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

FAQs

What is a lower calorie alternative to coffee creamer? ›

Both half and half and 1% milk are better choices than the non-dairy creamers. They are less processed and have more vitamins and minerals.

Creamer, on the other hand, is a non-dairy alternative to half-and-half, though many varieties contain casein, a milk protein. Often creamers are stabilized with various chemicals, and some are sweetened with corn syrup or given added flavorings, such as French vanilla, Irish cream, or hazelnut.

Cream and half-n-half.

More cholesterol-friendly choices include nonfat or low-fat options or plant-based milks with no saturated fat.

For example, popular coffee additives like flavored creamer and syrups are packed with added sugar, which can negatively affect health in several ways. Fortunately, healthy additives like collagen, cinnamon, cacao, ginger, and monk fruit can enhance the flavor and health benefits of your coffee.

Weight Loss: While quitting coffee itself might not directly cause weight loss, eliminating high-calorie coffee additives like sugar and cream can reduce calorie intake, potentially contributing to weight management. However, weight loss is a complex process that also depends on overall diet and physical activity.

Almond milk

This popular non-dairy option is low in calories and high in vitamins E and D, so scores pretty highly on the health front.

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.

What coffee creamer is the healthiest? ›

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.

BREVE. A Breve is an espresso drink that uses half and half or cream instead of milk.

It's best to go with the full-fat version of half and half to avoid additives and added sugar. Half and half contains less than a gram of sugar and 20 calories per tablespoon. It has flavor but is not overly sweet. The full-fat variety of half and half has 1.7 grams of fat per tablespoon.

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.

If you prefer to boost your energy without adverse reactions like anxiety, insomnia, or tummy trouble, you're in luck: There are plenty of coffee alternatives sure to brighten your day. And best of all, many of them—including green tea, guarana, and yerba maté—provide bonus health benefits as well.

Nutpods Almond + Coconut Cookie Butter

If you're vegan or lactose-intolerant but want a sweet, creamy cup of coffee, Nutpods makes the best zero sugar coffee creamer going.