Sugar-free flavored coffee creamer without partially hydrogenated oil?

BarbieAS wrote: »

snarlingcoyote wrote: »

I just use a dash of cream with torani syrups. I'm all about the Sugarfree Salted Caramel. . .

There's a Sugar Free Salted Caramel Torani? That's all I needed to know. *mic drop*

Actually, thank you everyone for the good ideas!! I've got some coconut oil at home, so maybe I'll give that a try...and I'm definitely picking up some of that Torani syrup .

I do coconut oil, too. In my experience, it enhances the flavor of the sweetener, so you don't have to use as much. Plus, it's coconutty.

Lizzy622 wrote: »

1/2 a teaspoon of coconut oil adds lots of flavor and creaminess. I also like to add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.

I add 3-4 tablespoons each morning to my coffee (my go to fat source to replace an equal amount of carbs) and l like the taste.

We at early morning events like tradeshows where that is mainly donuts, juice and coffee I will go with 1half cup of half and half creamer and coffee to get my fats and protein start for the day.

Actually I find there are often many ways to do coffee most anywhere I go even at McDonalds.

Seriously? How about cream?

If you're not already on it, get on World Market's mailing list and loyalty club. They occasionally have crazy good sales on Torani syrups. I added a second wine rack in my cupboard, just for Torani syrups. I have a fondness for the Brown sugar cinnamon as well!

Almond extract is amazing!

ahamm002 wrote: »

BarbieAS wrote: »

I know, I know, use real sugar and just use less, but I drink a LOT of coffee and this could be a place and a way I could at least attempt a compromise - if it doesn't work out, I'll try a different approach .

If you drink a lot of coffee and plan to continue to do so, why not try and give your taste buds some time to adapt to a different flavor?

You might not like using less sugar right now. But over time you'll begin to appreciate new flavors that you're currently covering up with too much sweetener.

I kind of agree a little. I am down to using the coconut oil and one teaspoon of splenda or one serving of Torani. I was one of those people who had 3tbsp of sugar in every cup. The person they were talking about when they made up: "you want some coffee with your sugar and cream?" If you find the SF sweeteners aren't doing it for you, just try tamping down on the sugar a little bit at a time. Your tastebuds will adjust. You will be satisfied with less. I hope to one day wean myself to half of the little I do now. That Torani is pricey when you use it every day.

You can't argue with the calorie difference between sugar and artificial sweeteners. But taste... It's an adjustment. Some people just don't like it. I'm satisfied with my switches now because I was determined to stick it out. My tastes have adjusted. Some diet sodas though are still bleh!

Less cals drunk does mean more cals to eat. So if you can find something you like to sub, that's ideal... but if not, it isn't the apocalypse.

Good luck, OP.

SueInAz wrote: »

snarlingcoyote wrote: »

If you're not already on it, get on World Market's mailing list and loyalty club. They occasionally have crazy good sales on Torani syrups. I added a second wine rack in my cupboard, just for Torani syrups. I have a fondness for the Brown sugar cinnamon as well!

This is where I usually buy mine, as well. I don't drink a lot of coffee but when I do it's sugar free syrup and powdered skim milk for me. The fruit flavored syrups are great for adding to fizzy water, too. I have a friend who uses them for her Soda Stream.

I hadn't thought about adding them to fizzy water. I am trying to cut back on my caffeine. (Well, it's in the planning stages. . .I'm sitting here with a cup of coffee AND a diet coke open, atm.) That would rock. Thanks!

As for the fruity ones - I use the Rasberry syrup in my low carb cheesecake recipe to make it a Rasberry low carb cheesecake.

Oddly, I've also found the SF Torani at Burlington Coat Factory, of all places, in the housewares section. Usually at ridiculously low prices, too.

ahamm002 wrote: »

BarbieAS wrote: »

I know, I know, use real sugar and just use less, but I drink a LOT of coffee and this could be a place and a way I could at least attempt a compromise - if it doesn't work out, I'll try a different approach .

If you drink a lot of coffee and plan to continue to do so, why not try and give your taste buds some time to adapt to a different flavor?

You might not like using less sugar right now. But over time you'll begin to appreciate new flavors that you're currently covering up with too much sweetener.

I try to do this, but I find if I'm stressed or tired I will still crave a sweeter cup of coffee. Having a sugar-free option that one actually enjoys the flavor of might prevent similar backslides.

Though I must say, all this talk of cookies and salted caramel, I'm intrigued. And would you look at that, MFP was oh-so-kind enough to put a Torani ad right on the page...