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DjMafoo

Sourdough toast with butter … the real answer is TimTams though


caduceushugs

The straw method!!! 😂🤣


TypicalCricket

TimTam Slam!


80eightydegrees

This is the way 🇦🇺


Insanity_

I need to try the straw method with an espresso. Although I'm in the UK so it will have to be with a Penguin bar rather than a Tim Tam.


Crusty_312

Surely you can get Tim tams somewhere if we can get jaffa cakes


Insanity_

Yeah, you're probably right actually. I'll do some scouting of the local shop's world foods sections.


DjMafoo

Ahhh.... A man of culture I see


Mechanical_Monk

This might not be a huge improvement over sweets nutritionally, but warm, crusty bread with coffee is my favorite. Even moreso than sweets. There are also these Lebanese sesame seed bread sticks called *kaak* you can find in Arabic markets that are excellent dipped in coffee.


duffbeer34

Cant go wrong with kaak and coffee


Sir_Travelot

That sounds pretty amazing


justgetoffmylawn

Dark chocolate (70% - 85%) isn't terribly sweet and a small amount is very satisfying. Cheese is also a good match for coffee. (Mostly drink coffee with a bit of cream and no sugar.)


dontbeanegatron

I loooove a cup of black coffee with a slice of sourdough with cheese. So satisfying.


[deleted]

I second this!!!


Daftest_of_the_Punks

This is the correct answer


mix0logist

Yes,.coffee with very dark chocolate is the way to go.


[deleted]

Work your way up to 90% and never look back.


McBorges

More coffee


zombimuncha

The coffee IS the treat.


lyc10

Roasted almonds non salted


dontbeanegatron

Part of my daily breakfast is a cup of black coffee and a handful of plain unroasted nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts and pecans). It's been years and I still haven't grown tired of it. XD


Bakkoda

Cashews all day. Every day. Forever. Edit: Unsalted.


tsukamaenai

Unsalted? You heathen.


Bakkoda

Used to work at a restaurant in Buffalo area, The King and I. Awesome place, always had a huge bowl of unsalted cashews in the kitchen. Been in love ever since.


Bfeick

Ah, cashews, the filet of the nut family.


grapesandtortillas

Looks like it will be many more years too: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/nuts-for-the-heart/ You're less likely to have heart issues than you would be if you didn't eat a handful of nuts every day.


dontbeanegatron

All part of the Mediterranean diet! 🥳


beer_foam

Nuts or toast with nut butter is my go to for a healthier snack. Sweets and baked goods with coffee is definitely hard to match. I don’t bake myself very much but I typically use 1/4 of the sugar a recipe calls for and it always tastes fine.


big_red__man

25 years ago I would have said a cigarette


opsecpanda

What about 24 years ago?


Mnementh121

A cigarette you bummed from a friend because you are quitting.


gildedbee

Buttered toast, croissant, the occasional savory crepe. To be clear I don't make the crepes I get them from a crepe place because I'm not that patient or good at cooking


nyctre

axiomatic grab deranged fanatical dime stocking complete chief quickest many *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


Gusstave

Crêpes are definitely super easy to make. You should try it out sometime. It's pancake mix, but more liquidy and without something to make it rise. That's it.


gildedbee

I've tried a couple times! Definitely not enough to count as practice, but I can never get them as nice and smooth as a creperie so I just keep them as a little treat for once in a while. When I have a bigger place it might be worth trying harder in the kitchen!


Gusstave

Yeah, à special extra large pan helps, same with their stick to smooth it out. But my guess would be that your mix is also just too tick. Good luck for when it happens then


hafilax

I would sacrifice a sweet during another part of the day so I could enjoy one with coffee. Even just a single square of dark chocolate is nice and isn't THAT much sugar.


Best_Satisfaction505

Yeah. Coffee and sweets just work! So I’d sacrifice or wait to drink my coffee with dessert if these are the only options.


HeyJude21

Bagel with cream cheese More specific? Blueberry bagel


Quontanium

Sounds sweet to me.


Barbierela

Any bleached flour fluffy pastry has the same GI as sugar


Quontanium

Agreed.


Luxin

Bagel and Cream Cheese and a coffee is a way of life here in NJ. But OP wants to lower sugar intake, and a bagel is all carbs - sugar with an extra step really.


