10 Things You Can Add To Your Coffee That Won’t Break Your Fast! [Intermittent Fasting Coffee]

[@debbyc.3954]

I had wanted to try intermittent fasting for a long time but didn't because I heard I'd have to drink my coffee black. But 6 weeks ago I started, and have been allowing myself 1 Tablespoon of half and half. I'm happy to say that I've lost 20 pounds in just 6 weeks and feel great! For me, the half and half in my coffee did not cause me to not lose weight.

[@Qandoluk]

Oh wow that's awesome weight loss how often are you IF? And how long?

[@debbyc.3954]

@@QandolukI drink 2 cups of coffee in the morning, lunch at noon (salad with tuna and cheese) nice sized dinner at 5:00, ending with some cheese to hold my appetite, and in the evening, just decaf coffee and some decaf tea with lemon. Works for me!

[@suzannecarrier287]

Congratulations.....and may i ask if you counted calories?

[@debbyc.3954]

@@suzannecarrier287 No I do NOT count calories, but I am naturally eating less because of the appetite control that intermittent fasting provides. I am now down 28 pounds in less than 3 months and feel great! I found Dr. Eric Berg's KZbin videos to be VERY helpful, especially his intermittent fasting videos for beginners!

[@drdawnshoptalk]

1 1/2 tablespoons of real cream (not half/half since that has carbs AND sugar) is exactly what I do and it’s awesome! Way to go! 🙌🏻I’ve lost 10.7 pounds in 8 1/2 weeks and have 18.6 more pounds to go! 👍🏻

[@rebeccabowen101]

I like to add a cinnamon stick to my coffee and let it sit for a few minutes. No powdery residue, but lots of flavor. Then, I rinse it off and use it over again.

[@MelissaCapriotti]

I like to put the cinnamon right in with the coffee grinds so it brews with it. It makes the house smells so good too!

[@colin1818]

Solid idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@AutumnBates]

oh the cinnamon stick idea is great! I'll have to test that out.

[@markbubb9902]

I do this with the cinnamon stick as well but I stir it into my green tea. What a a great splash of flavor

[@kendrahamlin2846]

Ah this is awesome, thank you!! The cinnamon powder isn't my favorite but I love the flavor 😋

[@donkorte80]

Try adding black pepper esp if you already adding cinnamon. Gives it a little more umph and has a number of health benefits.

[@darthcuny]

The explanation I heard for the whole salt making coffee taste sweeter is that your tongue picks up on saltiness more strongly than bitterness. The big reason for adding sugar to coffee is to make it less bitter as opposed to more sweet.

[@JennyLory]

Yeah, and for those of us that love the bitter taste of coffee, sugar RUINS coffee, 😂

[@terrificteri]

Exactly. When I make a pot of coffee I sprinkle salt on the grounds. . . . takes away the bitterness. Sometimes I add the cinnamon for flavor.

[@laurac86]

I’m definitely gonna try some salt in my coffee!!

[@mihaelap9281]

I always add in my coffee cup cinnamon, couple drops of vanilla and unsweetwned almond milk. You might be careful with any artificial sweetners, no matter how safe or natural, they can still spike insulin

[@Kas873]

Matcha Green Tea is also another natural source of L-theanine(& other great antioxidants)! I drink it instead of coffee bc anxiety. With nutpods and a couple drops of stevia! Yum!💚

[@12hunter100]

Same here, I haven't drank coffee for 2 weeks now because of anxiety. I ordered matcha with almond milk but it did have a little guava juice to sweetened it. I also been drinking a coffee alternative called Roma plain black.

[@lissetsanchez5316]

Wow! Thank you for commenting. Never thought to try Matcha green instead of coffee.

[@twinsweare2]

I have dark brewed coffee during my fast but I tend to add about 4 to 5 tsp of heavy whipping cream.

[@judierose7]

I use baking soda. It surprisingly sweetens the coffee if I don't use too much like 1/8th tsp.

[@OutToTheWoods]

Going to try this

[@breathewellcoaching]

Thank you for these Tips Autumn! You have saved my morning coffee situation. I was not getting very much pleasure from black coffee now I sprinkle a bit of salt, cinnamon, and heavy whipping cream. It’s delightful. Also, I have been using your vanilla and chocolate protein powder. I love it I really like how easy it is to blend into things like Greek yogurt. The vanilla is probably my favorite. Thank you if anyone’s reading this and uses protein powder, I would highly recommend Autumns. I’ve been using protein powder for 20 years, so I have tried a lot of different types and I would put hers at the top of my list.

