Trim Healthy Mama Coffee Creamer Recipe {7 Variations} (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest creamer on the market? ›

Generally, Chobani's creamers provide both dairy and non-dairy options and this oat creamer stands out as the leanest choice, with 25 calories, 0.5 grams fat, and 4 grams added sugar per tablespoon, compared to their dairy counterparts with 35 calories, 1.5 grams fat, and 5 grams added sugar per tablespoon.

Excessive add-ins like saturated-fat-heavy cream, half-and-half and creamers may increase the risk of high cholesterol. And while not as obvious, added sugar and sweet syrups may also harm your long-term heart health, cautions the American Heart Association.

Spices: Spice up your instant coffee with a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom. These spices can add warmth and complexity to the flavor. Vanilla Extract: A small amount of vanilla extract can impart a sweet and aromatic flavor to your coffee. Stir it in along with your preferred sweetener.

Instead, go for real cream, like 100% grass fed half and half organic heavy cream. Or if you're dairy free, use a simple nut milk with just nuts and water. and add your own natural sweetener like raw honey, maple syrup, stevia, or monk fruit.

Black Coffee

If you have diabetes and are looking to reduce your sugar intake, a classic cup of black coffee is an easy go-to order.

Many healthy coffee creamers have no added oils or gums. Three of the brands on our list — Elmhurst, So Delicious, and Chobani® — fall into that category. Two other options include nutpods' dairy-free creamer and this pistachio crème oat creamer from Elmhurst.

Unsweetened coconut milk or coconut cream

Unsweetened coconut milk and coconut cream are low in sugar and carbohydrate and provide a subtle coconut flavor to your coffee.

Is it OK to drink coffee with creamer everyday? ›

And while it might seem like an innocent pour or two of creamer won't do any harm, over time, the cumulative effect of these chemicals can be just plain unhealthy — that partially hydrogenated oil alone has been identified as problematic for heart health by the Mayo Clinic.

Freezing coffee creamer is a great way to always have a creamer on hand for your own coffee or guests who use it. Coffee creamer can even be frozen in single servings, making it even easier to have at-the-ready with no need to defrost an entire container for single use.

Teas Best With Creamer

Chocolate Hazelnut Tea: This caffeine-free dessert tea is a beautiful pairing of chocolate and hazelnut. It is a great start to your morning, as well as a good afternoon treat! Caramel Almond Black Tea: All of the best things individually are combined for the ultimate warm, nutty drink.

Skim Milk and plant-based Milk are two of the healthiest alternatives to coffee creamer. They contain various nutrients, including calcium, protein, potassium, and other vitamins. Protein powder is also an option since many of them have a pleasant taste, and added sugar or dairy is for those with dietary limitations.

However, for an ingredient that can sweeten your favorite drinks, half-and-half may be the healthier option. It's not only lower in calories than coffee creamer but also less processed, contains healthier fats, and less likely to contain additives and extra sugar.

Oat milk is higher in most nutrients, including calories, carbs, fat, and fiber. However, almond milk is lower in carbs and calories, making it a better choice if you're looking to lose weight.

Go with milk. Even whole milk is a Best Bite. Its 10 calories per tablespoon clock in below most sweetened creamers (30 to 40). So does half and half (20 calories), though its gram of sat fat means no Best Bite.