Creamer help. Please

Same here

I'd rather have 1 tbsp of the good stuff then 3 of the fat free/sugar free stuff. Bleh! I love my coffee. What I do is use 1 tbsp of regular creamer with 1/4 cp of %1 milk :drinker:

You could try Stevia--and I mean straight Stevia extract, not Truvia, which I assume has lots of additives to give it the volume/texture of sugar. I bought a spice jar size of Stevia years ago at a health food store (when it had to be sold as a supplement because the FDA hadn't approved it as a food), and I'm still using it the same jar. It came with the tiniest little scoop, and it takes almost none to sweeten my tea nicely.

You could try Stevia--and I mean straight Stevia extract, not Truvia, which I assume has lots of additives to give it the volume/texture of sugar. I bought a spice jar size of Stevia years ago at a health food store (when it had to be sold as a supplement because the FDA hadn't approved it as a food), and I'm still using it the same jar. It came with the tiniest little scoop, and it takes almost none to sweeten my tea nicely.

Agreed. Sweetleaf makes a very good brand of Stevia, that to my knowledge is the most natural based Stevia extract. Sometimes you can find small sample bottles. I prefer the liquid, 60ml runs about 8-11 dollars a bottle depending on where you purchase. It also comes in some coffee friendly flavors like vanilla creme, toffee, and cinnamon. To a squirt of that I would personally add almond milk.

I've weaned myself off of the sweet creamers and only add some almond milk to my coffee in the morning. It was a lot of extra calories to boot for the amount of coffee I drink, at least for me.

...maybe eat less sugar in general?

i use unsweetened coconut milk in my coffee.

You could try making the following recipe for your coffee. The entire batch is approximately 1880 calories. If you reduce the mixture to 2 cups (US measure) then it's about 20 calories per teaspoon give or take (US measure). This is not fat or sugar free, but you do have control over how much you use and how far you reduce the mixture.

For my preferences, the rich taste is worth the time to make the sauce. Dulce de leche really elevates coffee to my palate. Best of luck and bon appetit.

http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-coconut-dulche-de-leche/

1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk (approximate calories 1035)
1 (15 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk (approximate calories 285)
3/4 cups coconut sugar (approximate calories 540)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (approximate calories 20)

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a medium pot. You don’t want a small pot as you don’t want the milk to cook over. Coconut milk foams just like regular milk, maybe even more so.

Stir to combine in the pot, and then turn on the stove to medium heat (not high heat!)

Keep an eye on this. The second the milk starts to boil, reduce the heat to your lowest setting. You want a VERY gentle simmer, if that.

Skim the foam off the top.

Cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 10 minutes or so and skimming the foam off the top as needed.

After about an hour or so, you will notice that the mixture has greatly reduced and gotten considerably darker and thicker. At this point, you can turn it off.

Allow to cool for a bit and then transfer to a glass jar.

Chill overnight in the fridge. (It will thicken as it cools)

Gosh ... I use Land O Lakes full cream in my New England Coffee - Donut Shop Blend K-cup! It's 40 cals for 2 TBS! AND NO SUGAR! But I prefer my coffee creamy not sweet. :-/

Try Google search for home made healthy or low fat creamer..there are several good recipies available using condensed milk..coconut milk..different extracts..check it out..