For The Best Banana Bread Coffee At Home, Reach For This Creamer

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With so many creative and delicious coffee drinks on the menu, it's tempting to swing by your local coffee shop every morning. But you can make your own just like the baristas do; all you need is the right syrups and creamers. For instance, the latest coffee craze is banana bread iced lattes — and all you need is the Califia Farms Organic Banana Creme Creamer to make it at home.

Tasting Table's taste tester ranked five banana-flavored coffee creamers, and Califia Farms' was the winner. This almond milk-based creamer includes real banana puree, notes of vanilla and marshmallow, and is gum- and oil-free. It's creamy, perfectly sweet, and the banana flavor isn't artificial-tasting or overbearing. Our taster said it was reminiscent of banana pudding or a banana moon pie. Plus, it doesn't take much to enhance your coffee — a splash will do.

This creamer works well in both iced and hot coffee. Unlike the other creamers, it tastes like real banana and pairs well with many different syrup flavors — from caramel to hazelnut, toffee nut, and white mocha. It's also gluten-free and vegan. You can find Califia Farms Organic Banana Creme Creamer at most grocery stores, or online from Walmart and Amazon.

Coffee drinkers who prefer just a hint of flavoring have especially enjoyed the Califia Farms Organic Banana Creme Creamer. "Very delicious banana flavor but not overwhelming. Its creamy texture is perfect for lattes and for frothing," one Amazon reviewer said. Another loved it for matcha, coffee, and tea. "It doesn't taste like artificial banana and it's perfectly sweet with a little touch of cinnamon!! It's giving banana bread and not Laffy Taffy and I love it!! Super creamy and smooth with simple ingredients!! 10/10!!" they wrote.

On the other hand, customers who prefer sweeter or more flavorful coffees have found the California Farms creamer to be underwhelming. "It tastes more like cinnamon than banana lol. You need a lot to taste the banana and at that point, it's overly sweet," one Amazon reviewer said. Others have also said the creamer separates in their coffee, even after stirring it. So make sure you thoroughly shake the bottle before pouring. Also, let your mug cool slightly — it's an easy way to prevent nut milk from curdling in your cup.