As part of your morning coffee ritual, flavored creamers often contain artificial sweeteners and ingredients which may be detrimental to your health. Regular consumption can lead to weight gain as well as affect blood sugar levels while contributing empty calories into your diet. In order to make a more healthful choice when selecting creamers for use with coffee beverages, look for those made from whole milk or alternative milk alternatives like coconut, almond or oat milk with less than one teaspoon of added sugars per cup.

Switch to half and half for an added boost of nutrition from CLA and Omega 3 fatty acids found in grass fed cows’ milk. Other high quality options for half and half include:

Homemade coffee creamer can also be a healthier choice. Making your own allows you complete control over what ingredients go into it, avoiding sugars and artificial flavorings altogether. Furthermore, homemade creamers are budget-friendly solutions and last up to one week in your refrigerator before expiration.

Making homemade coffee creamer is easier than you think with this straightforward and tasty almond milk recipe, which produces an unrivaled creamy texture without additional sweeteners or flavors. Sweet date syrup adds subtle sweetness while providing delicious nutty aroma that can be customized according to personal taste preferences.