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You Need These Delicious Vegan Coffee Creamers In Your Life! (VZ 383)

05.02.2021 - By Vickie Velasquez and Larissa GalenesPlay

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Vegan coffee lovers, rejoice! With the rise in popularity of vegan plant-based milk over the past several years, there are PLENTY of vegan coffee creamers to choose from to take your morning cuppa Joe from drab to fab. Even if you aren’t vegan but are simply looking to reduce dairy, these non-dairy options won’t disappoint.

In this episode of the podcast we break down the most popular vegan coffee creamers and tell you a little about each so that you can decide for yourself if they’re right for you.

No time to listen? No problem! Read on for a summary of what we discuss.

Not All Non-Dairy Creamers Are Vegan

Before we get started with our list, it’s important to remember that not all non-dairy creamers are necessarily “vegan.” Unless the product specifically states that it’s vegan you still need to check the ingredients list to ensure there aren’t animal products such as whey, casein, or lactose. If you are a vegan (or are just trying to reduce animal products in your diet) you should steer clear of these ingredients.

We’ve made it easy for you by curating this list of vegan creamers. Some of these creamers we’ve tried ourselves while others come highly recommended by members of our trusted closed Facebook group, The Peas and Carrots Society — our #1 trusted resource for recommendations. Let’s get started!

 

Our List of Top Vegan Coffee Creamers

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Trader Joe’s Coconut Creamer

I’ve used this one in the past and absolutely love it. Larissa isn’t a coconut lover so this isn’t one of her favorites. From my perspective, the coconut is not overpowering but it does give the creamer it a great flavor. You can find Trader Joe’s Original Coconut Creamer as well as their soy creamer at your local TJ’s.

 

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Nut Pods

Made from almonds and coconuts, one of the first things I noticed with Nut Pods coffee creamers was their fun flavor options. Their current vegan creamer offerings are:

* Original

* French Vanilla

* Caramel

* Cinnamon Swirl

* Toasted Marshmallow

* Cotton Candy

* Confections Collection

* Coconut Macaroon

You can also pick up a variety pack to try out a few different flavors.

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Starbucks

In 2020, Starbucks made vegan options more accessible by launching a line of non-dairy creamers nationwide. The new flavors are inspired by customers’ favorite in-store beverages, including the Hazelnut Latte and Caramel Macchiato. They’re crafted with sweet, buttery caramel and hints of vanilla flavor.

Starbucks creamers are made with a blend of almond and oat milks.

 

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Califia Farms

This is another creamer that I have tried and really like. One sad piece of news is that the founder of Califia, Greg Steltenpohl, passed away in 2021. You can read more about the mission of Califia Farms on their About Us page.

Califia has a wide array of flavors that will suit anyone’s ta...

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