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  • joflo723
    joflo723 Posts: 119 Member
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    Several tbsp of coconut milk + raw stevia for me. However, I'm interested in this common theme of coconut oil in one's coffee. Never heard of/tried this! Does it just float on the top of the coffee? Might have to try it!
  • alska
    alska Posts: 295 Member
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    i drink mine black.
  • rlengland2014
    rlengland2014 Posts: 98 Member
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    "I think you might be joking? Sounds interesting. Raw vegan so no thanks though."

    Not joking. It's really good. I'd suggest it for you if you weren't a raw vegan who obviously doesn't eat eggs (animal product) or coffee (roasted, not raw).
  • lkw0311
    lkw0311 Posts: 43 Member
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    Ive struggled with this also. Trying to cut back on dairy, but dislike the alternative creamers.
    I finally decided on the 'Natural Bliss' brand, - they're in the regular creamer section, but dont have the artificial ingredients and chemicals of the mainstream ones. A teaspoon or two a day wont derail my efforts and it's tastier than half and half.
  • new_clear
    new_clear Posts: 21
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    I gave up cream in my coffee when I was 5. Just kidding of course. I like coffee black, no sugar. I must admit I'm curious to try it w/ coconut oil though! Sounds yummy ^_^
  • stephaniemay9321
    stephaniemay9321 Posts: 1
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    yes!!!
  • ortega1990
    ortega1990 Posts: 236 Member
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    I use heavy cream in my coffee, sometimes I add coconut milk. I didn't care for coconut oil or butter in the coffee, heavy cream or coconut milk or both is greatness. I gave up the artificial sweeteners seven months ago and just drink the coffee with the cream and no sweetness.
  • HelenCDavis
    HelenCDavis Posts: 22 Member
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    I drink black coffee, very strong. A heaping 1/3 cup grounds Folger's Black Silk, Dark to 6 cups of water. My children tease me about drinking oil or sludge.

    On occasion I will have some flavored creamer, 2-3 times a week for a dessert.

    If you are drinking 1-3 cups of coffee a day with 1 tablespoon of cream, I'm sure you can work that into your totals. If you are drinking 6-7 or even 9-10 cups a day with cream, you might consider drinking most of it black.
  • jolarocknrolla
    jolarocknrolla Posts: 236 Member
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    I take mine black, it takes a bit of getting used to but once you do you are set for life. My husband (vegan) likes his with a splash of almond milk just to take the "edge" off a strong cup.
  • cadaver0usb0nes
    cadaver0usb0nes Posts: 151 Member
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    If it fits in your macros than go for it. Its organic and natural its not processed and fat is needed to function properly (brain/heart etc)

    I personally will never give up cream or lattes lol.
  • steelcitygirl24
    steelcitygirl24 Posts: 6 Member
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    Coffee with creamer is my weakness. I've tried drinking it black, but I just can't. I'm intrigued by the coconut oil idea though, I've recently started using it more and more with cooking and such. I once was a Coffeemate girl, but I've switched to coconut/almond milk. I want to experiment with some alternatives because I doubt I'll ever drink it black :)
  • DragonflyBoudica
    DragonflyBoudica Posts: 28 Member
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    besides switching to clean nutrition, I've reduced sugar big time also. used to have cream and sugar in coffee. then went down to cream. now black the last three years.
  • girlviernes
    girlviernes Posts: 2,402 Member
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    I put about 40 to 60 grams of whole milk in. Yum!!

    Also, I love coconut milk in tea :)
  • SamanthaBarber
    SamanthaBarber Posts: 12 Member
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    Love my coffee with milk and honey!
  • pammy359
    pammy359 Posts: 8 Member
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    I love my coffee in the morning and I use 10 % cream. It's from a local dairy and it doesn't have Carageenan. It's hard to find dairy products without it, but it's worth the search. You are better off to go with a natural food higher in fat than a low fat alternative. They take out the fat and add sugar.
  • RaychillKatherine
    RaychillKatherine Posts: 1 Member
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    Have you considered straight up milk + Sugar in the Raw (or Stevia)???
  • LilyOfTheValley008
    LilyOfTheValley008 Posts: 95 Member
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    Is coffee creamer mostly an American thing? I'm Australian and hadn't even heard of doing it until joining MFP lol?
    Anyway, not sure if you'd be interested but I think the taste of unsweetened vanilla almond milk is so nice in coffee (40 cals per 250ml!) and I add a teaspoon of stevia as well.
  • meikab22
    meikab22 Posts: 21 Member
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    I've recently given up the flavored creams and I'm now just doing half and half or unsweetened almond milk-vanilla. On my weak mornings I add a teaspoon of sugar.
  • sandraeward
    sandraeward Posts: 28 Member
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    I replaced sugar with raw honey and then add a couple tablespoons of whole milk.
    I tried almond milk but I just don't like the flavor.
    My son suggested coconut cream to replace both sugar and milk in my coffee, but I haven't tried that yet.

  • vs_shine
    vs_shine Posts: 1,322 Member
    edited October 2014
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    i usually drink mine black. sometimes i put a splash of 2% milk in and a sprinkle of cinnamon. BUT coconut oil sounds awesome and i'm gonna try that! thanks for that suggestion.

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