# Decadent Dairy-Free Creamers Forager Project's New Plant-Based Creamers are Comforting & Indulgent By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-creamers References: [foragerproject](https://foragerproject.com/collections/dairy-free-staples) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/forager-project-expands-its-organic-dairy-free-creamer-lineup-with-three-bold-new-flavors-302807384.html)  After introducing Plain Unsweetened, Cinnamon Vanilla, and Sweet & Creamy Brown Sugar [plant-based creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst-1925-product), [Forager Project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forager-project) announced three decadent new flavors: Banana Bread, Mexican Chocolate, and Golden Salted Caramel. "Rather than simply replicating traditional dairy flavors, we looked to flavor profiles and taste traditions from around the world that could deliver warmth, nostalgia, and discovery," said Stephen Williamson, co-founder and CEO of Forager Project. Vanilla is one of the most popular creamer options in the category, but in its own consumer research, Forager Project found that nearly a quarter of shoppers crave options that are more comforting and indulgent. Each made with a creamy, cashew-oat-coconut base, these creamers share an experience that's [low in sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-good-co-coffee-creamers) and free from gums and oils. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 77% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Comfort-driven Dairy Alternatives:** Rich flavors such as banana bread and salted caramel show how plant-based staples can move from substitution to emotionally resonant comfort experiences. - **Global Dessert Flavoring:** International taste cues like Mexican chocolate create room for premium non-dairy products that blend discovery with familiar daily rituals. - **Clean-label Creaminess:** Gum-free, oil-free formulations with lower sugar point to a new standard where indulgence and ingredient simplicity coexist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Foods:** Cashew-oat-coconut bases highlight opportunities for next-generation alternatives built around texture, flavor depth, and dietary inclusivity. - **Coffee Retail:** At-home creamer innovation expands the café-inspired experience, giving beverage brands more ways to personalize morning routines with premium flavors. - **Specialty Grocery:** Distinctive low-sugar creamers strengthen the appeal of curated refrigerated assortments for shoppers seeking novelty without conventional dairy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero-Sugar Alt Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-sugar-oatmilk-creamer.md) - [Minimal Ingredient Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucerne-real-milk-cream.md) - [Retail Coffee Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-bros-athome-line.md) - [Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-spring-grocery-range.md) - [Protein Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nurri-protein-creamer.md) - [Dairy-Based Lactose-Free Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lactosefree-creamer.md) - [Co-Branded Coffee-Inspired Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-smoothie1.md) - [Chef-Approved Cafe-Quality Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-cream-enhancers.md) - [High-Protein Ice Cream Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foothills-creamery-protein-ice-cream.md)