Easy Bulletproof Coffee Recipe

by: Heidi Suydam

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Easy Bulletproof Coffee Recipe, A Quick, Simple, Satisfying Recipe

I was introduced to Bulletproof Coffee when I started a Keto eating journey with my family in 2019.

​I started learning about "keto coffee" and was immediately open to trying it! 

The fact that bullettproof coffee has so many health benefits is a huge bonus and another reason it is part of my everyday morning routine even when I am not eating keto!

What is Bulletproof coffee anyway?

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In a nutshell, it is a high fat, low-carb creamy, frothy coffee drink made with butter and oil.

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As a coffee lover, I am always interested in different types of coffee, especially DIY recipes I can easily make at home. The creamier the better and in the creamy category Bulletproof coffee delivers! 

But really, what is all the rage, right? Why is Bulletproof coffee so great anyway?

This easy DIY coffee recipe that is meant to replace your breakfast meal and can be made with things you already have at home and in addition to being creamy and delicious has some extra perks. 


Bulletproof coffee benefits include:

• Increase in mental clarity
• Promote energy/alertness
• Curbs cravings thus promoting weight loss
• Speeds up metabolism

Need I say more? 

I love the fact that coffee is good for you. It is one of my favorite drinks and not one I plan to eliminate as I age. Although I have reached the point in life where watching what time of day I stop drinking caffeinated drinks is important (hello midlife, if you aren’t there yet, you will be one day!).

Sadly (for me!) it is possible to drink too much coffee, counteracting the health benefits. It is also not surprisingly possible to make your coffee unhealthy with what you are adding to it.

To keep your coffee intake healthy here are a few tips from Bulletproof.com:

“Research supports the idea that coffee is awesome. But there are two important caveats to keep in mind:
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1. Don’t overdo it. Up to 400mg of caffeine, a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults, according to the Mayo Clinic. That’s about four cups of brewed coffee.

2. Be aware of what you’re adding to your cup. Most scientific studies are examining caffeine or plain coffee, not pumpkin spice lattes. Keep reading to learn what you should limit — and what coffee add-ins to enjoy instead.”

An easy bulletproof coffee is a great option to add to your meal plans if you are a coffee drinker if you are on keto (or not) if you want to enjoy the increased mental clarity, energy and metabolism boost!

Whenever I start anything new in my life I like to try it for free before I make any investment. 

This is why, at first, it was important for me to be able to make this coffee recipe without purchasing a single thing. Mission accomplished! 

I started with this easy bulletproof coffee recipe.

• Black coffee
• Butter (grass fed is best and recommended but honestly I use what I have)
• Oil  - regular old coconut oil.
• Stevia Sweetener & a dash of cinnamon on top (look at that yummy foamy cream!)

You do need some type of blending device. This coffee needs to be blended or the oil will remain separated. You can use any type of blending device. A regular blender, hand blender, or my new favorite magic bullet blender.

A frequent question about mixing bulletproof coffee is "how can I mix coconut oil into my coffee without a blender?" 
You can do this with a blender bottle. One of those plastic bottles with the little metal whisk ball inside for mixing shakes (commonly seen at gyms or sold with protein powders). I have not tried this but if you don't own any type of blender and you have one of these go for it!

If you don’t have coconut oil, you can skip it and use butter only. 
The Bulletproof coffee recipe we are familiar with today originated from a Tibetan butter tea.

Dave Asprey was inspired by a creamy tea made with yak butter. He was given this tea by a woman in the Tibetan mountains, felt the mental clarity after drinking it, and crafted a coffee recipe based on this experience.

Bulletproof coffee is commonly referred to as butter coffee or keto butter coffee. Butter is really the key ingredient. The coconut oil adds healthy fats and a long list of health benefits. Grass-fed butter is the healthiest option but I use whatever butter I have on hand (real butter though, not margarine).

Ghee (clarified butter) is also a great option for any bullet coffee.

Why coconut oil?

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You may be wondering, why coconut oil and not another type of oil. Coconut oil has a long list of health benefits. I even use it in my regular, everyday cooking and baking!

