How do you cream your coffee?

jangier

I started using whole milk in my coffee, I find that I need less than I do with skim milk and for me personally, it tastes so much better! 1/4 of a cup is only 38 calories, so worth it for me. I also use splenda to sweeten, but am hoping that maybe I can stop using that soon.

Booksandbeaches

I don't. I drink it black. I used to put sugar but kicked that habit too. If I really want something creamy, I'll add a bit of milk to it.

keepongoingnmw

Either 3 Tablespoons of half n half with splenda, or 1/2 cup 2% milk both about 60 calories. The milk adds protein and calcium. I allot myself that. I tried skim milk and its just not worth it to me.

Calliope610

I use 2tsp sugar and 1tbsp whole milk. I used Half & Half, but quit buying it when I realized my husband was drinking it like milk. Yeah, that's right, by the glass.

dbmata

You dirty, dirty people...

I came in to be dirty. Saw no one was taking the happy trail to the bait.

Decided to answer:
Drink it black, if needing cream, use real, full fat cream. No sweetners, no milk, half and half if you can't get cream. No soy, or almond sugar milk.

justal313

As a rule, I take my coffee black. Iced coffee gets splenda and maybe skim milk. Lattes and cappuccino, when I have them are made with skim.

Every once in a blue moon I'll have a flavored coffee which requires a sweetener (probably splenda) and some cream like additive, typically fat free 1/2 and 1/2.

Every once in a blue,blue,blue moon I'll have cafe con panna which is whipped cream in my coffee. I did it yesterday when I made a pot of chocolate mint coffee for mother's day.

WhiteGirlWasted13

I use vanilla creme Sweetleaf stevia drops, and 1/2 tablespoon of real, raw milk cream in 8 oz every day, and I drink two cups, so that's 16 oz coffee, 1 tablespoon raw cream, and about a dropperful of stevia. I have a friend who uses the So Delicious brand of coconut milk creamer and stevia. And I have another friend who uses 100% grade B maple syrup. All are very happy with our choices.

Personally, I'd never use something artificial or artificially low fat in anything I put in my body. Fat will not make you fat. And your body needs a certain amount of it to function properly.

kimmymayhall

Usually it's just 1-2 T of half and half. Or if I want more it more milky I use 1/4-1/2 c 2% milk. Sometimes I'll stir in a little sugar, 1/8-1/4 t white or brown. I have simple syrup for iced coffee. Occasionally a little vanilla extract or ground cinnamon in the brew if I want something flavored.

JusticeGirl25

I can't drink black coffee. That's nasty. Gotta add a little bit of milk, add one little baggie of sugar and one small cup of cream.

Carnivor0us

You dirty, dirty people...

I came in to be dirty. Saw no one was taking the happy trail to the bait.

Decided to answer:
Drink it black, if needing cream, use real, full fat cream. No sweetners, no milk, half and half if you can't get cream. No soy, or almond sugar milk.

*facepalm* Thank God I wasn't the only one thinking in the gutter. :laugh:

I use full-fat cream, usually 40% butterfat if possible, but I don't drink a lot of coffee anymore (kidney issues).

askeates

Initially switched to unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and it really made a difference for me.... Last week they were out of my almond milk, so I decided to try the coconut milk and it is even better!

aarar

I have 2 servings of French Vanilla cream (full fat) in my coffee. The fat free stuff is awful. I refuse to change the way I prepare my coffee, only now instead of 4-6 cups a day I have 1 cup in the morning when I wake up.

hkmurphy83

I divide 1/2 cup of almond milk among 8 cups (according to the coffee pot). Only 15 calories total. However, for reference sake, I don't count the calories in my brewed coffee. Coffee didn't make me overweight. I count everything else. If I ever stall on my weight loss, then I will re-evaluate that decision.

Matholo425

i dont i drink it black - 2 caleries

so do i,im even enjoying it,i think you get used to it as time goes on

SJackson50

Farmland Dairies makes a milk called "Skim Plus"...I found it when I was looking for something to put in my coffee, once I started drinking skim milk. It is rich, creamy, non-fat and DELICIOUS! It blends in coffee as well as whole--lots of flavor. Wouldn't change it for the world. I heard Skinny Cow was the same, but I don't take any chances!
Good luck!