I’m going to be honest: I’m not vegan or, at least, not yet. I’ve, however, been thinking about reducing the amount of animal-derived food I consume. One place I have missed is coffee creamers. My wife and I (and everyone on planet earth) drink coffee constantly. So, I’m looking for some good vegan alternatives that can either be bought at the store or recipes that I can make at home.

  • serendipity@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    12 hours ago

    Some background for the non-USA audience:

    Coffee creamer is a liquid or powdered product that adds flavour and sweetness to coffee, tea, and other drinks. It can replace milk or cream.

    How it’s made

    • Coffee creamer is often made from water, sugar, vegetable oil, and thickeners
    • It can be dairy-free, but some contain casein, a milk-derived protein
    • It’s often high in added sugar

    How it’s used

    • Coffee creamer can be added to coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or other beverages
    • It can also be mixed into hot cereal, drizzled over fresh fruit, or used in pancake recipes

    Varieties

    • Coffee creamer comes in many flavors, including vanilla, hazelnut, Irish cream, and seasonal options
    • It can also be low-calorie, low-fat, or sugar-free

    Storage

    • Dry granular coffee creamer doesn’t need to be refrigerated
    • Liquid coffee creamer should be tightly capped and refrigerated after opening

    Other names

    • Coffee creamer is also known as tea whitener or coffee whitener