The Top 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Coconut Oil / Healthline.com

Contains healthy fatty acids.
May boost heart health
May encourage fat burning.
May have antimicrobial effects.
May reduce hunger.
May reduce seizures.
May rais HDL (good) cholesterol.
May protect skin, hair, and teeth.
May boost brain function in Alzheimer's disease.
May help reduce harmful abdominal fat.

It has become popular to use MCT oil instead of regular coconut oil in some versions of Bulletproof coffee. 
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“MCT stands for medium-chain triglyceride, a compound that is made up of medium-chain fatty acids, fat molecules that have between six and 12 carbon molecules. Most fats in the animals or plants that we eat are made up of long-chain triglycerides (or LCTs), which have more than 12 carbon molecules. LCT fats include those found in meat, fish, avocados, nuts, seeds and soybean oil. MCTs, on the other hand, are naturally occurring only in coconut and palm oil, human breast milk and in full-fat cow and goat milk.” - US News & World Report, Should You Add MCT Oil to Your Diet?

I drink this easy bulletproof coffee every day!

After consistently drinking Bulletproof coffee using the simple keto coffee recipe of butter and coconut oil mentioned above I replaced the coconut oil with an MCT oil and also started to add Collagen Peptides to my bulletproof coffee every morning.

There are many different versions of homemade bulletproof coffee all with varying amounts of fats and calories. Some include nut butters, adding vanilla or other flavors. I like to go with a simple bulletproof coffee recipe.
 
Personally, I find drinking bulletproof coffee does increase my mental clarity and energy. I do think it helps my metabolism as well, although if I am honest, and I always want to be, I am currently in a midlife mode that is making it difficult for me to lose weight so I am not currently trying to lose weight ( to keep my sanity). 
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Here are a few of the easy homemade bulletproof coffee recipes I use:

3 Easy Bulletproof Coffee Recipes

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Simple Bulletproof Coffee / Easy Keto Coffee

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Bulletproof Coffee Ingredients:

• 8 oz black coffee brewed
• 2 tablespoons butter (grass-fed is best)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

How to make bulletproof coffee:
1. Brew coffee with your preferred method
2. pour coffee into blending device
3. add butter & coconut oil
4. Blend thoroughly 
5. pour into a mug
6. add natural sweetener to taste (optional)
7. dash of cinnamon (optional)
8. enjoy!

Bulletproof Coffee with MCT & Collagen

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Bulletproof coffee ingredients:

• 8 oz black coffee brewed
• 2 tablespoons butter (grass-fed is best)
• 1 tablespoon MCT oil
• 1 scoop collagen peptides unflavored 

How to make bulletproof coffee:
1. Brew coffee with your preferred method
2. pour coffee into blending device
3. add butter & MCT oil
4. Blend thoroughly 
5. pour into a mug
6. add natural sweetener to taste (optional)
7. dash of cinnamon (optional)
8. enjoy!

Creamy Nutbutter Bulletproof Coffee (vegan)

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Bulletproof Coffee Ingredients

• 8 oz. black coffee brewed
• 1 tablespoon creamy almond butter
• 1 tablespoon MCT or coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (not keto so omit and add natural no sugar sweetner if making keto coffee)
• 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional)

How to make bulletproof coffee:
1. Brew coffee with your preferred method
2. pour coffee into blending device
3. add almond butter & MCT oil
4. add maple syrup (if using)
5. Blend thoroughly 
6. pour into a mug
7. if not using maple syrup - add natural sweetener to taste (optional)
8. dash of cinnamon (optional)
9. enjoy!

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I absolutely love my creamy, frothy, delicious bulletproof coffee every morning! If you try this recipe let me know! Or if you have any questions I would love to help. Comment here or contact me on socials. 

Some of my best blogging friends are sharing some of their favorite recipes today too!
You are sure to find some cocktails, healthy bites and delicious treats as you visit their blogs. 

Check out my blogging friends' recipes here:

D'Arcy @ Dear D'Arcy 
Rosemary @ Distinctly Southern Style 
Gwen @ Gwen Lives Well 
Kim @ For a Good Life After 50 
Rebecca Phillips @ R You Ready to Organize 
LeNysha @ Fifty Fab and Traveling 
Sherri @ A Woman Thing 
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