Raw Egg Creamer

This is a wildly simple recipe that will forever change your coffee!

I’m not big on sweet coffee on a regular basis. My morning coffee is a plain as can be…just black. But some afternoons I find myself craving a treat. This is where I lean toward the cappucino or sweet and creamy iced coffee of some kind, but it never comes from my kitchen. It would be better for my body and bank account to settle for a chocolate bar (although, not a great option either) when these craving arise…or I could make it myself!

These ‘specialty’ coffees you grab from a drive-thru window often contain a number of highly processed sweeteners, flavorings, powdered milk products, concentrates, colorings, seed oils and other additives. When you see something like ‘creamy dairy base’ listed as an ingredient you may think it is milk or cream or some combination of the two. Those may be included, but so are things like these; natural flavor, dipotassium phosphate, mono- and diglycerides, guar gum, tripotassium citrate, disodium phosphate, carrageenan, locust bean gum, and more. Some of these ingredients are included to create the creamy texture, some prevent separation that would naturally occur, and some are meant to ensure .it tastes perfect every time.

While the ‘creamy dairy base’ may contain a bit of milk or cream, or maybe only ‘modified milk products’, it also contains lab-made salts or chemical compounds that are classified as preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, pH controllers, and nutrient supplements. In addition to the base, sweeteners are added in shocking amounts. On average, a medium sized sweet and creamy coffee drink has about 1/4 cup of ultra-processed sugar! If you are choosing to add flavor shots or toppings you are increasing the amount of sugar as well as chemical compounds.

Instead of bombarding your system with chemicals, additives, and ultra-processed ingredients you could be providing a boost of protein, fat, and essential nutrients with your coffee. Egg yolks contain vitamin A, some B vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc! In addition to these nutrients you can find lecithin which is vital to the body’s membranes and can play an important role in brain, memory, and other cognitive processes.

Why do I love this recipe?

First of all, it is 100% adjustable for nearly any dietary preferences or restrictions. The milk or cream can be substituted for any milk or cream alternative. I have used nut milk, raw milk and cream, and even homemade oat milk.

When it comes to sweetener, use your favorite. I love the flavor that maple syrup adds, but demerara sugar is also delicious. Anything from plain white sugar (although I don’t recommend it) to agave nectar, to honey, to sugar alternatives can be used. The amount can also be adjusted to your taste.

If you are looking for more flavor, a splash of extract (vanilla and almond are my favorites) or a sprinkle of cinnamon can really spice things up.

Not a coffee person? This is a delightful addition to a strong cup of chai or black tea and even goes wonderfully in roasted dandelion root ‘coffee’.