Low-calorie substitute for coffee creamer (what can I use instead of low coffee creamer? + More information)
There are several coffee creamers available. The best low-fat ones include vanilla coconut creamer, nut pods, coconut pumpkin spice, and date-sweetened chocolate cashew creamer. I am a huge fan of coffee, as caffeine gives me the best kick of energy to push me through my day. A few years ago, I experimented with the different variations of coffee to see what I liked best. I came across coffee creamer, which has been my best addition to coffee till now. I love how it makes the texture of the coffee creamy while elevating the whole flavor.
However, I had to minimize my use of coffee creamer because I realized it had high calories, yet I was on a weight loss journey. I searched for substitutes that could make my coffee ‘complete’ just like a coffee creamer did, but with fewer calories. One of my best discoveries is the vanilla coconut milk creamer, as it gives your coffee a creamy, slightly thick texture and a hint of vanilla flavor. Stick around to find more information on other alternatives to coffee creamer.
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What are the best Low-calorie coffee creamer alternatives?
Vanilla coconut milk creamer
As mentioned above, this creamer is my best alternative to the coffee creamer as it has significantly fewer calories than regular coffee creamer. A serving spoon of this creamer has 20 calories compared to the 35 in coffee creamer. This creamer is thick and with a rich, creamy texture. I love this creamer a lot because you can easily make your variation at home.
To make the vanilla coconut milk creamer at home, you will have coconut milk as your base, then add an adequate amount of vanilla extract to the jar and seal. Shake the jar for 30 seconds or more until all the ingredients mix perfectly. To sweeten it, you can add honey or maple syrup to your vanilla coconut milk creamer.
Nut pods
Another alternative that I really love is the nut pods creamers. I love this creamer mainly because it is free from gluten and dairy, meaning it can be enjoyed by anyone with celiac disease or someone intolerant to lactose. Additionally, nut pod creamers are very healthy with significantly low calories.
A tablespoon of the unsweetened nut pods vanilla creamer has only 1 gram of fat, ten calories, and no carbs at all. Suppose you compare the same serving with other coffee creamers. In that case, you will find this unsweetened nut pods vanilla creamer healthy as other creamers have around 35 calories and 5 grams of sugar in a tablespoon serving. The company has other different flavors of creamers that can be used on coffee; they include; cinnamon swirl, French vanilla, hazelnut, pumpkin spice, and caramel.
Powdered creamer (homemade)
This list could not miss a powdered creamer for those who love their creamers in powdered forms. If you are in this category, then you will love this healthy coffee creamer that makes use of coconut milk powder instead of milk powder and hence has significantly low amounts of calories. This creamer has 16 calories, low from the 35 in the regular coffee creamer.
To make this creamer at home, you will mix coconut milk powder with your preferred ingredients, such as pumpkin pie spice, cocoa powder, or vanilla powder. You can add granulated sweetener to your powdered creamer, like coconut sugar, to enhance its taste.
You can use a blender or a food processor to mix these ingredients. After preparing, put your creamer in a container and, seal tightly, store it in a dry place at room temperature.
Coconut pumpkin spice creamer
Another creamer that is exceptional and would most likely go well with those who love the taste of pumpkin is the coconut pumpkin spice creamer. Though you can hardly get this creamer at grocery stores or online, you can easily make your own variation at home. You will need almond milk, coconut cream, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, sea salt, vanilla bean powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
Once you have all the ingredients, making the coconut pumpkin spice creamer is relatively easy as you will just have to blend all the ingredients simultaneously, using a high-speed blender, and ensure they mix perfectly. Refrigerate your creamer for at least one week in an air-tight container. A 5-gram serving of this creamer has only ten calories.
Date-sweetened chocolate cashew milk
You might wonder why this creamer is here while store-bought chocolate creamers are always high in calories and sugars. If that is your worry, then relax as I will show you how to make a healthy chocolate-flavored creamer at home that has low calories.
What I love most about this creamer is that it gives your coffee a chocolate flavor, enhancing its general flavor and taste. To make it at home, you will need cocoa powder, dates, vanilla extract, filtered water, ground cinnamon, sea salt, dates, and cashew nuts that have been soaked the whole night and rinsed afterward.
Once you have all the ingredients, you will put all of them in a blender and blend on high speed for around 120 seconds till the creamer is frothy, creamy, and smooth. Refrigerate the creamer for a maximum of four days. This creamer has 24 calories, low from the 35 in the regular coffee creamer.
Final thoughts
As seen above, there are several variations of coffee creamers that are free from dairy and gluten and also have significantly low amounts of calories. Most of the creamers mentioned above can easily be made at home, and the ingredients listed above are available at grocery stores.
FAQ Section
Are low calories creamers healthy?
Yes, most creamers with low calories also have low sugars and carbs; hence they are healthy.
Can you gain weight using low calories coffee creamers?
No, you cannot gain weight when using low calories creamers unless the creamer is high in carbs (which is almost impossible).
What is the most budget-friendly low calories coffee creamer?
The most budget-friendly coffee creamer is the coffee mate natural, less sweet coffee creamer.