Adding a Little Green to My Morning Coffee
September 24, 2008 by girlgreen · Leave a Comment
One of the hardest things to give up during the transition to an organic diet was soda. I’m a total caffeine addict, so I’ve replaced soda with organic coffee and drink a ton of it. The only problem is the creamer…those non-dairy alternatives sound great, but what are they?
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is - when you take the fat and sugar out of something, you have to replace it with something else, and that’s usually a chemical. Basically they’re some sort of oil, corn syrup, and a long list of chemicals. I decided I was better off drinking heavy cream, but after gaining a few pounds in one week, I realized I needed a better plan. Here are some custom creamer mixes that are lower in fat, but still don’t contain chemicals:
50% Organic 1/2 and 1/2 (the real stuff, not the “fat free”) and 50% Organic Whole Milk
This is by far my favorite mix. I add a small spoonful of organic sugar, and it has just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess, but adding whole milk reduces the fat and calories vs. using only 1/2 and 1/2. I call it 75/25. If you’re watching your cholesterol, this probably isn’t a good mix for you.
50% Organic 1/2 and 1/2 and 50% Organic Soy Milk
This mix isn’t as creamy as the full-dairy version, but I like using vanilla soy milk since it adds a little sweetness and flavor without adding any extra sugar. Soy milk is cholesterol-free.
50% Organic 1/2 and 1/2 and 50% Organic Almond Milk
If you like nutty flavor creamers, you’ll probably enjoy this mix. Almond milk is also cholesterol-free and adds a little protein too. If you want a sweeter version, try vanilla almond milk.