[@BougieBiz]

I hired a nutritionist a year ago after trying EVERYTHING to lose diet-resistant fat. She cost me a fortune but I never lost any weight. Told me I need to eat every two hours to lose but..duh, I gained. Fired her after I found this channel. SO MUCH INFO! I can't believe you give it away for free, but thank you!!!

[@briarrose7016]

Actually she wasn't wrong. I've been eating every 2 hours (after intermittent fasting until noon) to increase my metabolism and not only lost 30lbs but kept it off over ten years. It's more about what you're eating and how much exercise you're getting. Lifting weights or aerobics are better than just cardio.

[@davidperfette1425]

Thank you for that point on autophagy regarding coffee with cream. That was a very helpful detail and exactly what I was looking for!

[@AutumnBates]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EliWeeks]

I have wanted this info for YEARS, thank you!

[@terwya]

Cream or 1/2 & 1/2 that's what I needed to hear. Thanks

[@venom23mx]

I was needing this video , I was afraid to put something on my black coffee that break my fast now I can make it more tasty , I’m gonna add song Monk fruit sugar and 2 teaspoons of half-and-half, thank you for the amazing tips

[@shivangibhola318]

I am from India and I cannot go without having my tea with milk (no sugar) in the morning. I have 1 cup in the morning, and I go without eating anything till my feasting time. It doesnt give me a morning headache, eases my day too. I am doing OMAD… been 4 days and already 2 kgs down. So excited to lose another 10-15kgs… 🤗

[@johnnafarrell3336]

Bad idea. There’s sugar in milk.

[@samikruse01]

I add powdered clove to my ground coffee that I brew in a french press. In my cup of morning coffee I add a dash of sea salt, ceylon cinnamon, a slight sprinkle of cayenne pepper and MCT oil.

[@karynmorrison2436]

I have made your keto coffee with a tsp of coconut oil and grass fed butter, so now you're telling me I can add a tbs of cream to that as well

[@drdawnshoptalk]

Just subscribed girlfriend! I finally found someone Who believes in intermittent fasting AND who agrees that you can have a little bit of cream in your coffee without breaking your fast! Yes girl!

[@cyndipetray6420]

Totally agree!

[@bageltv3489]

The last person we can bullshit is ourselves

[@AutumnBates]

yayay! Welcome to my channel!

[@kawaiikaikee]

I've been swapping sugar with stevia for a lot of things. I recommend the SweetLeaf Vanilla Stevia liquid. It still has some after taste but honestly, after using it for the past 5 months I've gotten used to it and I don't notice it much anymore. I have a huge sweet tooth and the sweet taste even after using the stevia helps trick my brain into thinking I've had something sugary. I recommend it for people trying to swap sugar cravings.

[@YouButter]

Hi I saw where a lady suggested to put butter and heavy cream in her coffee and I finally added after learning the nutrition we get from butter and I’m now addicted. Wish I would’ve tasted this years ago. Check out the nutrition butter has. I’m lookin for a local cow farmer to get some real milk and make my butter to get more nutrition

[@samplans]

I’ve been low carb almost six months and fasting for two. Lost 45 pounds so far. I’m a little confused about the nutpods though. Here you don’t mention a limit, but I read an article where you mentioned to stick to 1 TBS. I would want a little more than that, so I’ve abstained from it while fasting. If you could clarify, I’d appreciate it!

[@ubon11]

I don’t understand when people say artificial sweeteners cause sugar cravings. That is not the case with me at all. I’ll usually have 2 or 3 cups of tea and I always put a pack of stevia or Monk Fruit in it, depending on what I have. Also, I make my own dessert with plain yogurt, chia seeds, and a pack of stevia or monk fruit. Anyway, I have zero cravings for real sugar or sweet foods, even though I use a few packs a day.

[@tomnene]

So which would be preferred to losing weight; half and half with 40 calories, 1g carb,1g protein, 1g sugar or heavy cream with 50 calories 0g carbs, 0g protein and 0g or sugar?

