non-dairy creamer?

blessedmamaofmany · 09-21-2011, 06:13 AM

K. So I am currently drinking Coffeemate...which is yum, but scary if you look at the ingredients

I find lots of homemade creamer recipes calling for heavy cream and whatnot (YUM)...but I'm dairy free for baby.

Trying to figure a substitute. The heavy cream makes it thick...using just almond/soy milk isn't going to be as thick as a heavy cream would.

Is there a non-dairy version of heavy cream?

musicmama · 09-21-2011, 06:25 AM

I'm not sure about a non-dairy heavy cream sub, but I dislike ALL milk subs. But i LOVE LOVE LOVE the So Delicious coconut milk creamer! They even have a french vanilla option if you're so inclined. It is thick, delicious and not very expensive

HomeWithMyBabies · 09-21-2011, 06:30 AM

I had no idea they made a coconut milk creamer!

This morning I had some horchata in my coffee. Not bad.

TuneMyHeart · 09-21-2011, 06:38 AM

so delicious

backtobasicsmum · 09-21-2011, 06:40 AM

I just use plain ol' coconut milk.

RealLifeMama · 09-21-2011, 06:40 AM

First of all, Coffeemate is not non-dairy. It has casein in it. Is your baby OK with it? If so, you might not have to avoid the heavy cream anyway.
Wouldn't that be nice?

I use Silk creamer, and Coffee Rich, both of which have scary ingredients, but they are truly dairy free. For the little amount I use, I am not worried about the soy and the trans fats.

blessedmamaofmany · 09-21-2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealLifeMama

First of all, Coffeemate is not non-dairy. It has casein in it. Is your baby OK with it? If so, you might not have to avoid the heavy cream anyway.
Wouldn't that be nice?

I use Silk creamer, and Coffee Rich, both of which have scary ingredients, but they are truly dairy free. For the little amount I use, I am not worried about the soy and the trans fats.

Really?? Well crap, that explains why my efforts at dairy free haven't done much yet. LOL. I drink A LOT of coffee.

Hmm. I'm going to have to go shopping around. Walmart doesn't have anything for alternatives.

HomeWithMyBabies · 09-21-2011, 06:46 AM

Just checked my grocery online and they have the so delicious.

rjy9343 · 09-21-2011, 06:50 AM

If you look in the ethnic foods section, you should be able to find canned coconut milk. You'll need to shake it before you open it because it separates. It is really rich and thick so a little will do you and is it good. I like it better than half and half.

09-27-2011, 08:47 AM

I tried the soy creamer from Trader Joe's this am. I like it! It's creamier than just soy milk. It has no dairy at all in it.

09-21-2011, 06:13 AM	#1
blessedmamaofmany Deactivated I love my life. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tater country...mmm...taters... Posts: 3,255	non-dairy creamer? K. So I am currently drinking Coffeemate...which is yum, but scary if you look at the ingredients I find lots of homemade creamer recipes calling for heavy cream and whatnot (YUM)...but I'm dairy free for baby. Trying to figure a substitute. The heavy cream makes it thick...using just almond/soy milk isn't going to be as thick as a heavy cream would. Is there a non-dairy version of heavy cream?

09-21-2011, 06:25 AM	#2
musicmama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10,866	Re: non-dairy creamer? I'm not sure about a non-dairy heavy cream sub, but I dislike ALL milk subs. But i LOVE LOVE LOVE the So Delicious coconut milk creamer! They even have a french vanilla option if you're so inclined. It is thick, delicious and not very expensive __________________ ~ Sara ~ ESFJ married to my sweet, hard workin' hubby since 3/00 mama to my long-awaited miracle Sophia 11/06 and her sweet beanie sister Chelsea 8/10 Creative Genius behind Sophiecat Creations She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25

09-21-2011, 06:30 AM	#3
HomeWithMyBabies Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,062	Re: non-dairy creamer? I had no idea they made a coconut milk creamer! This morning I had some horchata in my coffee. Not bad. __________________ Mom of 3

09-21-2011, 06:38 AM	#4
TuneMyHeart Rose Garden Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal it. Seal it for Thy courts above. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22,331	Re: non-dairy creamer? so delicious

09-21-2011, 06:40 AM	#5
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: non-dairy creamer? I just use plain ol' coconut milk. __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

09-21-2011, 06:40 AM	#6
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: non-dairy creamer? First of all, Coffeemate is not non-dairy. It has casein in it. Is your baby OK with it? If so, you might not have to avoid the heavy cream anyway. Wouldn't that be nice? I use Silk creamer, and Coffee Rich, both of which have scary ingredients, but they are truly dairy free. For the little amount I use, I am not worried about the soy and the trans fats. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

09-21-2011, 06:46 AM	#8
HomeWithMyBabies Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,062	Re: non-dairy creamer? Just checked my grocery online and they have the so delicious. __________________ Mom of 3

09-21-2011, 06:50 AM	#9
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: non-dairy creamer? If you look in the ethnic foods section, you should be able to find canned coconut milk. You'll need to shake it before you open it because it separates. It is really rich and thick so a little will do you and is it good. I like it better than half and half. __________________ Rita s IstJ Wife to my brilliant geek James iNtJ since 4/08 Mom to our angel boy Jay 5/08 our quirky miracle DD Ivy 6/10 mellow miracle DS Jacob 7/15 Often Please forgive my frequent typos Standing firmly on Team Lioness!!! Roar!!! I am ready for people to know I am a GCM find me on Facebook

09-27-2011, 08:47 AM	#10
Strumbelina Guest Posts: n/a	Re: non-dairy creamer? I tried the soy creamer from Trader Joe's this am. I like it! It's creamier than just soy milk. It has no dairy at all in it.

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