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.
What is a pat of butter? Do I have to melt the butter before putting in my coffee??
A pat of butter is about the size of the little foil butter you’d get at restaurants! Yes, you’ll melt the butter, there is a video that you will find helpful that I recommend watching!
Will a hand held mixer/blender work as well as a regular blender? Or does it really have to go in a blender….can I just stir ingredients into coffee?
A regular blender is best to really immerse all the ingredients together!
Didn’t think I’d like coffee without creamer…this is good and rich!! Great tips!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Jennifer!
I don’t understand the point of adding salt. Does it make the coffee salty?
It’s optional if you would prefer to omit it, you definitely can!
Salt will help with the acidity.
The salt is for the minerals (pink salt not table salt). But does alter the flavor slightly not in a bad way. Also a great tip for those who love creamer, is adding a little bit of coconut cream! Great recipe and thank you!
Love the coconut cream addition 🙌🏻
Delicious!!! This was perfect the perfect way to start the day! Liked that it didn’t separate either. Thank you!! So good
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
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Unfortunately, the ads are what help make the site free for readers! At the top of the page, there is a link that takes you right to the recipe and you can skip over what you don’t want to read!
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Well, good thing it is free! Thanks for visiting Sammy!
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Use an ad blocker. I use ABP and do not see any ads on this site.
yes. That works. Funny how people complain, and it turns out to be their incompetence!!
Can this be made into a smoothie?
I actually have a recipe for that! Here is the link: https://www.thecookierookie.com/bulletproof-coffee-smoothie/ :)
HI Becky,
Where can I get/buy MTC oil? Would love to try and make this coffee.
Angie Carey
You can usually buy at any grocery or supplement store!
Coconut oil works the same. 1/2 butter, 1/2 coconut oil
HI Becky,
I would like to know where I could purchace the MTC oil?
That coffee looks really good! Getting bored with the same old regular coffee.
Any grocery or supplement store should carry it!
YUM♥
I’m glad you love it!!