How to Substitute Powdered Coffee Creamer for Dry Milk

If you're out of dry milk when a recipe calls for it, powdered coffee creamer is a logical substitute. Its taste is similar to milk, and some people prefer it in place of dry milk when they're cooking or baking for its creamier flavor. However, remember that you'll lose nutrients like calcium and protein if you use creamer instead of milk, since most creamers don't contain vitamins and minerals. However, coffee creamer has fewer calories--about 240 per cup, compared with 635 calories of a cup of dry whole milk, according to Nutrient Facts. Creamer is also sold in a variety of flavors, which can spice up the taste of desserts.