Today we are sharing some fun, healthy additions for coffee to try right now! Things to add to your coffee besides creamer 🙂
Fresh coffee brewing in the morning is one of the most comforting smells. Even my husband who hates the taste of coffee, loves it when I pour a fresh cup because the smell is so delicious.
I don’t know about you, but I get SO bored with the same old coffee additions. Creamer is good, but it gets old after awhile! Traditionally, I drink my daily coffee black, but sometimes I need a little kick or boost for something different.
Instead of a coffee recipe today, I thought I would share with you five awesome additions for coffee besides creamer that you can use in a second.
Five Healthy Additions for Coffee to Try Right Now
Coffee has health benefits, but it is the things we add to it that makes it bad for us. Creamers, sugars, and chemicals will turn a simple cup of coffee to something unhealthy, but these things also make your sluggish. The point of caffeine is to give you the perfect pick me up, not make you tired after. Sugar crashes are real! Instead, there are may healthy things to add to coffee you will really enjoy!
By the way, after you brew a cup, save your leftover coffee grounds for one of these awesome projects.
I love the science behind coffee, so I love sharing things for my fellow coffee lovers too.
Be sure to check out our coffee tab for more inspiration.
1. Maple Syrup!
Add a few drops of this to your cup, and it is like fall in a cup! If you want to make your coffee taste good without creamer, try this! I like to use 100% maple syrup from my local store, but try whatever you have on hand.
Whatever type you choose, just remember you only need a drop or two. It adds the best flavor, plus maple syrup is good for you in small amounts. Many of our readers follow special diets, like Paleo, so maple syrup is a common staple. Here is some more information about using maple syrup in a good way, like for a paleo diet!
I also like to use honey! Honey has a different taste than maple syrup, some people prefer it. Since honey also has great anti-inflammatory benefits, it is even better! Remember to use raw honey for the best health benefits.
2. Cinnamon
I put cinnamon on everything! I love it. You can add cinnamon to your coffee grounds before you brew it, or you can add it to your cup of coffee directly.
This has such a great flavor, plus cinnamon is actually a great metabolism booster and can improve blood sugar levels. This source also mention how it can lower cholesterol. If you would like some great information on cinnamon for health and around your home, be sure to check out this post we did a few years ago.
3. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil works as a great energizer with healthy fats, it is perfect to start the day with. It also makes your coffee so creamy! I read about this in a health article last year, but recently tried it.
It works best with a blender to incorporate all the oils. I added some stevia to it as well and it turned out really good! This is a great tutorial about it!
4. Vanilla Extract in Coffee
You know I had to put this one in here! I’m a chemist after all 🙂 I love extracts in everything! I have about 20 different types in my pantry! Vanilla extract is the best, but more of my favorites to add to coffee are pumpkin spice, maple, hazelnut, caramel, and almond.
I recently purchased this Maple Alcohol-Free
You can also make your own extract like vanilla.
5. Steamed Milk
This turns a regular cup of coffee into more of a latte!
I love warming up some vanilla almond milk in the microwave or on the stove until steamy, then add it to my coffee. Really good!
You can try all types of milk for this too!
So, try out something new and different for your coffee because after all, every morning needs coffee, right?! :)These are great for hot and iced coffee recipes, even blended coffee!!
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Do you have any other awesome additions for coffee?
Enjoy!!
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Love your coffee suggestions. I certainly plan to give them a try. Always love to see what you are posting! Have a wonderful week, Lynn
Thanks so much Lynn! I hope you can find a new favorite 🙂 Have a great day!
Love coffee with steamed milk. You just need to make sure the milk is the right temperature!
Me too! I love using almond milk steamed, it is so creamy!
I love coffee!! Yes, sometimes the same creamer flavors get boring and the ingredients sometimes are crazy. I love this list. Maple syrup is my favorite. I haven’t tried the coconut oil but I love it and use it in my smoothies and also my skin 🙂
I think you will enjoy it with coconut oil if you love it in other things! I was surprised how much I liked it!
I love coffee!! Yes, sometimes the same creamer flavors get boring and the ingredients sometimes are crazy. Maple syrup is my favorite. I haven’t tried the coconut oil but I love it and use it in my smoothies and also my skin 🙂
Nice. I love the smell of coffee, but I’ve never liked the taste.
My husband is the same way! It is one of his favorite smells, but he hates the taste!
I am not a fan of coffee just so you know
Steamed milk for sure!!! I love adding extracts as well.
It’s so good!
GREAT ideas! And since I’m getting ready for a cup of coffee….I’m going to try some cinnamon right now! Thanks for sharing with us at #TryaBiteTuesday – pinned & shared. Hope to see you back next week!
Thank you Debra, I hope you enjoy it! Have a great day!
You’ve got to try it with ice cream! Perfection.
Oh that is definitely good! I can’t do much dairy, but I love adding arctic zero to it! I have a recipe for caramel coffee with that, so delicious! 🙂
I didn’t know you could put maple syrup into coffee! I bet it would be even more awesome if you were eating pancakes at the same time!
OH yes! such a good combination 🙂
I love these! Why have I never thought about putting maple syrup in my coffee? Must try! Thanks for sharing with the Wednesday Showcase!
It is definitely a must try!! Thanks Cristina!
I’ve never thought to try coconut oil! I can’t wait to try!
I think you will really like it! It is so unique!
Thanks for linking up at the #WednesdayShowcaseParty this week! I love coffee, and I’m fixing to go pour myself another cup. 🙂 I love your additions outside of the normal cream and sugar.
Thanks Joanna! I love it too…and I totally need multiple cups some mornings, so it is nice to switch it up 🙂
These look wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us at the #HealthyLivingLinkParty
Thanks Elaine!
Oh my goodness I love this! I’m a coffee addict and it’s fun to add something special to it in the morning.
Me too! I love adding something new and fun!
Love your coffee suggestions and have the cinnamon. I’ll be trying the coconut oil tomorrow morning!
I hope you enjoy it! Have a great day!
Love this list – always good to find ways to spruce up my coffee. I quite like adding a touch of coconut oil because it always makes my lips feel so soft
Thanks Sarah! You are right about coconut oil, it has such a great texture!
These are some great additions to coffee however I was surprised to see the coconut oil additions.Sounds so new. I should try that out 😉 Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again next week.
You should definitely give it a try! Thanks Sahana!
Great ideas! TFS!
Thanks Amy!
I love these ideas. I use steamed milk typically but I will have to try these others!
Thanks Nina! You will love them!
Great for the coffee lovers out there – Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board.
Thank you! It is definitely a fun change!
thanks for these ideas. I like a coffee something like a mocha frappacino. I put chocolate and milk in coffee it usually is just what I want. I think I will try your maple flavoring and try something new!!!
Oh yes, chocolate and coffee are amazing! You must check out my hot chocolate hazelnut coffee recipe! It has all those flavors!
Maple adds a great flavor, I think you will enjoy it 🙂
I don’t know what an ebook is but surely would like to get a REAL BOOK so i can read it when i want to, thanks for all your suggestions….
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Hi Sandy! Our eBook is a digital file sent to your email which can be downloaded to a computer, phone, or tablet. I would love to have the opportunity to have a hard copy one day, but for now we just have the digital book 🙂 It is full of our DIY cleaners for around the home