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Creamers For The Pumpkin Coffee Win

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Rutgers chapter.

Craving pumpkin coffee but low on time and money? Then, head to the grocery store and snag some pumpkin coffee creamer to satisfy those cravings.

Creamer is the perfect way to spruce up your coffee while making the flavor either extremely sweet or more on the bitter side. After all, it’ll be you who is pouring the flavor into your cup of coffee, and you can stop at any time or keep it going until that coffee looks like it’s a cup full of creamer.

Yes, there is flavored coffee in the form of K-Cups, ground coffee, or coffee beans, but you can’t truly taste that desired flavor without creamer that is designed to enhance any coffee to the specific flavor of your choosing.

What makes a bottle of creamer so special is that the entire bottle is basically priced at the same amount as a single cup of coffee from a coffee shop. A bottle can also be used for up to approximately 50 cups of coffee. But that’s only if you use one tablespoon of it, and let us be real — no one is only using one tablespoon. I alone use at least five tablespoons, if not 10.

But even if you use 10 times the serving size, a bottle of creamer will still save your wallet from crying, and it takes less than a minute to pour into your morning cup.

And if you can’t have dairy, then let’s fill you in on a secret — almost every company out there makes non-dairy pumpkin creamers that taste better than the dairy version. Every company on this list has a non-dairy version of their original pumpkin creamer.

Starbucks

The first one up is Starbucks because, yes, everyone needs to fulfill that Starbucks addiction somehow. So imagine having your own personal Starbucks in your house — yeah, that’s awesome. And these creamers really do trick your tastebuds into thinking you left the house, went to Starbucks, and bought a latte instead of making your own coffee.

Chobani

This second one is one I’m personally obsessed with: Chobani’s version of pumpkin, more specifically, the Chobani Oat version. This pumpkin spice will elevate your fall season vibes to make your cup of coffee better for your gut health and make you satisfied with the season. The regular version might be sweeter, but the oat version adds that needed spice.

Silk

Silk’s almond creamer version of pumpkin is one that actually pairs beautifully with your coffee, hot or iced. For those new to the almond substitution, the pumpkin creamer is the best way to start, as it has the familiar flavor to make you feel cozy at home. This pumpkin creamer will make you crave more pumpkin, possibly in pie form.

Natural Bliss

Natural Bliss’ version is another one to make your taste buds sing from happiness. It brings you every hint of pumpkin, from the smell to the taste, as it’s one that you’ll be going back to for seconds since pumpkin season lasts quite a while.

Califia Farms

Lastly, the pumpkin creamer from Califia Farms is perfect for anyone as it instantly hits your morning taste needs. The lightweight creamer creates this beautifully looking coffee and as you drink it, there will always be a smile on your face.

So put that coffee K-Cup in your machine tomorrow morning, hit start, do your skincare while waiting for the coffee to pour into a mug, and add the pumpkin creamer of your choice. This will become an everyday routine even as the season changes because the creamer flavor bought can change as well. 

Amanda Clark

Rutgers '24

I am a junior attending Rutgers University-New Brunswick, majoring in journalism and media studies with a minor in creative writing. I am passionate about feminism and expanding my interests while getting more involved on campus. I am a huge foodie, and I love going to new restaurants to expand my taste pallet.