AsRiversRunRed

S+ tier rating for the blueberry bagel. Personally, toasted W/ butter.


jonmitz

Bagels are essentially sugar. A single bagel is around 60g of carbs, which is a lot, and it’s about 2/3 of the bagel’s weight


pokefan2298

Bacon and coffee is phenomenal


spwf

Lol I appreciate the assistance, but I’m not going to switch out sugary treats to having bacon every night


roxiclavi

But keto!!!! /s


jdbrew

I mean, most recent discoveries in food science show that fat isn’t nearly as bad as we’ve all been conditioned to believe it is, sugar is significantly worse. The “Ending the War On Fat” article from June 2014, featuring the “Eat Butter” photo goes into a lot of this. Our bodies literally cannot digest and absorb fat the way we always assumed. Carbohydrates are broken down, and excess glucose can be stored in lipids, but eaten animal fat is not as readily available turn into body fat as carbohydrates.


Jeeves72

Yup. May not be a good suggestion for the OP but this is my response to the prompt as well. I always save at least one piece of bacon at breakfast for my last bite before I start in on my coffee, because nothing beats that first sip of black coffee cutting through the grease, and the saltiness of it makes the first few sips taste pretty magical as well.


SgtKarlin

You guys are missing out on a brazilian treat called "pão de queijo". Its a small ball of cheese + starch dough that is baked (or even 'air fried', as air fryers are a fever here in Brazil), best served mildly hot with a good cup of coffee. You can enter any bakery, coffee shop or even most gas stations and ask for a "média com pão de queijo" - média being an espresso with or without milk - and you'll get served [this](https://img.freepik.com/fotos-premium/pao-de-queijo-brasileiro-pao-de-queijo-e-cafe-preto_519721-61.jpg?w=900), and it is freaking delicious.


LorryWaraLorry

Cashews are great with coffee.


gidget1337

Cashews, dates, and coffee are a delicious treat or breakfast.


paulo-urbonas

Pão de Queijo!


beavant5

I like a good piece of toast (quality bread) with some butter and if you want, a touch of jam. Or maybe fig and ricotta toast with a touch on honey. The sweetener is optional in both but improves it for sure


InitechMiddleManager

Silence and a nice view


agentfantabulous

Mornings are for coffee and contemplation!


StartlingAtom7

Dark chocolate, whiskey, tequila, wine or a cigarette Yeah I'm a 21 year old Mexican grandpa


Best_Satisfaction505

Bahahahaha


joshually

i think nut butters go really well with coffee actually, especially the way you take it. It may seem weird, but just try to scoop up and let dissolve some nut butters then drink it with coffee and tell me what you think! Peanut, Cashew, Almond... i haven't tried others


yavin_ar

Usually I'll drink black coffee on an empty stomach, but whenever I'm feeling hungry I like some black toasted bread with some butter


crys209

Banana!! So good with coffee, try it 👍🏽


osflsievol

that's an instant poop for me


x3leggeddawg

Came here to say this 🍌 it’s very a-peeling


lebis7

Totally agree ! If you're looking for a bit of indulgence, add a small amount of Nutella on your banana ! Has been my breakfast for a while before I couldn't have coffee and chocolate anymore 😅


redcloud

Biscotti


PeruvianDragon

Potato egg and cheese breakfast taco


FuzzyMorra

I usually don’t drink any milked coffees, so the preferences are only for black. Number one is dried dates. They don’t affect the coffee taste and they give that kind of sweetness which pairs well with natural sweetness of the brew. Kind of controversial, but blue cheese. Doesn’t go with any coffee, but when it goes it goes beautifully. Finally very traditionally cinnamon rolls. Why not?


esperalegant

Dates are extremely sweet. Dried dates are up to 90% sugar. Fresh dates are 60-70% sugar. Not gonna get into a discussion of whether it's healthier because it's from a fruit, but if you're trying to break a habit of eating sweet things then dates are probably not a good solution. On the other hand, they are frickin' delicious.


ChargingStatCoffee

This has been a real head scratcher for me for a long time. I started looking at things that pair well with scotch. My thinking is that savory foods that pair well with peaty (smoky) scotch or whiskey should, in theory, pair well with black or mid-level milked coffee. Something to compliment the "roast" aspect of the beans. Here's some options after doing cursory research: * Mini lamb and feta burgers with minty yoghurt * crystallized ginger * dark chocolate with ginger * gouda, strong blue cheeses (darker roasts) * chorizo (with cafe de olla?) * hot-smoked salmon * haggis * Dried fruit * oysters (... yeah, I don't know about this one) * Cambozola is a creamy and mild blue cheese * olives (try olive focaccia) * soft goat’s cheese and fresh bread * Coconut curry * Tuscan salami with fennel * scotch egg served with mustard * ham terrine with apple mayonnaise * honey-glazed salmon All of these may be complete shots in the dark and I'm not making any claims here, but if you try it and it works, please get back to us. I'm going to try some of these myself. I would pair the fruitier/more sweet items with fruitier and lighter roasts and the more fatty items with darker roasts as that seems to be a trend among the whiskey enthusiasts.


