Holy Creamer!

Candlelite89
Candlelite89 Posts: 39
in Food and Nutrition
Okay, so I am one of those people who likes a little coffee with my creamer. Yes. I LOVE creamer.

I'm talking probably 6 or 7 tablespoons or more per cup which equals probably 2 or 3 hundred calories or more before I started MFP. Not good! I've been getting by with Coffemate Sugarfree creamers and a Splenda packet for the last couple of weeks but I am curious to know if there are any better ways to make my coffee deliciously creamy?! And sweet. I know it's a lot to ask for, but there has to be a way!

Thanks in advance!
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  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    And I thought I liked coffee with my cream! Lol, Right now I'm hooked on the Girl Scout Thin Mint sugar free. Have you tried sugar free syrups like Torani? The syrups don't add the same creamy texture but they add the sweetness.
  • fivethreeone
    fivethreeone Posts: 8,196 Member
    Try the real thing: heavy whipping cream. One tablespoon of that and you're set. The fat content is very satisfying, much more so than the fake stuff that has more calories anyway. I use a tablespoon of that plus some vanilla or almond extract and some splenda.
  • aylajane
    aylajane Posts: 979 Member
    I put coordinating toriani/davinci sugar free syrup and protein powders in my hot tea... For example, earl grey tea with designer whey white chocolate protein powder and white chocolate SF syrup (like hot white cocoa!), or caramel vanilla tea with caramel toffee fudge protein powder and caramel or chocolate SF syrup... Gets in my protein and is yummy :)
  • jlynnm70
    jlynnm70 Posts: 460 Member
    I use a homemade syrup with Fat free Coffeemate (boil brown sugar with equal amount water - store in fridge)

    The brown sugar is carmel like - so its sweeter and thicker. My 16oz iced coffee is about 75-80 calories (2 Tbsp syrup 2 tbsp coffeemate).
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
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  • TKhamvongsa
    TKhamvongsa Posts: 287
    ... I use protein powder as a creamer/sugar for my coffee (Adds the right amount of creaminess and sweetness to it and it adds 20g's of protein! Lol
  • donnat238
    donnat238 Posts: 309 Member
    I use Half and Half and Torani sugar free flavors. I find I use a lot less of the half and half than I did the Coffee mate flavored creamers. I also use a scoop of protein powder - adds creaminess, flavor, and protein too! I use Unjury unflavored, chocolate or vanilla protein powders.
  • Fit_Fox88
    Fit_Fox88 Posts: 410 Member
    I decided about 6 weeks ago to quit adding my normal packet to my 2-3 cups of coffee every morning. At first it was hard, but now if I use any more than 1 tsp of sugar it's too sweet. I just use the creamers now.. coffeemate vanilla caramel is my favorite at the moment (only because the peppermint mocha isn't out for 7-8 more months!!!! :sad: )
  • Fit_Fox88
    Fit_Fox88 Posts: 410 Member
    ... I use protein powder as a creamer/sugar for my coffee (Adds the right amount of creaminess and sweetness to it and it adds 20g's of protein! Lol

    Not sure why I never thought of this
  • daw0518
    daw0518 Posts: 459 Member
    Honestly, I just have the creamer. The normal, full fat, full sugar stuff. I have 4 tbsp per cup [16oz coffee mug] & have two cups every morning. It hasn't hindered my weight loss or overall health at all - I just have to make room for it in my calories, which is pretty easy since it's the first thing I have everyday.

    Sometimes, I buy FF half & half or regular half & half and will have one cup with creamer & one cup with half & half. That cuts the calories and the other things people have some dislike for. And if I have more than those two cups of coffee later in my day, I get drip coffee without anything in it.
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    I decided about 6 weeks ago to quit adding my normal packet to my 2-3 cups of coffee every morning. At first it was hard, but now if I use any more than 1 tsp of sugar it's too sweet. I just use the creamers now.. coffeemate vanilla caramel is my favorite at the moment (only because the peppermint mocha isn't out for 7-8 more months!!!! :sad: )

    Peppermint mocha is available year round!
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    Try the real thing: heavy whipping cream. One tablespoon of that and you're set. The fat content is very satisfying, much more so than the fake stuff that has more calories anyway. I use a tablespoon of that plus some vanilla or almond extract and some splenda.

    gonna have to try this.

    i usually use fat-free half and half (40cals for 4 tablespoons).

    the heavy cream sounds BOMB!
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Try the real thing: heavy whipping cream. One tablespoon of that and you're set. The fat content is very satisfying, much more so than the fake stuff that has more calories anyway. I use a tablespoon of that plus some vanilla or almond extract and some splenda.

    gonna have to try this.

    i usually use fat-free half and half (40cals for 4 tablespoons).

    the heavy cream sounds BOMB!

    Now I'm happy...
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  • JustineMarie21
    JustineMarie21 Posts: 437 Member
    http://www.trusper.com/tips/Homemade-Creamer--The-Best-Thing-Ever-For-Your-Coffee-/8858369
    http://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2013/12/3-holiday-coffee-creamers.html
    http://blog.greendeals.org/go-green/homemade-flavored-coffee-creamer-recipes/
    http://www.bulletproofexec.com/how-to-make-your-coffee-bulletproof-and-your-morning-too/
  • Candlelite89
    Candlelite89 Posts: 39
    Thanks so much for all of the ideas everyone!

