My favorite way to start any morning is with a steamy cup of Bulletproof Coffee. Bulletproof Coffee (or Butter Coffee) is a rich, creamy coffee drink filled with healthy fats. This pick-me-up is made with coffee, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil. “Bullet Coffee” has many added health benefits that I just don’t get from regular black coffee. When I need a little extra fuel in my day, you will catch me whipping up a batch.
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What’s in this Bulletproof Coffee Recipe?
Bulletproof Coffee is a science-based approach to nutrition and wellness that is tried, tested, and proven to make life more awesome. It’s important to use the right ingredients, and there are lots of variations and add-ins I’ve come to love. A base recipe for Bulletproof Coffee includes:
- Coffee: I love that Bulletproof coffee beans are clean, toxin-tested, and ethically sourced. The whole beans and grounds produce some of the tastiest coffee I’ve ever had.
- Ghee: While you can use regular butter, ghee makes this recipe lactose-free! I love to find a ghee that is grass-fed and chock full of butyrate, Omega-3s, vitamin A, and CLA. Plus, ghee makes this the creamiest latte you’ve ever had. Trust me!
- MCT Oil: MCT Oil is sourced from coconuts and contains two of the most ketogenic MCTs in coconut oil: C8 and C10. MCT’s are saturated fatty acids that are easier to digest than other types of fat, so they’re great for digestion. Generally, the MCT oil in bulletproof coffee will help you feel full and satisfied, will give you more energy, and will give you a clear, focused mind.
I’ve heard that healthy fats from butter and MCT oil help to stop food cravings that often happen when drinking coffee. Win win!
Optional Ingredients and Add Ins
In my recipe, I chose to include pink salt and ground cinnamon. These ingredients are totally optional, but they do have some great health benefits!
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt contains over 84 minerals and trace elements. It helps me stay hydrated and healthy throughout the day. Plus, it enhances the flavors of this coffee even more!
- Ground Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative damage. It’s also anti-inflammatory and has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. It can also help reduce blood sugar levels and keep them more stable throughout the day, which can help curb cravings. Adding just a little bit to my coffee not only gives me all of these benefits, but it also tastes delicious!
Serving Suggestions
I love this keto coffee with protein powder or Collagen Peptides stirred in, stevia or agave nectar for a bit of sweetness, or unsweetened cocoa powder for a touch of chocolatey flavor.
5-Star Review
“I made exactly per the recipe except I used coconut oil instead of MCT oil because I don’t have any. Plus I used freshly made homemade butter! It’s delicious!!!” – Lilly
“I love ghee coffee as one of the best morning beverages. It gives me energy, stamina, and health benefits like constipation cure, immunity boost, etc.” – Lucia Smith
Bulletproof Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Bulletproof Brewed Coffee hot, click to find out more
- 2 tablespoons Ghee click to find out more
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil click to find out more
- pinch pink salt optional
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until fully combined and smooth.12 ounces Bulletproof Brewed Coffee, 2 tablespoons Ghee, 1 tablespoon MCT oil, pinch pink salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides or medium-chain fatty acids. This type of fat is most often derived from coconut oil or palm oil. MCT oil is colorless, odorless, and stays liquid at room temperature, which makes it perfect for blending into drinks, smoothies, and other recipes. It’s great for added energy and a sharper brain! It also suppresses hunger, provides quick/clean energy, supports immune health, and can help you lose unwanted fat.
Pink Himalayan sea salt contains over 84 minerals and trace elements, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and iron, so it’s more than just a flavoring for meals and recipes. I love the little zip (plus all the minerals!) it adds to this recipe, but it’s totally optional.
Those following a ketogenic diet focus on high-fat, low-carb. So keto coffee generally refers to any coffee recipe that contains healthy fats and no sugars. Drinking black coffee is fine on this diet, but adding healthy fats, as in this bulletproof coffee recipe, makes it a better option than regular coffee.
Coffee with butter might sound strange at first, but it’s not as crazy as it sounds! Adding a pat of butter to your coffee can add a good dose of healthy fat to your diet first thing in the mornings, especially if you usually drink coffee on an empty stomach. This helps give you energy so that you don’t end up with a caffeine crash. Butter also makes your coffee super creamy, like the best latte.
If you’re doing a traditional fast, where you’re abstaining from all food and drink, then yes, bulletproof coffee will break your fast. However, if you’re focusing on staying in ketosis, then bulletproof coffee won’t interfere with that.
Hi Becky,
I love this bulletproof coffee! You have beautiful photos in your blog as well. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve included it in my top 10 creative coffee roundup post. This is the link if you want to check it out.
https://www.happierwithtea.com/index.php/2020/04/14/best-coffee-recipes/
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I loved it. This is my first time drinking bullet proof coffee and is great. Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m glad you loved it!!
Loved this version adding pink salt and cinnamon! Thanks.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!
Oh my god I just had it n I add protein powder it was out of this world, you convert me , totally gonna stick to this as my morning boost????????
Yum that sounds delicious!!
Love this –
Thank you, Joan!!
This was delicious! I used a k-cup wi th 8oz of water, blended with grass fed butter and mct oil and that nasty bitterness of the coffee was gone! Love it thank you Becky!
You’re welcome!! I’m glad to hear you loved it!
Hi Becky, is bullet proof coffee meant to be your “breakfast” or an addition too?? I am finding lots of conflicting information on this.
Bulletproof coffee is great for Keto and intermittent fasting because it shouldn’t break your fast, so I guess it would be considered breakfast! I love it. I can fast for MUCH longer by adding the MCT oil.
I had no desire to try bullet coffee…then went for lunch yesterday and thought I would try it…now I am going out in the morning to get another…best ever ????
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Margaret!
I made this today and it is very delicious but I added 2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream and stevia to it. I was wondering it that is ok to do ??
no. Thats just coffee.
I like your gentle way and video!
Thank you, Kelly!!