MAIN INGREDIENTS:
- Coffee – The original bulletproof coffee recipe calls for mold-free coffee beans free from mycotoxins. However, any high-quality coffee works. Use regular coffee for a boost of caffeine, or decaf if you prefer.
- Butter – Use unsalted, grass-fed butter for the best nutrition and health benefits. This butter has more omega-3s than conventional varieties, which can potentially lower inflammation [*]. Butter in coffee may sound strange, but when blended, it emulsifies for an amazing latte-like feel. You can also use the same amount of ghee or coconut oil if you’re sensitive to dairy, but flavor will differ slightly and the coffee won’t be quite as creamy.
- MCT Oil – MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides. These fatty acids, found in coconut oil, are known to aid in weight loss and fat burning [*] — however, there are several types and not all of them are created equal. Look for an MCT oil blend with C8 and C10 MCTs, or just C8 MCTs for the most potent benefits. (This brand is the most cost effective I’ve found that’s still high quality, or get Bulletproof’s Brain Octane Oil.) While coconut oil is an acceptable substitute for texture, it is not as effective as refined MCT oil in coffee.
HOW TO MAKE BULLETPROOF COFFEE (2 WAYS!)
METHOD 1: BLENDER
Blend. Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until frothy. Serve your keto coffee immediately.
Doing so emulsifies the fats and gets you that creamy, smooth consistency with a frothy top.
METHOD 2: MILK FROTHER
Froth. Add all ingredients to a mug or tall glass. Use a milk frother (or immersion blender) to emulsify until frothy, then transfer to a mug if needed. Serve your bulletproof coffee immediately.
BULLETPROOF COFFEE BENEFITS
Why drink coffee with butter? Aside from tasting like a delicious latte, learning how to make bulletproof coffee keto comes with several key benefits:
Energy – Rather than causing a jittery feeling, butter in coffee supports a slower release of caffeine. That’s because fat takes more time to break down; blending creates small droplets of this fat called micelles, which bind to caffeine molecules for a more sustained feeling of energy []. It can even help with avoiding keto flu. Focus – A steaming cup of bullet coffee keeps me super focused when I’m working. MCT’s, which stand for medium chain triglycerides (not to be confused with the bad kind, these are not that!), are a very clean form of energy that is efficiently metabolized by the liver. So, that helps with both staying focused and energized [].
Appetite suppression – Using butter in coffee makes it more filling, all while keeping insulin levels low. A good bulletproof coffee recipe does a great job of curbing your appetite, thanks to the MCTs []. I drink it in the morning and am usually set until a late lunch. Supports ketosis – The MCTs in keto coffee have been shown to help reach ketosis (on a high fat low carb diet) more quickly and to support good ketone levels for this lifestyle [, *].
