Simple Swap: Homemade Coffee Creamer

I've always thought of myself as a healthy eater, but recently am finding that many of the products I was using that I thought were healthy were not in fact as healthy as I had once believed. I realized I was buying them out of convenience and "because it's what I've always gotten" or "it's what my mom bought growing up". I started making some simple swaps with 1 convenience item at a time and am finding that these homemade and healthier options are not only easy but they also taste better! Simple swaps is a way to show you how you can easily swap out some of the highly processed and inflammatory products in your home for a homemade or cleaner version. The first simple swap I made in my home recently was coffee creamer. I personally love to add in some collagen peptides for a little protein boost for connective tissue health including ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and of course my hair, skin, and nails. It's great in both hot and cold beverages. Here is the recipe, I hope you give it a try and enjoy!! Tag me on instagram @megannelson.dpt if you give it a shot!

Homemade Coffee Creamer Swap

Looking for a simple swap? Here's a homemade coffee creamer recipe you can try:

1 cup milk of choice (organic is ideal)

1 cup half and half (organic is ideal)

1 /3-1/4 cup maple syrup to taste

1-2 tsp vanilla

*optional add in collagen peptides for increased protein!!