An organic coffee creamer is an easy and delicious way to enhance your morning cup, and selecting one depends entirely on your individual nutrition needs. A sugar-free flavored creamer may be more appropriate if you’re trying to manage blood sugar, while plant-based alternatives are often preferred by those concerned about saturated fat. When selecting one for yourself, be sure to prioritize natural ingredients, limit added sugars and avoid processed gums or preservatives that might pose risks.

Thank goodness there are numerous dairy and non-dairy based options available to keep your morning cup of coffee or tea satiating and satisfying without adding unnecessary calories and fat to your daily regimen. A quick look in any supermarket non-dairy aisle or vegan section reveals liquid creamers made of soy, coconut, oat or almond milk; some fortified with vitamins and minerals while others feature added sweeteners, fats or other ingredients to enhance its taste and improve enjoyment.

Most dairy creamers, including whole milk (a Best Bite), contain one gram of saturated fat per tablespoon; even low-fat options like half and half can contain up to 20 grams per tablespoon, quickly increasing your daily calorie count and impacting health goals. Flavored options can add sugars that contribute to weight gain.

Liquid dairy creamers from Coffee Mate, International Delight and Land O Lakes contain numerous additives that may be difficult to digest, including carrageenan (which is used in all of their products) as well as artificial flavors and colors.

On the contrary, the best non-dairy creamers do not contain such unnecessary additions. Examples include those from Califia Farms, Sown and Elmhurst that have all earned Best Bites certification; additionally their unsweetened versions do not contain added sugars, carrageenan emulsifiers or fat-soluble stabilizers such as guar gum.

These plant-based creamers are both shelf stable and portable, making them an excellent addition to camping trips or office drawers. Furthermore, these non-dairy coffee creamers contain safe fats derived from oils like sunflower or canola that don’t put too much strain on our bodies’ fat reserves.

Native Forest’s vanilla-flavored liquid creamer offers no added sugar and only 10 calories per tablespoon, with ingredients including dried coconut milk, tapioca maltodextrin, and acacia gum to provide thickness and sweetness. Plus, the bottle comes with a secure flip top lid to seal tightly after opening to keep its contents fresh!