[@HalfLatinaJoy86]

Thanks! I'm excited because I just got heavy whipping cream Friday and since then its really kickstarted my Ketosis into high gear and my weight is no longer stagnant, even with the IF 16:8 I'd been doing for a few days in a row (I am charting it with an app I used to use a few years ago when I did Keto and IF in 2020 with success). I think I wasn't getting enough of the fats even though I was trying. Glad to know I can have coffee with heavy cream for my fast because that means I can have a cup now and not worry about it and still burn fat! I fixed a cup now with heavy whipping cream, vanilla, a dash of cinnamon, and a stevia erythritol packet. Thanks so much!

[@haldalorian]

What about: butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, MCT oil? That's how I make my bulletproofs. The cocoa has around 1g net carb.

[@Estorium]

On L-Theanine, Caffeine and L-Theanine is considered the most basic yet one of the best nootropic stacks. Highly recommend it as it definitely helps with focus and alertness without the negative caffeine effects.

[@chart2]

I use cinnamon and/or chipotle powder sprinkled along with a bit of cocoa powder.

[@deannavassallo9399]

I’m new to fasting and just came across your channel when searching for what I can put in my coffee. I’m not only addicted to caffeine, I’m addicted to creamer. 🤪. Nut pods are great. Thank you!

[@geno5169]

I tried black coffee while I was fasting. I couldn’t do it, I used unsweetened almond milk. For a long time even at Walmart at Starbucks.

[@Gupta4298]

I was almost NOT doing this fasting bcs of the love for my coffee. Thanks for all the detailed explanations. Happy fasting ✌️

[@ArtemisDeer444]

Will plant milk or coconut cream in coffee break a fast? and how about lemon juice, how much in water is acceptable before it breaks a fast?

[@jessicamcaleer9093]

I've been putting ghee, coconut oil and unsweetened nutpods and sometimes cinnamon too. Is that combination ok to not break my fast??

[@johnnyfoo8737]

OMG Im in love with you a nutritionists that gets it about fasting

[@myrandaclark1395]

Yay! Thank you! 😊 that bit of whole cream gets me to that 18-20th hour of intermittent fasting 😅😅😅

[@laurac86]

This information is a GAME CHANGER for me! I start my fast earlier in the morning because I can’t go without a little bit of cream and sugar in my coffee but now knowing that I can use Stevia or Monk fruit plus a tiny bit of half-and-half, I just might start my fast later! I work nights at a restaurant so fasting from 6 PM on is very difficult for me with all the food I’m surrounded by. Thank you SO MUCH Autumn, you’ve gained a new sub!

[@DansVlog]

I apologize in advance for my grammar, I talk text and Siri does what she wants to do. Lol You cannot use heavy, whipping cream, and especially half-and-half, and think that your body is in a fast. To be in a fasted state, your body cannot have any calories of any kind if you consume dietary fats like those found in heavy, whipping cream and half-and-half, the body is going to use those dietary fats before the body uses your stored fat for energy. Now I don’t know about you, but I fast in order to burn stored fat for energy if I was not intending to burn stored fat for energy then I would just greatly reduce my calorie intake and drop the pounds national which is what everybody is doing when they add half and half And or heavy, whipping cream to their coffee. They are simply consuming less calories than what they used to with all the sweet, sugary fattening, flavored coffee, creamers if you want to know if you can consume anything with your coffee during a fasting state, I suggest you get yourself a blood glucose monitor and test your blood prior to consuming coffee with additives in it and then again 30 minutes 60 minutes and 120 minutes after you drink the coffee. You will find a rise in your blood glucose levels, I guarantee it therefore, you’re fast, ended

[@johnnafarrell3336]

2 hrs later

[@Person-jn8pf]

This makes me so happy because it’s usually my coffee that is “breaking my fast” I switched to half and half and cut out real sugar 🙏🏼 Also I’ve never thought of adding ltheanine to my coffee! I take Gaba also I’m going to try this

[@apwhoa7767]

Half and Half has sugar, heavy whip does not. Are you stating they are equal?

[@juliannadickinson1853]

I Use the Chai tea Option with Butter and coconut oil

[@AutumnBates]

Yes! Chai tea is a great option as well! I love having this during the fall months.