    I'll definitely be able to come up with some kind of solution to my creamer addiction with these. =]
  • chrisnfeen
    chrisnfeen Posts: 6 Member
    I have high blood pressure but I love my coffee. I used to drink a few cups, with real sugar and full fat flavored creamer-before the hbp diagnosis. I weaned myself down to one cup of coffee a day. I use splenda, and 1 Tbsp of yummy, delicious Italian Sweet Cream flavored creamer. I count every calorie and I enjoy it that much more! LOL Honestly, I love my at home coffee so much I don't like it from Starbucks or anywhere else anymore! :-)
  • Maleficent0241
    Maleficent0241 Posts: 386 Member
    ... I use protein powder as a creamer/sugar for my coffee (Adds the right amount of creaminess and sweetness to it and it adds 20g's of protein! Lol

    Not sure why I never thought of this

    No kidding! Now I want to try it! I always come in low on protein.

    For now, I just do regular ol' half and half, and sometimes I add some flavored syrup. I agree that the fuller the fat, the less you have to use to get the creaminess you are after. Skim milk won't cut it for me at all, no matter how much I use. I also love frothing milk at home and making a latte. It adds to the luxurious feel when I am in the mood for something special.
  • stef_monster
    stef_monster Posts: 205 Member
    Coffee addict here- I usually drink around 32 oz per day (and that's after I left my job where I drank it all day long!). I used the sugar free creamers for a while, but it was adding up to about 250 extra calories per day. :noway:

    Now I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk (Silk or Almond Breeze), which clocks in at 30 calories per 8 oz cup. It's not as creamy, but I kept the sucralose/ Splenda so it's still sweet. I only have creamer once a week on Free Day, now, and I don't miss it much. I prefer to spend those extra calories on chocolate and booze!

    I'd really like to try that protein powder thing. Sounds like a great idea!
  • PAWeissenstein
    PAWeissenstein Posts: 37 Member
    Okay, so I am one of those people who likes a little coffee with my creamer. Yes. I LOVE creamer.

    I'm talking probably 6 or 7 tablespoons or more per cup which equals probably 2 or 3 hundred calories or more before I started MFP. Not good! I've been getting by with Coffemate Sugarfree creamers and a Splenda packet for the last couple of weeks but I am curious to know if there are any better ways to make my coffee deliciously creamy?! And sweet. I know it's a lot to ask for, but there has to be a way!

    Thanks in advance!

    Try either almond or coconut milk - even the sweetened varieties have far fewer calories than what you are using. You can use the unsweetened and then some stevia or monkfruit which are much better than artificial sweeteners or sugar. I prefer So Delicious brand coconut milk creamer when I need creamer. Works like half and half. But over the last few months I've "trained" myself to drink my coffee black. Took a while but I can actually taste the subtle differences in different types of beans now.
  • Natmarie73
    Natmarie73 Posts: 287 Member
    Real cream or full fat milk. Or Baileys Irish Cream if I'm feeling indulgent.
  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    You aren't really using 7 tablespoons of cream in a cup of a coffee, right? That's almost half a cup-- there'd hardly be any room for coffee.

    :P
  • ashleyemiller14
    ashleyemiller14 Posts: 11 Member
    I've just recently cut creamer out of my diet...trust me, not an easy transition, totally get that. I was dumping 100+ calories of Bailey's Irish Cream Coffee Creamer into my coffee morning and night. I started using the CoffeeMate fat-free powder, and although it's not sweet, it gives my coffee the creamy taste I want, and it's only 10 calories per tbsp I think. For some reason the fat-free liquids taste awful, but the powder is okay.

    I like the idea of protein powder, I might try that next!
  • ShreddingIt_84
    ShreddingIt_84 Posts: 141
    I would put frozen cool whip its just 15-20cals per tablespoon, 2 would do it.
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
    I use unsweetened almond milk now, add my own equal/splenda. Comes to about 30 calories. Every now and then I still use the regular half and half. Love coffee!

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  • chazbo35
    chazbo35 Posts: 79 Member
    They have a product out right now, I believe its called ripped cream. Its protein powder for the most part and I think its like 90 cals for 2 tbsp. I believe they have a couple different flavors and dissolves pretty nicely in hot coffee.
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
    I was shocked myself at how many calories were in my cup coffee each morning. January of this year I was up to 12-14 cups per day. Until I joined this site I had no idea I was consuming so many calories. I immediately gave up the 2 TBS of sugar and went with creamer only. I am now down to 2 cups per day with I tablespoon of Half & Half. My goal is to be creamer free and to drink it black. I am not sure I can do it but I am going to try.
  • mom2kpr
    mom2kpr Posts: 348 Member
    I like to use peppermint extract (1/4 tsp) with about 1 - 2 tbsp of milk or cream. I also found liquid enhancers (like Mio) for coffee, I have a caramel one that is really good.
  • Fit_Fox88
    Fit_Fox88 Posts: 410 Member
    I decided about 6 weeks ago to quit adding my normal packet to my 2-3 cups of coffee every morning. At first it was hard, but now if I use any more than 1 tsp of sugar it's too sweet. I just use the creamers now.. coffeemate vanilla caramel is my favorite at the moment (only because the peppermint mocha isn't out for 7-8 more months!!!! :sad: )

    Peppermint mocha is available year round!

    Looks like I need to find a new place to shop :grumble:
  • Fenrissa
    Fenrissa Posts: 116
    Try heavy whipping cream, one tablespoon in hot drinks is so good! It makes the drink very creamy. Maybe a little vanilla extract or cinnamon too? There's so many possibilities. :)
  • leafiesera
    leafiesera Posts: 2 Member
    I also like my coffee only vaguely coffee :) I usually take a 24 oz bottle every morning with me containing ~4 cups of coffee, a scoop of protein powder and 1/2 of a generic slim fast shake (all cold- I like cold coffee). My coffee gets a little protein kick, so it's no longer empty calories and it gets super creamy. Also it's a pretty cheap combo, which is nice.

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