6 Ways to Make Tasty Bulletproof and Keto Coffee
What Is Keto Coffee Made of?
This depends on who you ask. There are a number of ways to make Keto coffee. The traditional way of making Keto coffee is called Bulletproof coffee. Originally invented by Dave Asprey as part of his Bulletproof diet, this coffee drink quickly became popular among Keto dieters.
This has become a staple for the Keto dieters I know and they absolutely love it. Here are a few variations of this recipe as well as the basic Bulletproof recipe.
**This article was written by Kristi Durham. Find more coffee recipes on her website at Warms My Soul. Kristi is also my virtual assistant who specializes in blogs. Find out about how you can work with her by visiting her website Quality Biz Assist.
Why Add Fat to Your Coffee?
Sometimes as part of the Keto diet, you don’t want to eat breakfast, but maybe you need something on your stomach so you don’t get hangry.
This is where Bulletproof or Keto coffee comes in. By adding fat to your coffee, you add substance, thus feeding your body for the workout it’s about to have, or the day that’s about to start.
The combination of fat and the caffeine in coffee is like a one-two punch to wake you up.
And we haven’t even gotten to the protein coffee yet.
1. How to Make Bulletproof Coffee
Bulletproof coffee was made famous by Dave Asprey as part of his Bulletproof program.
The simplest form of Bulletproof coffee is the following:
8 ounces of your favorite coffee
1 tablespoon coconut oil or MCT oil
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter (or Ghee if you can’t handle dairy – per the bulletproof site)
All of the above goes into a blender to make it frothy and smooth.
I like to add 35% whipping cream to all variations of my Keto coffee.
What is MCT Oil?
MCT is short for medium chain triglycerides. They are made by processing coconut and palm kernel oil in the lab. Find out more about it at WebMD.
The MCT oil is used for various reasons like for weight loss, performance, to aid in digestive disorders like celiac disease and short bowel syndrome. It’s also been used to treat various conditions like AIDs and cystic fibrosis.
Basically, it’s really friggin’ healthy. You can order it from Amazon here.
2. How to Make Keto Coffee Taste Good – Add Some Flavor
Now that you know the basic recipe for bulletproof coffee, it’s time to personalize it to your taste.
Here are a few things you can add to the above to make it taste like a coffee at a fancy café:
Add a drop or two of vanilla or peppermint extract, or a pinch of cinnamon or even some nutmeg to dress it up a bit. My preference is vanilla, but every once in a while I like cinnamon and nutmeg in my coffee.
To sweeten it with a natural sugar-free sweetener, I am loving monk fruit sweetener these days. My favorite is this So Nourished sweetener.
If you are able to handle artificial sweeteners then my favorite is the multitude of flavors they have over at Skinny Mixes! They have this nice Caramel Trio pack which has my favorite flavors in it!
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3. Keto Coffee Protein Shake
If you’re a gym-goer, or need your Keto coffee to act as a meal, take the above Bulletproof coffee recipe and add a scoop of collagen protein powder.
This adds a bit more substance and the mix of fats and protein will keep you full much longer than the same coffee without the protein.
Is Almond Milk Okay on Keto?
Almond milk is okay on Keto as long as it’s not sweetened.
4. A Different Take on Keto Coffee
Some people use Lee’s Good Fat Blend Vanilla Bean. This is a mixture of organic Ghee and coconut oil.
So you could use this with a scoop of collagen protein powder.
5. Bulletproof Coffee Without Butter – What is Ghee?
Ghee is basically butter separated into its dairy and non-dairy parts. It’s heated to a point where the oil separates from the milk, so the dairy portion of butter is removed and what’s left is the only the clarified oil.
If you have issues with dairy, ghee is a healthier alternative to using butter and is great for people who can’t have or want to stay away from dairy. Learn more about Ghee here.
6. Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Coffee
Sometimes I like to add a tablespoon of chocolate peanut butter on top of the basic recipe to mix it up when I’m feeling bored with my regular coffee. This is not an everyday luxury, but every once in a while.
If you want to make your cold drinks keto as well, try this Keto iced coffee recipe.
When Should I Drink Bulletproof Coffee on Keto
These Keto coffee recipes make a great substitute for breakfast (especially the protein shake). They can be used before the gym in the morning, or if you need a boost in the afternoon.
What I like to do is bring an insulated mug to the gym and leave it in my locker while I work out. I drink a bit of it before the gym and the rest after. It gives me just enough to get me through my workout and I have breakfast waiting for me when I am done.
This article was written by Kristi Durham. Find more coffee recipes on her website at Warms My Soul. Kristi is also my virtual assistant who specializes in blogs. Find out about how you can work with her by visiting her website Quality Biz Assist.
Bulletproof and Keto Coffee
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces of your favorite coffee
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or MCT oil
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter (or Ghee if you can’t handle dairy)
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together in a blender.
- Add vanilla or peppermint extract, cinnamon or nutmeg to taste.
Notes
Nutrition information for this recipe are for the basic recipe.
Add the nutrition information below for each additional item you add to your coffee.
Optional:
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream (52 calories, 6g fat, 6mg sodium)
1 tablespoon Ghee (112 calories, 112g of fat)
1 tablespoon peanut butter (95 calories, 4g carbs, 8g fat, 4g protein, 55g sodium, 1 g sugar)
1 tablespoon Lee’s Good Fat Blend Vanilla Bean (150 calories, 18g fat)
1 tablespoon collagen protein powder (45 calories, 5g carbs, 2g fat, 11g protein, 38mg sodium)
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 225 Total Fat: 25g Sodium: 7mg
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