Coffee and what goes in...
Solabela
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I am a coffee drinker. In some clean eating camps that could get a person shot I suppose, but I am counting on the fact that there have got to be other coffee lovers here.
I drink decaf for health reasons. It was a hard switch, but I made it.
The question is what to put in my coffee. There are some things we eat or drink that are just occasional treats, and I don't get too bent out of shape about those. But coffee is a daily indulgence for me. At least one cup in the morning. Sometimes two.
For as long as I have been a coffee drinker, I have added two teaspoons of white sugar and then coffee creamer (18%) but I have recently gone off dairy and I am having a hard time finding an alternative.
I tried a soy based "creamer" but I disliked it. Maybe with some practice I would adjust, but its not sold anywhere near where I live, so realistically its not a great solution.
I tried "International Delight" because its lactose free (yay for the belly) but it only comes in flavours and I don't require any sugar because its super sweet on it's own. So far this solution is winning based on the lactose free, but boy is it sweet.
There is powdered coffee whitener but who knows what that is made from.
I need to kick the sugar habit and find a whitening agent that tastes good and feels great.
Advice?
Sola
I drink decaf for health reasons. It was a hard switch, but I made it.
The question is what to put in my coffee. There are some things we eat or drink that are just occasional treats, and I don't get too bent out of shape about those. But coffee is a daily indulgence for me. At least one cup in the morning. Sometimes two.
For as long as I have been a coffee drinker, I have added two teaspoons of white sugar and then coffee creamer (18%) but I have recently gone off dairy and I am having a hard time finding an alternative.
I tried a soy based "creamer" but I disliked it. Maybe with some practice I would adjust, but its not sold anywhere near where I live, so realistically its not a great solution.
I tried "International Delight" because its lactose free (yay for the belly) but it only comes in flavours and I don't require any sugar because its super sweet on it's own. So far this solution is winning based on the lactose free, but boy is it sweet.
There is powdered coffee whitener but who knows what that is made from.
I need to kick the sugar habit and find a whitening agent that tastes good and feels great.
Advice?
Sola
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I like coconut water. It is naturally sweet and tastes good. I just make my coffee with it.15
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I really enjoy Califia brands. My favorite it toasted coconut and almond. I don't do dairy and it took me forever to find a good coffee creamer. Silk is the worst.16
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I always put 1 tsp of coconut oil or mct oil to my coffee. it is nice this way or use coconut milk that should do to add little sweetness to the coffee.9
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Organic beans, a splash of almond milk, and pure stevia extract. Next to no calories or carbs. I use my espresso machine at home ( and work as I'm a barista) to make almond milk cappuccinos sometimes and they're amazing. The cappuccinos or lattes with almond milk are 30 calories and 1 total carb.20
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Great ideas here. I am going to try them
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I use all natural local honey and coconut milk. Coconut milk is thick like cream, so you don't need very much and it has a natural sweetness taste to it. It took me a while to switch over, but it helps.14
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I just have a black coffee no sugar, but you can use honey as a sweetener if you choose , as it takes a bit to get used to7
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I am in the same boat, just got off of dairy (among other things) and I have not yet found a good rich creamy coffee creamer. I will have to give a few a these a try. Thanks for your support.3
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whiskey, vodka, baileys, irish cream for me51
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I am actually drinking my coffee black now. It was a HARD switch, but I did it.
I do have a co-worker that uses the vanilla protein powder in her coffee.
However; If I had to VOTE...I think Kangoojumps has the RIGHT idea.11 -
I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk in mine
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I only drink my coffee black with a hint of coconut oil5
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Kerry Gold Unsalted Butter and MCT oil with a dash of cinnamon for me!!
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Coconut cream and three drops of Doterra cinnamon essential oil and blended! That's key5
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Here's the options that I use depending on what I have a taste for and what my calorie or macronutrient needs may be on any given morning. Also, I'm a heavy coffee drinker (except for when I'm working up for an important race during which I'll wean myself off so that caffeine actually impacts my race performance vs just satisfying my addiction. ;-) Minimum 6 cups per day (the actual measurement, not physical coffee cups which come in all shapes and sizes and mine are huge!).
In order of preference:
1. Unsweetened vanilla cashew milk. Smoother than every almond milk that I've tried. Love it! Higher carb count than almond milk. (Couple drops of Stevia extract and a shot of vodka and you've got a delicious low carb morning cocktail).
2. Unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Less expensive than cashew milk, lower carb, and a bit grainier.
3. Organic whipping cream. While keto, this is my goto coffee "whitener." A tablespoon goes a long way.
4. Organic coconut oil. Good source of high quality fat calories without the dairy. I don't really crave it and without an emulsifier it doesn't blend into the coffee at all. However, its shelf stable and requires no refrigeration so very easy to have on hand at work.
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I trained myself to drink black coffee. I have found though that most coffee is bad and needs the sweetener and/or cream. I find that a good organic coffee has no bitter after taste, therefore easier to drink black. My current favorite is Jim's Organic Costa Rican blend. A good, single origin, light roasted organic coffee helps.7
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I tried the Sprouts brand organic, light roasted coffee with just stevia powder this morning. Yuck! LOL I normally put in unsweetened vanilla almond milk along with the sweetleaf stevia powder. The purest stevia I have been able to find. Sometimes I add some coconut oil as well.0
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This AM I had So Delicious brand coconut coffee creamer. Not much taste, but it cut the acidity of the coffee, which is why I don't drink mine black. Also this whole coffee dilemma has prompted me to cut back on my coffee consumption overall which is a good thing.
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Kroger has an amazing nonfat lactose free (pretty sure dairy free) milk that I love. I get the vanilla one and it's super low calorie and low carb. It is called CarbMaster and it's made by Kroger. I love it with coffee as it tastes like regular milk, really sweet and hardly any sugar in it or maybe none at all, and a nice strong vanilla that is a nice pairing with a bold dark roast cup of coffee in the morning. I think you will love it! I know almond milk isn't bad either but not as intense. Soymilk is nice too but sometimes not the healthiest for me personally. Anyways hope that helps3
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Coconut cream. You'll be able to skip the sugar too. 9
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Ok whats the deal with adding coconut oil in your coffee? does that make your coffee taste better? i am presently using Coffee Mate french its 35 cal per 1Tbs yikes
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I use unsweetened almond milk for creamer and stevia to sweeten.0
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@OHYEAH1967
Coconut Oil is Superior in Enhancing Nutrient Absorption
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/08/20/coconut-oil-and-saturated-fats.aspx
http://thecoconutmama.com/coconut-oil-coffee/
Changes in hormones caused by unsaturated fats can damage the thyroid. ... Instead, coconut oil helps the thyroid gland to function normally, and it helps people meet and stay at their ideal weight. Coconut oil also stimulates metabolism therefore promoting weight loss.
http://www.coconutpleasures.com/how-to-boost-your-energy.html
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I make espresso and pour it over ice. It dilutes it enough so that it's still strong but needs nothing added.3
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Almond milk an coconut oil mixes wells n tastes great in coffee..0
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I tried adding a small bit of coconut oil to my coffee but it didn't really mix in well - is there a particular brand that works better for this?1
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Wow so interesting to read the responses for Coconut oil and/or cream etc.. Must try! So for me I quit adding cream and sugar to my coffee cold turkey. What I do now that has worked for me is add 1 Tsp of Cinnamon to the bottom of my cup, add foamed 1% dairy (although you mentioned you quit dairy) to thicken it and add a nice rich, creamy, Latte like texture and I haven't once missed cream and sugar since!
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This. While I haven't made the full switch to black every time, going to a good organic coffee made it much easier to drop the sugar completely (diehard former Timmy's double/double here) and reduce to 1 tbsp of half and half cream only. I do drink it black once in a while though. The quality of the coffee makes all the difference and the shade grown organic beans are absolutely worth every penny. The Bulk Barn here in Canada carries two different varieties so you can buy any amount you want and grind it to any consistency right on site. I recommend buying whole beans, grinding up a few days worth at a time and storing the rest properly.I trained myself to drink black coffee. I have found though that most coffee is bad and needs the sweetener and/or cream. I find that a good organic coffee has no bitter after taste, therefore easier to drink black. My current favorite is Jim's Organic Costa Rican blend. A good, single origin, light roasted organic coffee helps.
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SierraFatToSkinny wrote: »Coconut cream. You'll be able to skip the sugar too.
Coconut cream is actually Coconut Butter that has been watered down. I just stir in a heaped teaspoon of Coconut Butter into my double shot espresso. It's still an acquired taste, but I'm enjoying it!
....and Coconut Oil does not have the Coconut Meat in it, so the Coconut Butter or Coconut Cream is better for you as there are some nutrients as well as the saturated fat.3
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