It's not me, but I think I'm still too young to know the commercial! I'm '87.0 -
Right now my coffee has cashew milk and one of the sugar free torani syrups. I even got myself a little milk frother, so my coffee is fancy af.1
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half and half with toriani syryp - right now a chocolate and raspberry mix - I am only having it on the weekends or when I need a major pick me up - google recipes low carb - it will give you ideas for homemade vanilla and also peppermint mocha for the holiday ;-)0
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