The 6 Healthiest Coffee Creamers, According to a Nutritionist
Each one is made with real dairy or plant-based milks.
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Modern coffee creamers have come a long way from the oily liquids and clumpy powders of previous years. The best ones feature quality ingredients and are easy to find in grocery stores or online. Here are six of the healthiest coffee creamers, according to a registered dietitian.
What Are Healthy Coffee Creamers?
Healthy coffee creamers contain real dairy or plant-based dairy alternatives. Some are flavored, and others are labeled “sweet cream” and feature a sweetened base.
As odd as it may sound, many traditional coffee creamers do not contain any dairy. They’re made by blending water, sugar, oil and thickeners. As a result, instead of quality fats, they contain sugary calories.
Understanding the Sugar Content in Coffee Creamers
All bottled coffee creamers contain some form of sweetener for flavor and texture. It might be sugar or a sugar alternative such as sucralose, the no-calorie sweetener found in Splenda; monk fruit; stevia or a combination.
Quality coffee creamers — including some of the brands we recommend below — may contain up to 4 to 5 grams of added sugar for every tablespoon of liquid. Every 4 grams of added sugar is equivalent to 1 teaspoon or packet of sugar and contains approximately 15 calories. Check the labels to determine which coffee creamer is best for you.
6 Healthy Coffee Creamers to Try
We reviewed more than 20 brands and an array of flavors to select our top picks. Here are six healthy coffee creamers that deliver rich, creamy goodness to your cup.
This lower-sugar creamer from yogurt brand Too Good & Co. is made with nothing but milk, cream, cane sugar and natural flavors. The lavender notes are delicately floral and won’t overpower your cup. Try it in frosty glasses of iced coffee! Other flavors from the brand include Sweet Cream and Roasted Vanilla.
Nutrition Info (1 tbsp) Calories: 30; Total Fat: 1.5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Protein: 0g; Total Carbohydrates: 3g; Fiber: 0g; Total Sugars: 3g (with 3g added sugars); Sodium: 10mg
Oatmilk is hands down the best plant-based option for creamy consistency. The subtly nutty flavor of oats shines alongside vanilla and coffee in this creamer, and is especially tasty in lattes.
Nutrition Info (1 tbsp) Calories: 30; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Protein: 0g; Total Carbohydrates: 4g; Fiber: 0g; Total Sugars: 4g (with 4g added sugars); Sodium: 5mg
This coffee creamer is made with Stevia. While very sweet, it avoids the unpleasant aftertaste found in some zero-sugar products. In addition to Hazelnut Cookie Crumble, the brand has an impressive lineup of other flavored creamers.
Nutrition Info (1 tbsp) Calories: 20; Total Fat: 1.5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Protein: 0g; Total Carbohydrates: less than 1g; Fiber: 0g; Total Sugars: less than 1g (with )g added sugars); Sodium: 5mg
Creamy and light, this coffee creamer is made with real cream and has a hint of chocolate that cookie dough fans will love. If that’s not quite your speed, there are 9 other flavors to try, including Birthday Cake and White Chocolate Mocha.
Nutrition Info (1 tbsp) Calories: 35; Total Fat: 1.5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Protein: 0g; Total Carbohydrates: 5g; Fiber: 0g; Total Sugars: 6g (with 6g added sugars); Sodium: 10mg
This lactose-free option is made with milk, sugar, cream and natural flavors, plus added lactase enzyme to ease digestibility. It’s also available in Caramel and Sweet Cream flavors.
Nutrition Info (1 tbsp) Calories: 30; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0.5g; Protein: 0g; Total Carbohydrates: 4g; Fiber: 0g; Total Sugars: 4g (with 4g added sugars); Sodium: 5mg
Grass-fed collagen gives this coffee creamer a boost of protein. It contains no added sugars or other additives and comes in three flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate Mocha and Caramel.
Nutrition Info (1 scoop) Calories: 30; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 1g ; Protein: 4.5g; Total Carbohydrates: 0.5g; Fiber: 0g; Total Sugars: 0g (with 0g added sugars); Sodium: 35mg
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. She is the author of four cookbooks First Bites: Superfoods for Babies and Toddlers, The Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook, The Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook and Healthy Quick and Easy Smoothies.
*This article was written and/or reviewed by an independent registered dietitian nutritionist.
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