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While I dream of grabbing a flavored latte at my neighborhood coffee shop each morning, it’s just not feasible for several reasons. That’s where coffee creamers come into play. These delightful, flavored, sweetened, and creamy additions turn plain black coffee or espresso into a drink that rivals those made by a barista. However, there’s a catch: many coffee creamers lack actual cream in their ingredients. Some are essentially just artificial substitutes posing as cream, whereas others are healthier, non-dairy alternatives using nut or oat milks. Here’s a list of 7 creamers that surprisingly contain no cream.
Coffee‑Mate Original Powdered Creamer
Coffee-Mate Original Powdered Creamer is a well-loved product, yet it doesn’t contain any real cream. This non-dairy option primarily consists of corn syrup solids and hydrogenated vegetable oils (coconut, palm, and soy), along with a sprinkle of sodium caseinate (a milk derivative) but not a trace of genuine cream.
Essential Everyday Original Non‑Dairy Creamer
Essential Everyday Original Non-Dairy Creamer is another staple in powdered creamer options. Its ingredients include corn syrup solids, hydrogenated coconut and palm kernel oil, sodium caseinate, along with emulsifiers and artificial flavors. Notably, it contains no actual cream.
MALK Organics Vanilla or Caramel Almond Creamer
MALK Organics Vanilla or Caramel Almond Creamer is a smooth and clean non-dairy creamer made without oils, gums, or whiteners—just delicious organic almonds and other ingredients, like Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Soluble Tapioca Fiber, Pure Organic Vanilla Extract made from Vanilla Beans, Baking Soda, and Himalayan Pink Salt.
International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice
International Delight is another popular non-dairy creamer, but be careful. While there is no cream, it is high in sugar and is made with artificial flavors.
Califia Farms Apple Crumble Oat Milk Coffee Creamer
Califia Farms Apple Crumble Oat Milk Coffee Creamer is a unique oat milk creamer that infuses apple pie goodness into your drink. “I bought this and decided to add it to my apple cider since I don’t drink coffee and oh my God it’s so good. It gave me the exact taste of a Starbucks apple crisp oat milk creme frappacino,” writes a Target shopper.
Trader Joe’s Non‑Dairy Oat Creamer, Brown Sugar Flavor
Trader Joe’s Non‑Dairy Oat Creamer, Brown Sugar Flavor, is a beloved oat-based option. The plant-based creamer is allergen-friendly, with a rich brown‑sugar taste that froths well.
Elmhurst Barista Edition
Elmhurst is a great non-dairy line of creamers and milk sourced from nuts. Elmhurst Pistachio Barista Edition is one of the cleanest and creamiest pistachio barista milks, while Elmhurst Walnut Barista Edition is crafted with walnut milk. Shoppers maintain it foams and froths flawlessly. “Pleasantly suprised, it’s good!” one Target shopper says about the Elmhurst Maple Walnut Coffee Creamer. “I was surprised, but I actually love this creamer! It’s not very sweet, but that’s what I’m looking for and it has a nice nutty flavor that doesn’t feel as strong as the pistachio one.” Elmhurst Sweet Cream Cashew Creamer is crafted with buttery cashews, dreamy oats, and notes of vanilla sweet cream.