[@rebekah3483]

First video I've seen of yours and I just subbed. Gonna try intermittent fasting and need help with the know how's! Thanks for all of this!

[@chickiepup]

I use the nut creamer no fat 10 calories/tbs..I just don’t go over 6tbs during my 18 hr fast first meal 12noon. If I feel like coco then I just add a small sprinkle with the nut creamer ..I really hate over thinking cause I derail❤

[@dawudasha977]

Also how about Spirulina and Chlorella? Would those break a fast? Thank you for your info. Much appreciated.

[@salenah3301]

Dumb question, Im new, 1 table spoon of heavy cream total between when I wake up and complete my fast? Not 1 tablespoon per cup… I drink about 2-4 cups between when I get up At 630am and when I break my fast at 12

[@Imom4Him]

Perfect!! Exactly what I needed to know ! Thank you Autumn!! 😊🐶💕🥥🧈 ☕️

[@AyalahW]

Tysm! I’m on day 3 of a 72 hr fast.

[@bonnyverduzco3310]

Watching this video in 2024! Question, I work out very early (6:15am) and usually stop eating at around 6pm. Should I keep fasting for the rest of the morning until 10am or should I just try to end my dinners earlier? I find that if I eat too early then I'm hungry at bed time and don't sleep well. However, if I don't eat after my workout (and pre-workout) I tend to feel weak or jittery. Thanks!

[@shannonmichaud7037]

I have been using the monk fruit/eyrithritol of the lankanto or whole earth brands which i like much better than stevia. They have some good health benefits and the taste is great without the side effects of sugar I

[@raniselvaraj918]

Hi Autumn, please talk more about Autophagy

[@AutumnBates]

Hi Rani! I have a longer form video that dives into this on my KZbin channel. It's my first livestream, which you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWrYdnWKrr6obrs

[@PH28538]

PYURE Stevia cystals taste THE BEST of all Stevia brands, IMO. Yry it 😊

[@DinaHavens]

Good Morning Autumn. What about MCT oil? Thanks again for everything! 🌱

[@markbubb9902]

Good to go with MCT…coconut oil is MCT. Full fat does not illicit an insulin response

[@GrammaPatriot]

OMG I just sat down to drink my tea that i really didnt want but i wasnt in the mood for coffee WITHOUT creamer! I thought oh man i would love a cup of coffee with creamer but it will break my fast…i get onto KZbin and this video of Autumn’s comes up…yay!!! I’m going to make me some coffee now…WITH CREAMER…thank you Autumn!

[@minkymandy6065]

Oh my goodness, I'm so glad I found you!!

[@Sarai_Anna_bornagain]

What about using coconut oil instead of mct oil? I see people using mct and wondering what the swaps could be.

[@jadez57]

Just subscribed & referred your channel here to my fasting group on fb. Your vid’s are super informative! Thank you.🌻💖

[@navigodelaney119]

If you consume food, you are not fasting. Cream is food. It is fat, it has energy. You can do whatever you want, but it's not fasting. If you like it, do it. But it's between fasting. It raises insulin. Not a deal breaker for your goals, but you can't redefine the word. I tried cream, but would get hungry later. Once I ditched the cream, my fast got easy with little to no hunger for the whole day. Best advice: Try it with cream for a month. Second month without. See if it's any different. Then choose.

[@ana-mariaquinteros7300]

How can I fast as a vegan, is there a book that I can read and inform myself?. Thank you

[@LP-qr4ko]

Could you please provide information on IF and PCOS? Some say it’s good others say don’t drink coffee until 10 am for cortisol management. Some say don’t fast if have PCOS/hashimotos. Help!

[@crisscholz4931]

Maybe a dumb question, but what about a tablespoon of regular milk? Is it the same as whole cream or half and half? TIA

[@chickiepup]

I sprinkle pink salt in my coffee while it brews❤

[@ana-mariaquinteros7300]

I drink my coffee with almond milk. What about Oat milk?

[@AutumnBates]

Hi! Oat milk is too high in carbs and will break a fast.

[@gogi3967]

Is cacao powder ok?

[@pcssc2634]

Thanks Autumn. Always love your vids. Never boring and so so informative. Keeping bring you!😄

[@AutumnBates]

Thank you so much!🤓❤️

[@melissabrown4958]

I’ve heard that adding collagen to a heated beverage like coffee negates it’s benefits.. which would also mean that heating up the bone broth would as well..is this true??

