Coffee and cream are inseparable. However, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to replace your usual heavy cream with something else and are wondering what to put in your coffee instead of heavy cream.
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What exactly is coffee creamer?
Coffee creamer is a white or yellow liquid that is added to coffee to enhance its flavor. It is a sweetener used in coffee and some tea beverages. It is added to coffee to reduce its bitterness and acidity and to soften it.
Creamer comes in a variety of forms, but the method and ingredients are almost always the same. Creamer comes in bottles or bags and can be added to the coffee after brewing.
However, some of the most popular creamer drinks are high in sugar and ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, oils, and carrageenan, as well as artificial flavors, sweeteners, and colors.
High consumption of added sugar has been linked to an increased risk of weight gain, metabolic syndrome, depressive symptoms, and other adverse effects.
Alternatives to cream for your coffee
Whether you’re on a diet, need a lactose-free alternative, or just ran out of cream, there are numerous ways to enhance your coffee while maintaining texture and flavor.
Spices
Condiments are healthier alternatives to heavy cream. You can add cinnamon or turmeric to your coffee, which gives it a very aromatic note.
China spice is commercially available, a five-spice powder that you can also add to your coffee for a change. It’s also worth trying cardamom, fennel seed, and mint to flavor your coffee without using preservatives or adding calories.
Butter
Butter coffee has been a trend lately. Butter coffee, also known as keto coffee, bulletproof coffee, or bulletproof coffee, is a regular cup of coffee with butter to replace the usual heavy cream.
Because butter is made from milk and has a high fat content, it makes for a perfectly silky cup of coffee.
“Real” butter is best, but spreads based on vegetable oil can also help in an emergency – the thicker, the better.
Coconut oil is also used to add lots of energy-dense medium-chain triglycerides.
Protein powder
Most protein powders taste great, making them excellent substitutes. However, check the nutrition label for added sugar and dairy if you have dietary restrictions.
Cocoa butter
If you don’t like the butter in your coffee, you can add a teaspoon of cocoa butter to your coffee to give it a smooth chocolate flavor.
Cocoa butter also provides the same levels of antioxidants as butter and coconut oil, but without the dairy.
Egg yolk
Whipped egg yolks in coffee originated in Korea in the 1940s, where there was a shortage of milk. People began replacing the milk in coffee with egg yolks, creating a frothy coffee that soon spread around the world.
If eating raw eggs scares you, make sure you buy pasteurized eggs.
Ice cream
Vanilla ice cream probably works best here, but chocolate, pistachio, and buttery rum flavors also work.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar may surprise you, but it’s a great alternative to cream in your coffee. Adding a hot spoonful of apple cider vinegar to your cup will give it a hint of apple pie flavor.
Honey
Honey is also great for coffee. It eliminates the added sugar and bitter taste that black coffee can have.
Coffee with honey tastes sweeter than regular sugar, so you don’t need as much of it as you do with table sugar. This means you can enjoy the extra sweetness in your coffee without experiencing the uncomfortable spike in blood sugar afterwards.
Conclusion
Whether you’re out of cream or just want to try something new to improve your health, there are many ways to substitute cream without sacrificing flavor.