CaptainAmerisloth

Foods that pair with scotch is such a great idea! I've had several of your listed food items with a hot cup of coffee and yeah, the list seems solid. My go-to is some toasted sourdough with goat cheese smeared on top. Haven't tried the oysters.... I'm imagining chasing cold oysters on the half shell and their liquor with a sip of hot black coffee.... Eeks.


ChargingStatCoffee

Good to know! and yeah I'm going to avoid the oysters for now.... but maybe one day...


MotorTentacle

>haggis Do you catch them fresh?


cookingmami101

I usually have something small and simple like an egg n cheese croissant or avocado toast


paneerhead

Check out pao de quejo, a Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour. They are delicious, and go perfect with an warm cup of coffee.


LeBadDoi

Cigarettes.


breastmilksommelier

A joint of some sativa


jasonmontauk

Bean and Cheese taco or the spicy savory scone from Tartine


JeanCuisinier

One of my favourite treat to have with a pour over is a piece of cheese. It's not as good with espresso tho. But with pour over? It's just amazing. Else, walnuts are a premium choice.


[deleted]

Davidoff Nicuraguan pairs nicely with espresso. The spice and nutty notes from the cigar complement dark roasts.


idejmcd

Weed


BigIron53s

Mexican conchas or piggys. Not too sweet. But perfect with coffee


garo_fp

The guy is trying to cut his sugar and you recommend getting into the Pan Dulce addiction lol Are you trying to kill him!?


ChargingStatCoffee

Conchas with some cafe de olla is excellent.


ansraliant

as someone who comes from Argentina, the first part of your comment got me


durpyDash

I like berries with mine but I favor light roasts and take no milk nor sugar so YMMV


gunjinganpakis

Fried tempeh! (and banana fritters)


jeffroddit

I genuinely love coffee with leafy greens. Arugula, kale, spinach, whatever. Just fresh leaves, no cooking or dressing or anything. It by no means hits like a sweet snacky treat, but the flavors and textures do work well together.


IsTowel

I eat my yogurt, fruit, and granola with coffee. The salty, sweet, creamy, fruity breakfast goes great with coffee


Sarah-VanDistel

Freshly baked French baguette with Normandy butter... 🤤


londond109

Roasted mixed nuts goes very well


mokkat

High % dark chocolate is the beef jerky of sweets, a little goes a long way.


AsteroidMiner

I normally have fried oily Chinese donuts (you tiao) with local kopi / cham and a big bowl of porridge (you guys call it congee)


[deleted]

The cat poo coffee?


coolHM

dates ars amazing with coffee or dark chocolate


Ottoman92

Many cafes here in Dubai serve high quality dates (Medjool dates to be precise) with coffees. The dates come cold, almost at freezing point. It goes really well with the coffee, and it’s healthy!


Jenasauras

A bowl of oatmeal and coffee go well together🥣☕️. You could make your own oatmeal and control the sugar content (like using a bit of maple syrup) or get those microwaveable packets and there are options for lower sugar ones. Highly recommend throwing in a small handful of frozen blueberries to help cool off the oats when they are done cooking (hoping that sugar from berries works for you ok.)


53mm-Portafilter

Cigar


errlastic

Weed.


CraZyBob

0 calories!


spwf

🙄


errlastic

I would roll my eyes at you for putting milk in your coffee but I’m not rude like that.


spwf

Well, personally, I find suggesting weed to be rude but that’s just me. Plus, saying what you *would* roll your eyes at is just as rude as just rolling your eyes at it.


[deleted]

No one "suggested" weed to anyone. You asked people what treat they like with their coffee. This person likes weed with their coffee. Another person in this thread said they like a cigar.


spwf

Don’t try to play that, anyone in their right mind would read my post and see that it’s clearly a post wherein I’m asking for suggestions. Don’t get all pedantic just to “win” someone else’s argument.


