What is bulletproof coffee, you ask? Quite simply, it's coffee mixed with butter and oil to help you feel satiated, alert, and focused to start your day. A few sips of this piping hot keto coffee emulsion, and you’ll be ready to take on the world. This recipe shows you how to make bulletproof coffee right at home. Fill ‘er up!
June 19 2016 by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Beverage
What is bulletproof coffee, you ask? Quite simply, it's coffee mixed with butter and oil to help you feel satiated, alert, and focused to start your day. A few sips of this piping hot keto coffee emulsion, and you’ll be ready to take on the world. This recipe shows you how to make bulletproof coffee right at home. Fill ‘er up!
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1 servingservings
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240 ml hot coffee freshly brewed
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp MCT oil or coconut oil
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Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
Serve immediately.
Recommended special equipment
Blender or food processor
Is butter coffee or Bulletproof® coffee good for weight loss?
No, it's not. Sure, if you drink butter coffee or the so called Bulletproof® coffee instead of having breakfast you might lose some weight. But you'd likely lose even more weight with a breakfast consisting of only black coffee (or just a little milk), i.e. intermittent fasting.
Here's an article on the subject: Is drinking coffee with butter and oil the key to weight loss?
The main benefits of butter coffee are long-lasting satiety and energy, and possibly a feeling of mental clarity (due to ketones, and the caffeine).Why add butter and oil to your coffee?
The fat provides satiety and helps curb cravings. The amount of fat can be adjusted to your liking. It can be a good idea to start off with a small amount, lets say a teaspoon, of MCT oil and work your way up to a full tablespoon if you feel good doing so. Some people experience stomach problems if adding too much oil at once.
The fat together with the caffeine from the coffee will give you a boost of energy to start your day. If caffeine isn't your thing, go ahead and try it with decaf. It won't give you quite the same effect but you will still have a great-tasting and filling drink.
MCT oil can be ordered online, but if you don't want to use it or can't find it, try unflavored coconut oil instead.
Add flavor
Make this recipe your own by adding your favorite flavors to it. Add some unsweetened cocoa powder and you'll have a butter mocha. Or why not try some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. If you feel like adding sweetness to your coffee, check out our guide to keto sweeteners.
This recipe works with hot tea or even bone broth, too, so give it a try. Or if chocolate is your thing, try our keto hot chocolate... a very low-carb morning indulgence!
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Kandice
June 23 2019
Hello. I IF 16:8. My window to eat is 12p-8p, fast from 8pm -12p. I am also vegetarian & will follow the vegetarian Keto plan. Is is okay for the Bullet Proof coffee to be my first “meal” at 12pm to break my fast? Next meal would be around 3:30-4, and last meal by 8pm.
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Angel
June 24 2019
See Also30 Recipe Ideas for Any MealHomemade Ranch Dressing Recipe: Healthy, Delicious, and SimplePeppermint Fudge (Easy Vegan Recipe) - Crowded KitchenPowder Mix Recipe for Daily Homemade Chai Lattes!Can anybody tell me if they worked out the first week and just focused on the diet first to lose weight? I don't want overwhelm myself but just the first two weeks stay on top of the meals until I get use to it. Thanks
I have not worked out at all and have lost 31 lbs over just a few months (and truth be told 'cheat' way too much with family things like birthdays and holidays). As of right now I feel I'm still too overweight to work out and not feel like I'm dying! lAnd while I can majorly feel the difference since losing the weight, I think once I lose another 20-30 I'll feel good enough to start working out, at that point I'm fully expecting the weight to just melt off. My son will graduate from his Special Forces training in Dec, and I want him to be as proud of me as I am of him on that day! :)
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
June 25 2019
Hello. I IF 16:8. My window to eat is 12p-8p, fast from 8pm -12p. I am also vegetarian & will follow the vegetarian Keto plan. Is is okay for the Bullet Proof coffee to be my first “meal” at 12pm to break my fast? Next meal would be around 3:30-4, and last meal by 8pm.
Results are going to vary from person to person. If you are happy with the success that you are seeing, then this could work well for you!
