Bulletproof Coffee Recipe
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Learn how to make this bulletproof coffee recipe and change your morning routine for the better. Made with 3 ingredients, it’s smooth and rich, and it’ll keep you satisfied for hours!
Coffee is an essential part of my morning routine. It’s my morning beverage of choice, and I usually keep a cup on hand well until mid-afternoon.
While I love my keto coffee, I’ve been interested in the butter coffee trend. I was apprehensive at first, since you know, it’s just butter and coffee, but after I tried it, I’ve been hooked.
What is bulletproof coffee?
Bulletproof coffee, AKA ‘boosted coffee’ or ‘butter coffee,’ is a unique concoction made from coffee, butter, and MCT oil–a caffeine-free energy source known for offering an energy boost and mental focus.
When blended, you get a rich, creamy coffee designed to curb morning hunger pangs, improve digestion, and give you energy.
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Why I love bulletproof coffee
- It’s cheaper. While store-bought creamers and specialty coffees can be convenient, making them at home is always more cost-effective.
- Fast. Just add all the ingredients to your blender and give it a blend.
- Keeps you full. The butter helps you feel satisfied, so if you skipped breakfast or are pushing through a hard workout, it can help prevent a crash.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“I drink this every morning. It’s delicious and filling. I don’t feel hungry until dinner time.” – Diana
Key Ingredients
Here’s what goes into bullet coffee, along with kitchen notes. The complete list with measurements is in the recipe card below.
- Brewed coffee. Obviously, the start of the show is coffee, but you’ll want to look for high-quality beans, as some can contain mold toxins. I prefer dark-roasted coffee, but you can use any roast.
- Grass-fed unsalted butter. I suggest using grass-fed butter because it has a higher concentration of certain vitamins and a richer, creamier texture.
- MCT oil. Basically, a dietary supplement made up of medium-chain triglycerides. It’s a type of healthy fat derived from coconut oil that’s believed to aid in mental focus and energy and increase ketone production (source).
How to make bulletproof coffee
Step 1- Blend. Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend for 30 seconds or until combined and frothy.
Step 2- Serve. Pour the coffee into a glass or coffee mug and enjoy!
Arman’s recipe tips
- Switch up the butter. If you don’t have grass-fed butter, I recommend using ghee. If you want to make a vegan coffee, use coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Coffee to fat ratio. If you want to make a double batch of butter coffee, or you don’t want to keep coming back to my recipe, just remember the coffee-to-fat ratio. 1 tablespoon of fat + 12 ounces of coffee (or 10 ounces for a stronger brew)
- Use a milk frother. If I don’t feel like dirtying a blender, I’ll melt the butter in my coffee cup, add the rest of the ingredients, and use a milk frother to blend.
- Make iced coffee. Serve it over ice.
Recipe variations
- Make a mocha. Add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, a splash of almond milk, honey (or any sweetener, like my keto honey) to taste, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream.
- Add extracts. Try 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, peppermint extract, or almond extract.
- Add adaptogens. Adaptogens are herbs or other natural supplements that give the body a nutrient boost. Some of my favorites to add to butter coffee are collagen peptides, turmeric, or mushroom powders.
- Add spices. Like cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or a pinch of salt.
How to store leftovers
To store: I recommend enjoying your coffee fresh since the oils will harden in the fridge. That said, you can store leftover coffee in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days, then microwave it when you’re ready to drink.
To freeze: Store leftover coffee in an ice cube tray, freeze it, then store the ice cubes in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. To reblend, add the cubes to a blender with a splash of water or coffee.
Frequently asked questions
Technically, yes. If you don’t have MCT oil, coconut oil can be used, but it won’t have as strong an effect because MCTs aren’t concentrated.
Unfortunately, yes, butter coffee has enough calories to break a fast, so if you’re intermittently fasting, stick to black coffee.
✅ Nutrition reviewed
“I recommend bulletproof coffee to my clients who typically skip breakfast, but would benefit from a little something first thing in the morning.” – Felicia Newell, MScAHN, RD, CPT.
Bulletproof Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp + 1 teaspoon grass fed butter * See notes
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil
Instructions
- Add the brewed coffee, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil into a high-speed blender and blend for 30 seconds or until completely combined and frothy.
- Pour into a glass or coffee mug and enjoy.
Notes
- Dairy free: Use dairy free butter or ghee.
- Tips: See my recipe tips above for making the best bullet coffee.
- Leftovers: You can store keto coffee for later only if you plan to enjoy it chilled.
Nutrition
More low carb coffee recipes
- Cold brew concentrate– Rich, dark, and easy to make ahead. All you do is mix it with water, and you’re good to go!
- Keto iced coffee– Who says you need sugar and syrups to make a quality iced coffee?
- Keto frappuccino– I tested this recipe endlessly to properly replicate the famous Starbucks drink, minus the carbs and sugar.
- Protein coffee– Adding protein powder to a simple coffee transforms this to a power-packed breakfast or snack.
Originally published March 2021
I drink this every morning. It’s delicious and filling. I don’t feel hungry until dinner time.
Love that, Diana!
Definitely takes the weight off, “the hunger and gives you great energy.
Arman,
This coffee recipe sounds good. But I’ve never heard of MCT oil. Where can this be purchased.
Thank you!
Hi Vivian! Online and health food stores 🙂