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Is Nestle Coffee Mate Healthy?
COFFEE-MATE is one of the world’s most beloved nondairy creamers, produced by global grocery conglomerate Nestle and used by millions to enhance the taste of coffee. Its sweet stout covers up any over-brewed or subpar coffee and is also great for those lactose intolerant or who cannot consume dairy products.
COFFEE-MATE does not contain dairy; rather it consists of water, sugar and vegetable oil (usually soybean or canola). Furthermore, its liquid version is shelf stable and does not require refrigeration, making it suitable for office environments where beverages are often kept at room temperature.
An initial glance at its ingredient list reveals it isn’t necessarily the healthiest option, with its multitude of processed ingredients and potential high caloric intake compared to half and half varieties. According to one analysis, powdered varieties contain 30 more calories per tablespoon than their liquid counterparts.
COFFEE-MATE Original is lactose free and cholesterol free; however, the company does offer a lower calorie version called “Lite”, which is less sweet but still requires refrigeration; its primary ingredients include water, sugar and vegetable oil.
Prymal creamer designed specifically with diabetes in mind offers much healthier alternatives. Made with natural sugar substitutes that don’t raise blood sugar levels and no dairy ingredients, Prymal offers an ideal dairy-free solution.
Other non-dairy alternatives to COFFEE-MATE may include stevia, monk fruit and other low-glycemic sweeteners that are keto-friendly and won’t increase blood sugar levels or prevent you from reaching ketosis. Unfortunately these sweeteners are less convenient and tend to have bland tastes when compared with traditional powdered COFFEE-MATE; though Coffee-Mate’s Natural Bliss line does provide more natural options with fewer ingredients, but flavor options are limited and more expensive; however Sam’s Club stocks several brands of non-dairy coffee creamers as well as natural products from almond and oat milk brands as alternatives if desired.
