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So what is a bariatric plan friendly way to drink decaff coffee? So before getting myself weaned off caffeine I enjoyed cold brew coffee with vanilla Creamer. My surgeon does not allow caffeine after surgery (or at least for awhile). So I have already got myself drinking Decaf cold brew with a splash of sugar free creamer. What does everyone drink in their coffee that is bariatric plan friendly? Also yes I know everyones plan is different but Id like to hear ideas.

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I use half and half and some sugar free Syrup (Jordan's, Torani, etc.). I get the syrups at TJMaxx, Home Goods, or Ross. The selection is limited, but they are cheaper than buying online.

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1 hour ago, kla7403 said:

So what is a bariatric plan friendly way to drink decaff coffee? So before getting myself weaned off caffeine I enjoyed cold brew coffee with vanilla Creamer. My surgeon does not allow caffeine after surgery (or at least for awhile). So I have already got myself drinking Decaf cold brew with a splash of sugar free Creamer. What does everyone drink in their coffee that is bariatric plan friendly? Also yes I know everyones plan is different but Id like to hear ideas.

where are you finding Decaf cold brew????

But, most people mix cold brew with a protien shake.

I do hot decaf coffee with a collegen creamer. but dont mix collagen in cold it doesnt blend well

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I don't personally do this because I don't like sweet coffee, but I know a lot of people put Protein Powder in their coffee as a creamer. That way they get a good shot of Protein, too!

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33 minutes ago, heatherdbby said:

where are you finding Decaf cold brew????

But, most people mix cold brew with a protien shake.

I do hot Decaf coffee with a collegen creamer. but dont mix collagen in cold it doesnt blend well

So I have a cold brew maker from Amazon. Basically a large mason jar with a wire filter in it. I fill it with cold Water and put in the filter and add 1 cup of decaf coffee grounds. It goes in the fridge overnight and I pull out the filter and its ready to go

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I use my Protein Shake mix or sugar free creamer. And I went back to regular coffee right away... no issue

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I am not a huge coffee drinker and only like it cold. I am more of a "coffee drink" type of person.

Yanno, those super sweet decadent high calorie, tons of sugary coffee FLAVORED drinks (basically desserts)?

So now after surgery, I just add coffee to caramel shakes to get that "coffee drink" fix.

Tons of people use sugar free Creamers, and sugar free flavors though. I haven't found a flavor Syrup that doesn't taste like pure chemicals so I stopped wasting my money and just do the shakes.

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Half and half and a scoop of Vital Proteins vanilla collagen (and before anyone jumps all over me for even uttering the word "collagen" I AM NOT COUNTING IT TOWARD MY Protein GOALS, it just makes my skin look nicer), and a couple splendas.

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I have been using Jordan's Skinny syrups to add a splash of flavor (found on amazon), splenda, and a sugar free liquid creamer. I like blended coffees, so I add everything in a blender cup with some ice, and let it go to town.

I really like the vanilla caramel, and the vanilla pecan Syrup flavors. I found these back in my Optavia days and actually kept using them even when I wasn't actively trying to lose weight or eat healthier. Topped with some sugar free whipped cream, and it's actually better than a frappe from that place that's lovin' it.

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If I am lacking Protein, I will make a strong expresso and add skimmed milk like a latte I suppose. Thankfully coffee has never been vetoed for me

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Jordan's Skinny syrups are really good and have a wide variety of flavors for coffee and other drinks as well. In my opinion, they are much better than all the others I have tried. Zero cal, zero sugar, zero Protein for 2 tablespoons. I bought mine at TJ Maxx. You can get them on Amazon but are considerable higher in price than TJ Maxx. I have tried about 8 flavors, my favorite is Vanilla Caramel Creme. Actually tastes like it has creamer in your coffee. Word of caution: Jordan's Skinny Syrups are quite strong with flavor and sweetener. Start with a small amount, a teaspoon at a time, until you determine how much you want. A little goes a long way.

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I put 1/2 c of silk cashew milk, 2 tsp of Besha Verisol collagen supplement, 1 tsp of Miralax, and a tablespoon of chobani creamer. Depending upon the type of coffee, I will add a serving of Cocoavia cardio health cocoa powder (unsweetened dark chocolate).

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i drank Premier Protein café flavor for the first couple months. After that I started drinking regular coffee. I use sugar free creamer and Stevia sugar sweetener. I have a couple cups a day.

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I use premade Protein Shakes as creamer in hot coffee. In cold brew I use sugar free syrups and almond milk. Really the only change from pre surgery is the shakes vs creamer in hot coffee. I need the extra Protein most days, so it works for me.

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