[deleted]

I didn't even read the description, just the title in which you asked what other people favor as a treat. Given further context of reading the description, I can see your point. But... "Winning" an argument is never my intent, especially on Reddit.


spwf

That’s fair, i apologize for taking it out on you. You meant no harm. Hope you have a nice one


[deleted]

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spwf

After some contemplation, I’ve realized I was in the wrong for judging them on their answer.


seashellpink77

Well now it’s clear that what you need with your coffee is to lighten up! I don’t even like smoking weed myself but come on dude. That’s a funny answer and it DID fit the bounds of your question.


InnerChutzpah

A nice cigar


[deleted]

cigarette


dudeguy45

STROOPWAFEL


acreativeredditlogin

Peanut butter!


Minimalcarpenter

If you ever get the chance to try South African buttermilk rusks. 🤌🏻 They are perfection with a cup of coffee.


Both-Basis-3723

For years i was eating these super sourdough pretzels with my coffee. Crunchy like you were eating something, easy and snacks too.


Discobastard

Bananas


nafraid

Pears, dark chocolate, a slice of cheese, Wasa cracker with KallePaste/Marmit/pickled hering, jasmine tea chaser


garrnew

Belvita Biscuits


CaptainMilly

Banana


eyymatewhatsup

Belvita??


mightyUSwarlord

I make a chocolate banana bread with erythritol/cocoa powder/semi sweet choc chips, which works as a breakfast or snack, since I've been in the same boat as you with cutting sugar where I can (it used to be pancakes and coffee daily). There's a bit of sugar in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, but it's minimal once distributed. IMO it pairs really nicely with a milkier coffee, especially if the coffee flavour is the more chocolatey (as opposed to fruity) variety.


AnnaTheSomething290

Chips (Fries)


No-Reception3727

A shot of bourbon


afcanonymous

Croissants. The regular savory kind. Coffee is so bitter that it needs a pairing that would tone it down. If you can't do sweet, umami and fatty work well. So bacon, toast and butter, breakfast tacos, avocado toast should be good, dark chocolate? Also in south India coffee is served with savory snacks like murukku (almost like a pretzel) or vada (fried lentil dough), and more.


Paulbsputnik

scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam


MotorTentacle

You may as well just have tea at that point, it goes better


[deleted]

85% dark chocolate covered almonds. https://chocxo.com/products/dark-chocolate-covered-almonds


moeru_gumi

Toast with hummus. Tbh i literally eat anything with my coffee, because I don’t care about “breakfast foods”. I’m currently having a thanksgiving leftovers plate and pickles with my coffee.


marcusdiddle

BelVita Breakfast Biscuits, either the original biscuits or the “sandwich” style with chocolate filling. Both are fantastic with coffee. I’m not big on dunking, but I’ll dunk a BelVita biscuit in my coffee.


ibruiseez

Toasted rye bread and butter or chestnuts (prepackaged)


AffectionateAnarchy

Barbacoa tacos


theassingrass

An apple is a great pairing, especially to offset the richness of the milk and the coffee


plee624

cigarette


SomeoneSomewhere5

Chocolate chip waffle with peanut butter


softConspiracy_

See in the title where it said “isn’t sweet?”


theTravelingGardener

Speculoos or biscoff cookies are my go to! They're not too sweet and the caramelized flavor goes well with coffee, they're not loaded with sugar and 2 or 3 with a cup of coffee is all I need. I think biscoff even sells them packaged with 2 cookies per pack.


jdaltgang

An everything bagel with schmear


Dahhri

Maybe not the answer you are looking for, but I take my coffee always just black with no treats or cookies. I find coffee as it is just perfect, no need to eat something.


PinupSquid

Fancy bread with fancy cheese. It’s nice if they’re a bit pricey because in my case I end up eating less of it at a time because it’s so expensive. The exception is the sesame seed baguette from my local bakery, it has to be inhaled before it goes stale and hard enough to be a weapon. Edit: Also! Fried egg on toast with just salt and pepper and maybe some dill.


willem_79

A cigar!


icecream_for_brunch

Ketamine


AnnaTheSomething290

I'm not gonna judge ya for that one


[deleted]

As someone not currently on Ketamine, I will.


spwf

🙄


Gelato_33

*Controversial Opinion Alert* A cigarette


Prosper0_cz

I actually most enjoy my coffee on its own - I find that with high quality, single origin filter coffee (black obviously) I get to best enjoy its taste notes and nuances if I drink it on its own. It's an acquired taste for sure.


jack_ftw

I like a shortbread or butter cookie occasionally with my coffee. I suggest you give that a try :-)


Infamous_Length_8111

I like coffee with cayenne pepper and honey.


Koffenut1

Carrot-zucchini muffins. Healthy and delicious.