[@catpatrick3838]

Adding hydrolized collagen peptides to a hot beverage does not reduce effectiveness. Since the collagen peptides have already been denatured and hydrolized heat will not have an effect.

[@lakid9749]

Heavy cream yes - half and half is half milk which has a lot of natural sugar and carbs, does that matter Autumn? Thanks for all you do!🌻

[@MelissaCapriotti]

Just a tbsp of half and half is okay!

[@jamesalles139]

Heavy cream is better, indeed! (Yum)

[@AutumnBates]

I would agree that heavy cream tastes better! But using a small amount of half and half is okay as well. Just stick to less than one tablespoon to keep it under 1 gram CHO.

[@geno5169]

@@AutumnBates I have half: half and I only see one gram of sugar. So I believe half: : half is safe as heavy cream right?

[@injectionAI]

still think it will supply your body with ketones, which will reduce your body's level of ketone production momentarily, which in turn will slow weight loss.

[@iamhida493]

Thought I was the only one that hated Stevia. Glad someone else feels the same way. I’m trying Monk Fruit sweetener from now on

[@lyndastevens9726]

Just the info I needed to successfully get my morning started!❣️Thanks so much!😎

[@yhwhyireh-sf9uy]

Can I use honey on my tea during fasting?

[@philwait7883]

No

[@leovargas760]

What about zero sugar creamer can I use that with my coffee and will it break my fast ?

[@averystup5238]

I've been applying these rules and settled on a tablespoon of unsweetened nutpod and a tiny bit of pure organic stevia. BUT... I usually have 3 cups - is that okay or are these guidelines limited to 1 cup?

[@AutumnBates]

A few things to consider: 1. The caffeine level of three cups and how it is impacting your sleep *quality*. Using a sleep tracker or a Fitbit can help to determine if you're getting high quality, restful sleep after 3 cups of coffee. 2. How many grams of carbs are in three tablespoons worth (from the three total coffees). If it's under 1, then you're still in the clear! But I would circle back to the first thing I mentioned and make sure you check in on that.

[@averystup5238]

@@AutumnBates thank you. I appreciate the feedback and will do 😀

[@positivelybecky142]

Since your protein powder isn’t out yet, is there a brand of unflavored you can recommend? Thanks!

[@Mindfully.Alex.]

As usual…AMAZING content!

[@JasonBuckman]

Cinnamon is best to use near the end of your fast, like 30-60 minutes before you break it.

[@josiew3120]

Curious to know why this is so (cinnamon toward ending fast)?

[@Cubby-cv8qe]

Could u do a vegan version of this video? We don't consume products from dead animals (most collagen which often is ground up cow hooves & bone broths). "Nothing with a mom & nothing with a face." Would like to know your thoughts. Thanks!!

[@peterpiper5300]

does coffee affect your sleep? how many hours of sleep do you get?

[@inbeziehungsein8083]

What would be the vegan option of cream in the coffee?

[@TracyMclaughlin-je6of]

Then milk is ok as half in half is only 1/4 cream and the rest is regular milk.

[@CassandraLag]

Do you have any videos where you discuss Torani or Matteo’s sugar-free syrups for coffee or sugar free syrups in general ! I use some with my coffee cause I just love vanilla coffee and like the nutrition facts on the bottles seem OK but I’m not a nutritionist !!

[@michy2630]

Great video. I like cinnamon in my coffee. I don't like the taste of stevia. How does monkfruit taste? I just love the taste of sugar and finding an alternative that doesn't taste odd if so hard. For now, I'm using only cinnamon in my coffee and I can't wait to add vanilla extract tmrw am

[@LP-qr4ko]

What about adding L glutamine?? Thank you.

[@georginamuns44]

Learned so much in this video! Thanks!💙💙

[@leilaniroach1680]

Can you add half and half with butter ? Is this ok

[@tgawron2233]

i just can't drink black coffee so thank you for this video. I do 18:6 IF and I did cut out artificial sweeteners as I understand it can spike insulin. I do put 1 Tbsp of HWC in my coffee.

[@becky6568]

I’m the same try cold brew it’s not bitter and had been a life saver . I got one on Amazon it does take 24 hrs but we’ll worth it. I make it then transfer to another container to start a new brew. I use no sweetener but a little cream sometimes nothing . It has more caffeine so you don’t have to drink as much .

