Coffee Drinkers

katekross
katekross Posts: 463 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys--
I absolutely love coffee and have NO intentions of quitting. But, I am one who loves creamer in their coffee, and flavored at that. However, it is such a kick in the pants by how many calories I WASTE on creamer alone. I need advice. What do you put in your coffee to replace it? I've tried just sugar and BLECK.
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  • KaraAnneMcD
    KaraAnneMcD Posts: 11 Member
    I do like my coffee black, but sometimes I use skim milk for a change. Or I add cinnamon or vanilla to my grounds to give it a different flavor.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    Depends on how much creamer you're using but I typically just used a bit of heavy cream, less sugar at least.

    I've also used coconut oil, again it's still a lot of calories (good fats), but less sugar.

    Skim milk is a good option.

    Otherwise you'd just have to use that fake creamer stuff w/ no calories.
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    I do like my coffee black, but sometimes I use skim milk for a change. Or I add cinnamon or vanilla to my grounds to give it a different flavor.

    That sounds amazing!!
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Yuck.
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    Yuck.

    That's helpful!
  • CharityGC
    CharityGC Posts: 499 Member
    I use Natural Bliss. It's 35 calories a tablespoon but it fits in my day and I'm not a fan of black coffee.
  • suzannep2008
    suzannep2008 Posts: 4
    Hi. I love coffee also. I use fat free creamer or skim milk . I can sacrafice a lot of things, however coffee is not one of them.
  • pucenavel
    pucenavel Posts: 972 Member
    I refer to cream and sugar as...

    Coffee Ruiner #1

    Coffee Ruiner #2
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    I use sugar free creamer and measure it to 2T for 30 calories. I use no more than that. On occaision I'll use regular and again measure 2T for 70 calories. I know not everyone loves the artifical sweetener, though, but that's what I do.I've also add hot chocolate powder to coffee before, after mixing it with almond milk. That's pretty good, but again it's processed, and I usually use the diet version which is more chemically. I also drink it black on occasion, when I'm really trying to be strict with my calories for whatever reason.
  • valeriewxy
    valeriewxy Posts: 418 Member
    I use just skim milk :) no sugar. It took me a while, but I've grown to enjoy the taste very much :D
  • Machafin
    Machafin Posts: 2,988 Member
    I also agree, I usually drink mine black, but, if not I add skim milk. I have also tried cinnamon before and I like that because of the calorie side of things.
  • McSpike
    McSpike Posts: 34 Member
    I think I am psychologically addicted to my morning coffee.

    I have cut way back on creamer, only use two creamers and use Splenda.

    My wife bought me a Keurig, so I get flavored coffee with no extra calories.

    I log my morning cup at 20 calories, so on my plan, not too bad.

    Now, giving up wine... Just do an extra 20 minutes on the treadmill.
  • EpitomeOfSxy
    EpitomeOfSxy Posts: 157 Member
    I put 1/2 teapoon for sugar, with a splash of cream, and oddly enough - coconut oil.
  • jpomroy34
    jpomroy34 Posts: 6
    I usually use skim milk and sweetner....I did find the fat free creamer that you can use and then you don't need the sweetner.
  • GBOGH_5
    GBOGH_5 Posts: 174 Member
    Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Coconut milk. 45 calories per cup, so if you use 1/8th of a cup in your coffee (I drink huge travelers sized mugs), it is only about 6 calories.
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    I use half and half. I measure it every time so I know exactly how many calories I'm getting. :drinker:

    ETA: The sugar free creamers are not bad. I like the mocha peppermint but it is only a seasonal flavor. :cry:
  • sarahb0787
    sarahb0787 Posts: 8
    Seriously addicted to coffee (originally from Seattle). I don't like sugar in my coffee, but I've started gradually reduce the amount of creamer. I use the fat free liquid coffeemate. It has 10cals/tablespoon. Started out using 6 tablespoons, now I use 2 and sometimes 1. I find measuring is key since it's so easy to over pour.
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    Yuck.

    That's helpful!
    What he's trying to say is: Drink it black, stop ruining it.