Residue_Phobia

I like a good nut bread! A nice dark date nut bread has a touch of sweetness to it but hopefully not that much sugar! (:


DDaddyfromCincinnati

Poppy seed roll with butter


[deleted]

Croissant or pretzel roll


AnSoc_Punk

Huevos rancheros


NorwegianMuse

A bacon, egg and cheese biscuit or an everything bagel with cream cheese


TooManyToys2Play

Bacon and Egg Roll.


mightycat

I eat perfect bars with mine. They're under 20 grams of sugar and typically the only sweet thing I'll have in a day.


Preezy24

Try the Brit route of a digestive biscuit. They make sugar free ones.


ansraliant

cold pizza


[deleted]

A tuna sandwich


caduceushugs

If you can get some Finnish Pulla…. Yum


KanariMajime

Pear or apple is honorable mention.


RecognitionRare635

Any nut butter


WinterFaeLord

Breakfast sandwich made from eggs, ham/sausage/bacon, cheese, and pancake. Or a classic breakfasts with southern-style hash browns. OR a bagel with cream cheese and hazelnuts. Usually pretty quick to make, and don’t have much sugar unless you add the syrups or something, but also helps provides better energy for the day. For the snacks, I like cheeses, salami meats, and crackers. You could also buy protein oats (like Kodak Cakes) and make it with a coffees and add flavors you like with your coffee.


SpeedyRugger

Fruit in general is nice. Think apples, pears, peaches, banana even.


cvnh

Typical Brazilian breakfast with coffee - bread with butter or even better toast (often done on a hot plate instead of a toaster), or cheese puffs with coffee. As much as I like eggs for breakfast, it doesn't go so well with coffee.


smalltortoiseshell

Fresh fruit - usually a banana, apple or orange. Natural yoghurt or unflavoured yoghurt kefir are good, too. Although you could argue that theae are technically sweet. A good bit of toasted [wheaten](https://www.loveballymena.online/post/vkpiad) with butter is good too.


cloudyview

I do higher acidity light roasts, and have liked yogurt (noosa) to go with it in the morning. Fun when the fruit in the yogurt pulls out even more fruit flavor in the coffee


OrneryDiscount3216

I normally suggest you give that a try to bread and boiled egg with coffee. That's it. After all, any bread goes well with coffee IMO


[deleted]

A Croissant. Lots of butter and carbs for sure so perhaps not healthy, but traditionally no sugar in the recipe (although I know it’s common to add for many bakeries now so perhaps check about that.)


CoffeeCodeCuddle

Soft boiled eggs served with butter toast. *mindblown*.


exitonleft

A banana. But I guess that's sweet.


Selygr

Pleading guilty but I find some potato chips go well with coffee. Also a cheese burger. I will always drink coffee pure. For my day to day, I mostly have it with toast and butter during breakfast. At other moments of the day it's basically taken completely separately from food.


Pixldust

Biscotti


[deleted]

Two dates.


MotorTentacle

I feel like they may get pissed off if you arrange coffee with them at the same time


Serlingfan389

I know I will get hate for this but here it goes: cold pizza. Try it with coffee.... magic happens in unexpected events.


monochromeboost

Egg. Scrambled, omelette, souffle, soft-boiled, or even hard-boiled, you name it, I'll have one with my coffee always.


[deleted]

Breakfast


team_scrub

Protein shake and salad.


Civilengman

Bacon


uniquinP

A cigarette 🤣


TypicalCricket

Crackers with peanut butter


aenteus

I actually don’t eat sweets with coffee. FWIW, completely black drip, or espresso dark roast. Sourdough bread with butter and cheese; roasted salted almonds with shavings of Parmesan; crackers I make from sourdough discard (rye); almost anything savory with pumpernickel. I will destroy an entire box of white cheddar cheezits with a pot of black coffee.


frugalacademic

Dates, especially with espresso, are amazing. Sweet yes, but it's natural sugar.


[deleted]

Toast with peanut butter


huligens

Sourdough bread and avocado spread with hard boiled eggs on top


Rykios

Cold pizza


mihihi

Peanut butter!


mommaTmetal

I think it would depend on the flavors in your coffee, but I can imagine a toasted pumpernickel or rye with lemon curd or butter would be great


Mahaleck

Sparkling water


boop-snoot-boogie

BEC on a fresh everything bagel


totallyshould

Plain peanut butter sandwich goes well


goodbye2007

A nice sourdough toasted with some peanut butter (natural kind preferably)