COFFEE!!!!

healthymomwannabe

So, I know coffee isn't bad for me, considering the calories/carbs/fat/protein content. However, I HAVE TO use creamer with my coffee - there's no way I can drink it black. AND, I can't have just a drop of creamer, I need to be able to really taste the creamer. Yet, when I enter the creamer into my food diary, I literally CRINGE at how many calories, etc. I add, just from the creamer! What do you use for coffee creamer that's really yummy, yet pretty low in calories/fat, etc.?

Kristierlong

I like coffeemate fat free french vanilla. I think it only has 25 calories/tbsp.

meggonkgonk

I just use regular milk in my coffee.

I've also started adding cinnamon to the grounds when I brew it (about 1/4 tsp) and it really makes my need for milk/sugar lessened. (I use about 1/2 what I used to)

lbb_gasser

Honestly, I just suck it up. There are certain things I just won't compromise & my coffee with creamer is sacred!

emott84

I use lucerne fat-free creamer (most of the time). It does the job and I think it's about 15-20 calories per tbsp.
Sometimes if it's not in stock at the store, I'll use the Lucerne Half-and-half, which has more calories but it's not like 18% Creamer :S

Samana06

Any coffee mate fat free creamers, sugar free creamers ... try using just a little and adding a couple spoons of splenda or the equivalent ...

LettyGates

I like the Non-dairy French Vanilla Coffemate powder creamer. It's not as high in fat as the liquid and has a great flavor. I used to use a ton of creamer myself...I slowly started using less for the same reason. Try a little less each time eventually you'll be used to what you're supposed to use in it.

kbarnes10_5

I've heard of ppl using light vanilla soymilk. They find it creamier than skim milk and adds just a touch of flavor and sweetness - and at 15 calories for 1/4 cup maybe this could help

Naomi91

i put cinnamon bun whey in mine

cheangela

I'm curious if some of the soy based creamers are any lower in calories... might be worth a look. I made the switch to green tea :-(. Sorry I'm not much help :-).

Mayjenn

I use a squirt of whipped cream on top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. It makes me feel like I'm drinking something really decadent, but it's really only 52 calories!

TNMOM

I like to add Vanilla Almond Milk to my coffee.....

jdp21

I use skim milk like 6/7 days of the week and then treat myself to cream on occasion. It reeeeally makes it that much better.

hollyb9871

I was like that too, cinnamon vanilla creme was my addiction probably almost 1/4 cup per cup of coffee (10 oz. cup)! I started changing the ratio between milk and creamer little by little, more milk less creamer now I have about 4 tsp. sometimes a little less. The less sugar you are consuming overall the less your body and taste buds need of the creamer. It takes a little time but it is doable!

Aperyan83

Splenda has flavored sweetner? You can try that??

getfitdiva

if I'm making it at home it's coffee-mate Creamy Chocolate - it's 60 calories for 4 tsp, but there are hardly any calories in my coffee. I will also use skim milk or silk vanilla soy milk as alternates.

jmathews

I like to add Vanilla Almond Milk to my coffee.....

...me too! It's wonderful in coffee!

healthymomwannabe

Ooh, thanks for the cinnamon-in-the-grounds idea! I'm definitely going to try that. Alright, I can do this! Many of you have/had the same addiction and have been able to transition into a healthier creamer/milk. I WILL do this. I can't stop my addiction for coffee, but I WILL stop using the bad creamers and start using yummier/healthier creamers. Thanks all for the ideas!

loseit4ever

I love the Splenda French Vanilla flavored sweetener. I can't drink coffee without it. It's low in cals, so I can easily work it into my day if I'm having coffee.

seckler

I started adding diet hot cocoa to mine instead of creamer and it only has 25 calories. Then I started using less of it until I didn't have to add anything.

brityn

I used to use fat free half&half, but the ingredients are just crap! I mean, they have to make it taste good somehow! So, I switched to FF evaporated milk! It's so creamy and delicious and wayyyy less calories and no fat!

kunecke

I am utterly addicted to Starbucks. However, I found that a tall Light Carmel Frappuccino has only 130 calories and 1 gram of fat. So it isn't as detrimental to my day. I will be the first to admit that it doesn't taste the same, but it gets me my surgary/coffee fix for the day. The Skinny Carmel Latte is only 90 calories and 0 fat, so if you have to drink you coffee hot that is a great solution.

katschi

I add 1/2 cup of unsweetened chocolate almond milk to mine and a packet of Splenda. It's 23 calories for the 1/2 cup.

pkgirrl

I use a couple things, actually. I use Almond Breeze sugar free vanilla, (40cal for a cup, so even if you use a 1/4c who cares?) and then just like, a teaspoon of 18%. It tastes just as creamy, but it's only like 25cal.

craft338

coffee-mate fat free french vanilla or hazelnut....I used to drink my coffee really light too, it was probably about 100 calories per cup

use a measuring spoon to see how much you usually use, then gradually decrease it by a teaspoon or so....eventually you'll get used to darker coffee. I'm down to 50 calories a cup working my way towards 25

Cacrouch76

I use half and half, then I put splenda in it. you start to not notice it.