How to Sweeten Coffee Without Sugar

Coffee is an amazing picker-upper with an entire culture built around it. However, once you start adding sugary sweeteners to your drink, the calories add up. Here are some alternatives to sweetening your java without sugar.

Things You'll Need

• Honey
• Agave nectar
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Vanilla powder
• Cocoa powder
• Cinnamon
• Sugar free chocolate syrup
• Vanilla/chocolate soy milk
• Chocolate milk

Instructions

1. Add all natural Agave nectar instead of sugary, flavored syrups. If you can't find Agave nectar, you can also add honey for a sweetened flavor. If you have a very sweet tooth, add a little sugar free chocolate syrup for a diet mocha.

2. Mix a light dusting of flavored powders on top for a sweet treat. The traditional cinnamon and cocoa powder are always a hit, but also try powdered vanilla or even that pumpkin pie spice you've had lying around since Thanksgiving. Pumpkin pie spice comes in a small jar and is a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and more. It will really add a distinctive flavor to your coffee.

3. Try flavored milk instead of adding sweeteners to your coffee. Soy milk comes in vanilla and chocolate which will make for a delicious sweet coffee treat. Of course there is always good old chocolate milk. While it does contain sugar, if you use it sparingly, it shouldn't be too fattening and will certainly be delicious.

4. Be sure to use only one of these options when sweetening your coffee, otherwise you will over-sweeten it. Coffee has a wonderful flavor that should not be masked too much by sweeteners.