[@camaleon18]

can you put sugar in your black coffee though?

[@raytrusty8618]

What about soya milk (Unsweetened)?

[@nancywall2054]

Just wondering if you did anything like check your blood glucose levels after each additive to see if there was any change?

[@elektras6325]

Dr. Mindy Pelz said everyone is different so cream won’t break a fast for some but will for others. Only way to know is to test your own blood glucose before drinking it then 30mins after. If 2nd reading is over 5 points increase then it has broken your fast and will not work for you. I tested myself today! 1.5 tbsp of heavy cream added to my 16 oz black coffee raised my glucose by 10 points so it’s a no go for me as it did break my fast….😒bummer…!

[@loriallred4727]

What about soy or flax milk? I also add vegan protein … i’m guessing that would be breaking a fast tho.

[@jeffwilson2982]

HI. Is unsweetened Soya milk ok in coffee during a fast?

[@jboo143]

Would sugar free French vanilla break fast in coffee?

[@monique1386]

I feel bummed because my cholesterol is too high to have all that fat. I don't want to go on medication so I am trying hard to eliminate most extra fat right now. I have a few months before recheck to see if I can get my numbers down.

[@elizabethwebster3461]

Healthy fats that Autum is using in small amounts should not increase your good cholesterol try using red rice yeast plenty of fresh fresh fruit and vegetables and dealing with stress it’s not always the food 😳 hope you manage to bring down your no x🙏🏻x

[@catpatrick3838]

You do know your diet doesn't have much effect on your cholesterol levels, right? Your body produces cholesterol regardless of diet. The whole cholesterol thing was perpetuated by pharmaceutical companies to push statins. Statins are more harmful to your body than the cholesterol you produce naturally. My mom has high cholesterol and can't take stains due to side effects. Her doctor put her on a strict low fat, pretty much vegan diet (no cheese, no dairy, no butter, no eggs, no red meat, no pork, very little fat, a little skinless white meat chicken and tons of veggies and fruit). She followed it religiously for six months, her LDL numbers went down a mere two points. Her HDL went down as well. She also felt like crap. Cholesterol is not the devil it is made out to be.

[@xxxfanandstrangerthingsfan6774]

Great information! Question...does chewable calcium break a fast? I have to take them daily as I had the SADI gastric bypass surgery over a year ago. But I am fasting now to lose some extra weight.

[@slh819]

Hi Autumn! Love all your videos and information, thank you so much! I was wondering if matcha breaks a fast. I prefer it over coffee in the am and was hoping these same add-ins could apply to my morning matcha. Would love to hear your thoughts, thank you! ~Sarene

[@Leaffycottage]

My mum always used to put salt in her coffee.

[@geno5169]

I heard Stevia is okay I’m fasting and Hito

[@clutchbearing]

Would a similar amount of milk "break the fast"? what about butter?

[@saraamir7192]

Which heavy cream or half and half can I use ?? Plzzz

[@kzp5249]

How many spoons of cream and coffees can we have in a day?

[@sarahdee374]

I'd like to use monk fruit, but I want it pure. Every brand I've seen has erythritol or other additives. What brand do you use?

[@catpatrick3838]

"It's Just" brand if you want powdered, but be aware a little goes a looooonnnnngggg way. Start with 1/16 to 1/8 teaspoon and go from there. Now brand if you want liquid. I transfer the liquid to a 2 ounce dropper bottle and use half a dropper for an 8 ounce coffee drink. The strength of the liquid isn't always consistent from one bottle to the next so you may have to adjust portion size with each new bottle.

[@Kimberleighkole]

SO glad I found this show, it will be my new best friend on the IF keto journey, ps LOVE the sweats 😃

[@AutumnBates]

Yay, welcome to my channel! So happy to have you here!🤓❤️

[@mimigrace7591]

What about an egg yoke and butter? It’s my favorite.

[@JasonBuckman]

Protein breaks your fast

[@ziggyG316]

it’s funny cause i like my coffee sweet with creamer. when i started IF, i forced myself to drink plain black coffee. and i find that it’s not that bad if it’s good coffee. and now anything other than plain black is a bit too sweet for me