I tried 7 sweet-cream coffee creamers to find the best one, and there was a clear winner

The Horizon heavy cream I use for cooking is rich and creamy, so I had high expectations for the brand’s Chantilly sweet-cream creamer.

This was the most expensive product of the bunch at $6.99 for a 24-ounce carton, or $0.29 per ounce. I purchased it on sale for $5.41, or $0.23 per ounce.

This creamer had a much lighter, thinner consistency than I expected. The flavor was nice, with a vanilla-forward profile and a balanced sweetness — it wasn’t saccharine, and I also didn’t wish it had more sugar.

I did think it had a slightly artificial aftertaste, despite containing only “organic milk, organic cane sugar, organic cream, organic natural flavor,” per the label.

Overall, this was a good pick, but it didn’t beat out other creamers that contained similar ingredients (just milk, cream, sugar, and natural flavors) but cost less.

I’ve enjoyed International Delight creamers for many years, starting back when I was in high school.

Interestingly (to me, at least), this was the only sweet-cream-flavored creamer I found with red packaging; all the other brands used purple for this flavor.

This creamer was one of the more affordable options at $3.89 regular price for 32 ounces, or $0.12 per ounce. I bought it on sale for $3.04, or $0.10 per ounce.

By comparison to the brand’s wide range of fun flavors, the “sweet & creamy” flavor seemed so simple. However, it felt pretty heavy on the “sweet” — too much so for my preferences.

This creamer contained the most ingredients of the ones on this list, including palm oil, sucralose, “artificial flavors,” and a few I could hardly pronounce

Despite the artificial flavors, it tasted more like natural vanilla, which was nice. For those who are looking for actual sweetness in their coffee, this option really delivers compared to the others I tested.

Unfortunately, though this was also the only creamer that separated after I added it to my cold brew.

I was excited to see that Target’s private label Favorite Day carries a sweet-cream-flavored creamer.

Although it’s labeled as non-dairy, this creamer contains “less than 2% of sodium caseinate,” an ingredient derived from cow’s milk that many following strict vegan or dairy-free diets avoid.

This creamer had the lowest price of any I tested. It typically costs $2.99 for a 32-ounce bottle ($0.09 per ounce), but I bought it on sale for $2.34 ($0.07 per ounce).

Despite the low cost, the flavor of this creamer was just not for me. In my opinion, it had a very artificial, almost bitter taste when compared to the others.

After tasting it, I checked the ingredients, which include oils, several additives, and both natural and artificial flavorings. By contrast, most of the other creamers I tried (aside from International Delight’s) had really simple, natural ingredients — I could really taste the difference.

I’d prefer to spend a few cents more per ounce on some of the other options.

I was intrigued by the carton of Too Good & Co. creamer, which says it has “40% less sugar” than other “leading coffee creamers” on its label.

Although this brand was unfamiliar to me, it’s under Danone, the food company behind ones I do know, like Dannon and Silk.

As for costs, this was more expensive than several other options I tried. It regularly costs $5.79 for a 25.4-fluid-ounce bottle, or about $0.23 per ounce. I bought it on sale for $4.48, or $0.18 per ounce.

This four-ingredient creamer (milk, cream, cane sugar, and natural flavor) had a thick, creamy consistency right out of the bottle, which was promising.

It tasted strongly of vanilla with just a hint of sweetness. I wouldn’t mind a bit more sweetness in this one, but I appreciate having a flavorful creamer option that is lighter on sugar without using artificial sweeteners.

This creamer contains 3 grams of sugar per serving, the lowest on this list, but not by much. The others contained either 4 or 5 grams of sugar.

The sweet-cream creamer from Nestlé’s Natural Bliss label also has simple ingredients: milk, cream, sugar, and natural flavors.

However, unlike the other four-ingredient options I tested, this one specifically lists skim milk on the label.

Cost-wise, this bottle usually costs $4.99 for 32 ounces ($0.16 per ounce), but it was on sale for $3.84, or $0.12 per ounce.

This Natural Bliss creamer lived up to the flavor name. It had a balanced flavor, with a natural, creamy vanilla taste and strong, but not overpowering, sweetness.

I was really happy with this creamer for its taste and ingredients, especially considering its fairly low price point.

I typically buy Chobani whenever I’m in the mood to use a coffee creamer.

Like many others on this list, it contains only milk, cream, cane sugar, and other natural flavors.

I like that this brand has simple ingredients and fun flavors, but it can get expensive. I usually only spring for it when it’s on sale.

While shopping for this taste test, this creamer was on sale for $4.45, which works out to $0.19 per ounce. Normally, this 24-ounce container is around $5.79, or $0.24 per ounce.

Although I haven’t had the sweet-cream flavor in a while (I spent most of winter enjoying Chobani’s peppermint-mocha creamer), it was still as good as I remembered.

The flavor had strong vanilla notes with a slight sweetness, but it wasn’t overly sweet. I felt it had a more natural flavor than some of the other four-ingredient creamers.

This small creamer from Trader Joe’s was actually a good size for me, since I’m the only person in my household who uses creamer.

At 16 ounces and $2.99, this creamer costs about $0.19 per ounce. I liked that it had only three ingredients: organic milk, organic sugar, and organic cream.

This creamer had a lovely, natural vanilla flavor and a creamy consistency, but it was extremely subtle in terms of sweetness.

I like my coffee on the less-sweet side, but I might add a bit more sugar to my cup when using this creamer. And at that point, it may be simpler just to use regular milk and sugar to better tailor my coffee to my taste buds.

Overall, though, this was a great option with just a few simple ingredients and a nice flavor.

After this taste test, I still like Chobani’s creamer the most, but there are plenty of great options with similar ingredients and lower prices that I’d buy again.

Trader Joe’s creamer will be a repeat purchase, and I also liked the offerings from Natural Bliss and Too Good & Co.

Although I enjoyed the Horizon Chantilly sweet cream, it was also the most expensive of the bunch, so I’d only reach for it when it’s on sale.

Despite being the most affordable option, I didn’t love the taste of the Favorite Day creamer and wouldn’t buy it again. I’d also skip the International Delight creamer because it was a bit too sweet for me and separated in my cold drink.

All in all, though, your favorite picks may differ from mine depending on how you prefer your coffee.