coffee

I use 2 tablespoons half and half (40 cals) and 2 teaspoons sugar (15 cals) so each cup of coffee is 70 calories. I always fit in 2 cups per day. If you want to drink sweet coffee you can, you might just have to cut back on the number of cups per day. Frankly I would rather have 2 cups of sweet coffee at 140 cals than 8 cups of black coffee. I used to just free pour until I got the right color, but now I always measure out the 2 tablespoons. I was surprised that I was actually pretty close because my coffee is the right color and taste just fine when I measure the half and half.

DebLaBounty wrote: »

I use 40 calories worth of half and half, then add in the sugar free Torani syrup for flavor and zero calories. That's two cups of coffee in the morning for a total of 80 calories. The syrups come in hazelnut, caramel, and vanilla (and many other flavors) so I'm a happy camper.

Echoing the Torani Sugar Free syrups. I've seen the standard flavors listed here in stores, but if you order online they have tons more. I love the Smores and English toffee flavors.

robm1brown wrote: »

Speaking as a Brit (or maybe just an ignoramus) what is creamer?

If you google "International Delight single serve half and half" you will see pictures of the containers. They are 10 calories each, but they have a pitifully small amount of liquid in them, so one ends up adding two or three to one cup of coffee, which adds up.

That said, I spent a delightful week in France earlier this year, but the creamer containers they sell in their grocery stores were disgusting. A shame, considering how wonderful their breads are!

Lol, we brew our coffee with a dash of cinnamon, a pinch of ground red pepper and a sprinkle of salt. I'm so glad I never picked up he extra calorie creamer or flavour habit!

Fitnessgirl0913 wrote: »

Aisling826 wrote: »

I use 2 tablespoons of half and half (sometimes only 1, depends what I feel like) and about 3-4 drops of flavored liquid stevia (I also have some unflavored). The stevia is really concentrated and I don't like my coffee super sweet. I don't think the drops have the after taste I get from powdered stevia. Right now my favorite flavor is the English Toffee, but I have Pumpkin spice I'm saving for the fall. Since I only add a few drops, I get a really subtle flavor. I usually drink 2 cups a day and log it as 45 cals per cup.

I'm also experimenting with different brands of coffee.

I have seen those Stevia drops in the store before and been curious but never got myself to try them. I have been eyeing up the pumpkin spice ones to add to my coffee with my usually almond milk creamer. Are they everything I hope they'd be? lol

I like them. But keep in mind, I haven't used flavored coffee creamers so don't know how they compare. I think the flavor is subtle, but I also use very little since I don't care for overly sweet coffee in the morning. I do occasionally get a Vanilla latte (or pumpkin, yum) from Starbucks but those I consider dessert, not really morning coffee.

I get the Sweet Leaf Stevia brand. They are expensive but those little glass bottles are going to last me forever. I also have Vanilla creme and plain. I have the plain for tea. I haven't tried the Pumpkin spice yet. I have my eye on the chocolate and mint flavors for peppermint mochas this winter.