Doesn't matter if it's sweltering our arctic outside, coffee is the morning ritual I can't live without. I've already discussed how I make it iced, with a jolt of protein from collagen (and why you should too), but one aspect of my coffee obsession I haven't yet shared with you is how to make the perfect Trim Healthy Mama coffee creamer.
It's a simple concept, really: cream, sweetener, and flavoring.
But getting it right?
Well that's a whole different ballgame.
Lucky for you, I've been working really hard on upping my coffee and creamer game, so I've got a Trim Healthy Mama coffee creamer recipe for you + 7 coffee creamer variations for you today. They're all simple to make, require ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard (because you're a Trim Healthy Mama) – and I've done the heavy experimental lifting for you!
If you haven't really started filling your cupboards with THM-friendly foods, I'll give you heads up on what you'll need to make these recipes:
6 Doonks Pure Stevia Extract (or ¼ cup Super Sweet Blend)
Instructions
Put all the ingredients in a jar and stir to combine.
DO NOT SHAKE as this will start to make whipped cream, not coffee creamer. Store in a jar with a tightly-fitted lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Makes 36, 1 Tablespoon servings
Now for the fun part!
I've created 6 variations of Trim Healthy Mama coffee creamer just for you!
These versions are all THM:S, because that is my preference in the morning. As a bonus, add 2 scoops of collagen to your coffee + fun creamer for a meal in a coffee cup. It's a great way to start the day.
But if you prefer a THM:E or THM:FP for your morning, there are really easy substitutions. Sub Almond milk, or all fat free half & half to eliminate fat and carbs from the drinks, or fat free coconut milk (it's hard to find, but it's out there) instead of full-fat coconut milk.
Spices, Stevia, and Vanilla Extract are all Fuel Pulls, so substitute accordingly depending upon your needs!
I love me some coffee – and THM friendly coffee creamers are just the perfect icing on the cake!
If you're loving these coffee creamer recipes, you're going to love my {free} Fall Drink Collection! Sign up & I'll email it to you in August when it's done! {And did I mention it's free?!?}
What is your favorite version of coffee creamer, Trim Healthy Mama style or otherwise?
Gretchen
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In reality, it's healthiest to lighten your coffee with low- or reduced-fat milk or unsweetened plant-based milk made with no or few additives. These options avoid or limit unwanted substances, like additives, added sugar and saturated fat.
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.
McKinney suggests unsweetened almond milk creamer from Califia Farms or Silk. "Almonds themselves contain few calories naturally while having fats good for the heart, thus making this product favorable for people who want to lose weight too," he explains.
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. Other healthy options include stevia, monk fruit extract, maple syrup, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and egg yolk.
Using coffee creamers offers a convenient, shelf-stable, and cost-effective dairy substitute for home and office use. With some adjustments to quantities used and handling, creamers can closely mimic milk, half and half, or cream in hot and cold coffeehouse-style beverages and other recipes.
Using coffee whitener or cream showed no statistically significant impact on weight changes. And opting for a caffeinated coffee over a decaf version didn't impact weight outcomes either.
The less sugar and cream you add to your coffee, the healthier the end cup will be. That said, not everyone is willing to give it up entirely. And… let's face it, coffee is an integral part of many of our days. Due to that fact, it's best to try and skip the more processed creamers.
"When looking for a 'healthier' creamer, I choose one with no added sugars and less than ten ingredients that I recognize," says Michelle Rauch, MS, RDN. "Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Creamer has no carbohydrates, no sugar, and only 1g of fat."
You're in control of what you put in. “You [can] choose healthier options and avoid artificial additives,” says Erica Thomas, lifestyle tastemaker and founder of Eating with Erica. This includes non-dairy or low-fat milk and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
The easiest way to make your coffee healthier? Take it without adding sugar or cream. Both of those are loaded with empty calories, while a plain cup of black coffee actually has close to zero. While it's the easiest way, many people aren't too fond of the flavor when it's just bean water.
A coffee creamer will be the best option if you want a cup of coffee that is creamy and full of flavor. On the other hand, if you want to add something that gives your coffee more depth without as many calories, milk is a good option. Adding sugar yourself also gives you more control over how much you use.
Introduction: My name is Corie Satterfield, I am a fancy, perfect, spotless, quaint, fantastic, funny, lucky person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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