    But then, if it's Seattle's Best, you kinda need to add something to it to hide the horrid taste.
  • Brianna716
    Brianna716 Posts: 303 Member
    I slowly weaned myself. I was putting two heaping spoonfuls of sugar and dry non-dairy creamer in my travel mug every morning and over the course of a few months, I'm down to one teaspoon of each. When I make a half pot of coffee, I substitute one scoop of my regular coffee for french vanilla, when I make a full pot I substitute two scoops. The added flavor to the coffee makes it easier to drink with less cream & sugar added.
  • action_figure
    action_figure Posts: 511 Member
    Stevia and half n half.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    Hey guys--
    I absolutely love coffee and have NO intentions of quitting. But, I am one who loves creamer in their coffee, and flavored at that. However, it is such a kick in the pants by how many calories I WASTE on creamer alone. I need advice. What do you put in your coffee to replace it? I've tried just sugar and BLECK.

    A few dashes of cinnamon. Also try a few drops of vanilla extract.

    We in the US are conditioned to expect everything to be sweet, a problem you don't seem to have. Try drinking it black. You'll be surprised how quickly you adjust to it and enjoy it.

    What I've noticed is that when I buy a really nice bag of coffee (Guatamalan, fair trade, etc) vs. a bag from Target the difference is tremendous and unmistakable. You can't really tell when you are adding cream and sugar.
  • chrislynn_marie
    chrislynn_marie Posts: 77 Member
    I've found recipes to make your own flavored coffee creamer and they have less sugar and fat than store bought. I can't give up coffee creamer either but I've been thinking about doing that.
  • sarahb0787
    sarahb0787 Posts: 8
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    But then, if it's Seattle's Best, you kinda need to add something to it to hide the horrid taste.
    [/quote]

    Haha this cracked me up. I'm from Seattle and everyone knows that Seattle's best is just terrible.
  • FireballStrike
    FireballStrike Posts: 85 Member
    Love, love coffee! Creamer has calories and a ton of artificial crap. Maybe try some almond milk if you need a little something? I use stevia and for a change up, coconut oil. It's yum.
  • Christizzzle
    Christizzzle Posts: 454 Member
    I drink mine black like a boss!
  • leahstaeb
    leahstaeb Posts: 12 Member
    At home, I brew a flavored or regular K-cup, usually with nothing added, but sometimes I do sprinkle in some cinnamon. At work, just black coffee. I've thought about keeping a container of cinnamon at work so I can use it there, but I've yet to do it. It's pretty yummy, though.
  • IkirPaulson
    IkirPaulson Posts: 40 Member
    Skim milk or non-dairy creamer is a good lower calorie alternative. Also, adding cinnamon/nutmeg/vanilla extract to liven it up.
    Personally I drink my coffee black, but I used to overdose on creamers and sugar because I couldn't stand the taste of plain coffee. It turned out I was just buying really low-quality coffee and needed all the extras to make it palatable. Spend a little more on your coffee and you might notice you don't need creamer and sugar anymore.

    Also, if breakfast is really sweet, it counteracts the need for sugar in your coffee.
  • sjbcobb
    sjbcobb Posts: 5 Member
    I buy boxes of individual tubs of creamer - Coffee Mate or Mini-Moo's. One tub = 10 calories. I use 1 tub per cup and have about 3 cups (my coffee cups are about 1.5 cups measured) total in the morning. If I drink more coffee than 3 cups, I'll put in a splash of almond milk. Easy.
  • SalCifone
    SalCifone Posts: 1 Member
    I am also a big coffee drinker. I eliminated all sweetners over 10 years ago. I use whole milk as my flavoring. Cant deal with skim or 2% or cream.
  • caterpillardreams
    caterpillardreams Posts: 476 Member
    Hi How are?
    Well about 6 months ago I had that dilemma, trying to figure out what to do with my coffee. My husband had gone all black but I thought he was crazy.
    Now fast forward and I prefer my coffee black. You start to taste the difference, and all that little bit of sugar you cut out will be better for you in the long run. not to mention all the stuff in creamers.
    god luck.
    I say just try it black for at least 2 weeks, it will take some getting used to, maybe keep adding less of what you usually add. eventually you will like it.

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