Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon serving): 25 calories, 1g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 4g added sugars), 0g protein.* Pumpkin Spice (seasonal) Produced in a facility that also processes other tree nuts and soy.* Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cane sugar, high oleic sunflower oil, pea protein, potassium citrate, baking soda, sunflower lecithin, salt, natural flavor, gellan gum. Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon serving): 25 calories, 1g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 4g added sugars), 0g protein.* Crème Brûlée Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cane sugar, high oleic sunflower oil, pea protein, potassium citrate, salt, baking soda, sunflower lecithin, natural flavor, gellan gum. Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon serving): 25 calories, 1g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 4g added sugars), 0g protein.* Sweet & Creamy Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cane sugar, high oleic sunflower oil, pea protein, potassium citrate, baking soda, natural flavor, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, gellan gum. Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon serving): 25 calories, 1g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 4g added sugars), 0g protein.* Caramel Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cane sugar, sunflower oil, pea protein, potassium citrate, baking soda, sunflower lecithin, sea salt, natural flavor, gellan gum. Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon serving): 25 calories, 1g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 4g added sugars), 0g protein.* Toasted Hazelnut Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cane sugar, high oleic sunflower oil, pea protein, potassium citrate, baking soda, sunflower lecithin, natural flavor, sea salt, gellan gum. Nutrition (per 1 tablespoon serving): 30 calories, 1g fat, 4g carbs, 0g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 4g added sugars), 0g protein.* Vanilla Ingredients: almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), cane sugar, sunflower oil, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), pea protein, natural flavors, potassium citrate, baking soda, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum. If you’ve tried any of the flavors, in coffee, tea, or recipes, leave your own rating and review below. It helps others make an informed purchasing decision. I’ve included the pertinent details about Silk Almond Creamer in the information that follows. I used the Caramel to make this Bananas Foster Breakfast Bread Recipe, and the Vanilla to make a quick Vanilla Cream Spread to go with the bread. And they performed quite well in place of milk beverage or half and half in recipes. Both are quite sweet and flavorful, with a creamier-than-almond milk finish. I’m not a coffee drinker myself, but have taste-tested the Vanilla and Caramel straight up, and in recipes. Silk Almond Creamer is Rich with Dairy-Free Flavors Creme Brulee and Toasted Hazelnut joined their indulgent flavors last year, the seasonal selection returned, and this year, Mocha joins the mix. In fact, I’ve noticed that stores sometimes have trouble keeping it in stock! But despite these challenges, they keep moving forward, and have even added several new flavors. “They don't get an automatic health halo when laden with so many added ingredients to mimic the real thing.In recent years, several dairy-free creamers have faded away, but Silk Almond Creamer seems to have a loyal following. “Many of those products are ultra-processed,” says Stoler. And don’t assume that non-dairy creamers are healthy by default. Just be sure to read the label carefully before buying. It all comes down to your needs and lifestyle: If drinks are the last place you want to rack up calories, it may be worth it to you to sip artificial sweeteners over sugar. (She also suggests powdered milk as a shelf-stable creamer.) Sugar-free or low-sugar creamers are also often made with artificial sweeteners, which Stoler can’t really get behind either: “They don’t contribute in a favorable manner towards helping people reduce their sugar or sweet cravings, and instead only continue to satisfy that urge.” That’s why Stoler is partial to using regular milk (whether it be skim or whole) or cream to lighten her coffee. “Even the non-dairy options have so many added chemicals to give products the mouthfeel or texture of regular cream or half-and-half.” Felicia Stoler, DCN, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and exercise physiologist. “So often, the products on the market have way too many ingredients that just don't belong in a healthy beverage,” says Dr. It all comes down to the ingredients used.
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