utlom
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Hi Folks, I'm looking for the holy grail here. I'm looking for a coffee creamer alternative that is a) CREAMY--not watery b) somewhat all natural c) low cholesterol d) relatively low in calories. My bad cholesteral is testing high and I have GERD. I'm ignoring the GERD for the moment because it's really not that bad, I just experience some burping. The issue is that I'm a self-confessed "coffee wimp." I need CREAM (not milk) and sugar to make coffee palatable. Once those requirements are satisfied I LOVE coffee. I should also cut out the sugar but I'm willing to substitute the sugar with stevia. The problem is that I have not been able to find a suitable replacement for the cream. I've tried a few nut creamers--too watery and I don't like the taste. I've used half-half and that's OK but I still worry about the fat content. I actually do like the original Coffeemate (liquid and dry) but it's not exactly low cholesterol and is filled with chemicals that I probably shouldn't be ingesting. The real issue is creaminess. I want the texture and color cream gives my coffee without the cholesterol. Is there such a beast out there?
If that doesn’t cut it, coconut cream (not coconut milk) might work—it’s thick and blends well, but you’d have to see if you like the flavor. Sounds like you’re on a mission, but there’s gotta be a “holy grail” out there for you! 
