So you love coffee but do not wish add calories by topping it with milk? Switch to a coffee creamer. Also known as a non-dairy creamer, it is used as a milk or cream alternative for adding flavor to coffee. Flavored coffee creamer is a non-dairy creamer having additional flavors.

Coffee creamers are made using a milk-derivative that is rich in proteins, casein. It appears in creamers in the form of sodium caseinate. Coffee creamers containing casein are not preferred by vegetarians; hence they opt for a soy-based coffee creamer. Creamers also contain cornstarch and vegetable oils.

The oldest non-dairy creamer was introduced by Nestle in 1961 by the name of Coffee-Mate. Nowadays, there are numerous other brands such as Cremora, International Delight, Flavor Charm and Coffee Rich to name a few. Non-dairy coffee creamers are free from lactose that is good news for people who are lactose-intolerant or hate milk and cream. A flavored coffee creamer has the extra edge of adding taste to the coffee while being suitable for calorie-conscious men and women.

These coffee creamers are obtainable in liquid or powder form. The drawback of a refrigerated liquid creamer is that you need to finish it within 14 days of opening the pack. Some people still like it as it lends a rich and creamy taste to the coffee. The powder coffee creamers blend well too and keep your coffee piping hot. Those who need something more than this can go for a flavored coffee creamer. It will add aroma to the coffee.

A flavored coffee creamer is presented in various flavors like French Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, Irish Crème and Macadamia Nut. You can choose anyone that you prefer and make a world class coffee right in your kitchen! If you have a party at home a coffee creamer is a must-have. Since you can serve coffee at almost any time of the day, become a gourmet chef and dish out a rich and lovely tasting coffee with your non-dairy creamer. Your guests are sure to believe that you ordered the coffee from Starbucks!

If you are somebody who likes to experiment, make your own flavored coffee creamer! It is no big deal, really. You will find countless recipes of coffee creamers that are made using corn starch, powdered sugar and a flavoring of your choice. It takes little time and is cost-effective too. So just head to the kitchen right now!