I am very much a black coffee person, that said, once in a while I wouldn’t mind flavor of some sort in my coffee, I see these people with there French Vanilla, or cinnamon coffee creamer and I will admit I get a bit jealous.

I am working on getting in shape, other than round, and on a budget, so I have been toying with the idea of trying a protein powder or something similar as creamer.

I was hoping I could get some alternative ideas for coffee creamer here. I am looking for low calorie, and ideally something with protein. Does anyone have an idea?

  • starlainjury@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    8 months ago

    This might be an unpopular opinion but as someone who has tried protein powders, shakes and all kinds of additions, it’s just not worth it. Flavored creamer is 30-35 calories for a tablespoon. Coffee is a joy, don’t take that away from yourself. Cut somewhere else, this ain’t it.

    You can try sugar free syrups or creamers, spice blends like cinnamon and cardamom as others have suggested, or flavored coffee beans. Creamer won’t have much protein to speak of unless you’re using a dense protein shake, at that point it will just taste worse and you’ll rob yourself of that little joy.

    You may have to make the same mistakes I’ve made, hell maybe you’ll enjoy protein shakes in your coffee. But what it came down to for me was, I wasn’t finishing it because it was disgusting. A tbsp of oatmilk creamer “the oatmeal cookie one” with a nice coffee roast is bomb, and brings the delight and the go (and the go!) that I needed to start my day right. I use an Aeropress, it makes for a great and rapid brew, far better than drip for me, and less cleanup.

    Congratulations on your commitment to fitness, it all starts with little thoughtful changes like this one. Best of luck, stranger!

    • AkaBobHoward@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      8 months ago

      Thank you for this, I have always been a person that has learned from other’s mistakes, and the comments here have sufficiently put me off the idea of powders. I have been toying with the Idea of making my own. I like the idea of choosing the ingredients and getting to experiment some. I like some flavors that are not year round so I will be able to mix them when I want them too so big bonus.

      Also thanks for the encouragement, I am well on my way in the last 8 years I have gone from ~480+ to 260 now I need some muscle 💪