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Juliet Somers
July 9 2019
I went to the site you suggested for MCT oil ( which I've never heard off before as I'm new to Keto) but read on the page that it's either made from coconut oil or palm oil. Is there a difference in 100% coconut oil and MCT made from coconut oil, as I try to avoid anything with palm oil
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
July 10 2019
I went to the site you suggested for MCT oil ( which I've never heard off before as I'm new to Keto) but read on the page that it's either made from coconut oil or palm oil. Is there a difference in 100% coconut oil and MCT made from coconut oil, as I try to avoid anything with palm oil
MCT Oil is made from coconut oil. If you don't want to purchase MCT, you can also use regular coconut oil.
https://www.amazon.com/ospublishing/story/02b68cb9-7016-4d65-9739-830...206
Sheetal
July 19 2019
I lost weight without adding to my exercise routine
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Jade
October 24 2019
Hi Bridgette,
I tried working out and ended up feeling very light headed and dizzy. I think for the first week, your body is already adjusting to ketosis so it may not be the best idea. But everyone is different! I went straight in with my weights routine... maybe something lighter wouldn't have made me feel so ill- 1 comment removed
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zoracle
January 4 2020
I am highly reactive to Egg, Dairy, and Nuts (i.e. Almond/almond flour). I am struggling to find recipes for breakfast. It would be helpful for meal planning to filter out allergens and be able to search for meals that do not have these core items. please assist/suggest. I can only eat eggs in baked products and I cannot use almond flour at all. Dairy exacerbates my joints. I am new to Diet Doctor so it may be a case of not knowing enough to filter for these items when customizing the meal planner. thank you.
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
January 7 2020
I am highly reactive to Egg, Dairy, and Nuts (i.e. Almond/almond flour). I am struggling to find recipes for breakfast. It would be helpful for meal planning to filter out allergens and be able to search for meals that do not have these core items. please assist/suggest. I can only eat eggs in baked products and I cannot use almond flour at all. Dairy exacerbates my joints. I am new to Diet Doctor so it may be a case of not knowing enough to filter for these items when customizing the meal planner. thank you.
Thank you for your feedback, we hope to be able to offer more advanced filtering options in the future.
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minisareen
January 27 2020
I am allergic to egg can you give me some receipes without egg.
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
January 28 2020
I am allergic to egg can you give me some receipes without egg.
We have a whole collection of egg free breakfasts!
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/egg-free-breakfast- 1 comment removed
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plarrimore1
June 18 2020
I want to loose weight do i need to count the carbs?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
June 18 2020
I want to loose weight do i need to count the carbs?
Yes, it is important to know how many carbs are in the meals you're eating. You can also sign up for our free two week challenge to help get started.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/get-started216
Cristina
July 17 2020
It took me about 2 1/2 weeks to get back to my regular workout, without the lightheaded dragging feeling. While your body gets used to the keto, its best to take it easy, and maybe just go through the motions (just so you don't lose your momentum) and you will know when to push yourself again. Good luck!
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Lois
August 15 2020
I'm looking to start the diet, can I have fresh fruit as a snack in between my meals.
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
August 16 2020
I'm looking to start the diet, can I have fresh fruit as a snack in between my meals.
Hi, Lois! Most fruits are too high carb, but occasional berries can be a good choice. Here's our fruit guide for more info! https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/fruits
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Zachary
September 1 2020
How do I edit the meal plans?
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Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
September 1 2020
How do I edit the meal plans?
With the meal plan open, look for the pink paper and pencil icon at the top right of a meal. That is an edit button for that meal. When you click that icon, you will be able to search for a new recipe to use for that meal slot.
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Una
September 19 2020
I have kept up my regular gym and walking regime as normal, and I'm pushing 70 rather than 60. It keeps me occupied, engaged with others at the gym so excellent for mental health and energy.
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Una
September 19 2020
Absolutely not, sadly. It is full of sugar, full of carbs and = apart from about four small strawberries on pancakes for breakfast, very few berries - just not allowed. Snacking is discouraged as well. Best to stick to a meal plan to see if the Keto diet suits you. You'll ever be hungry, and I ant even eat all that is allowed in a day. I now tend to skip breakfast altogether - a occasional butter/bullet coffee, which Tom Watson, oe of our British politicians sweas by. He lost absolute stones on this Keto diet - Google him! There is a very good article on here, DD, somewhere about the 'evils' of fruit and the amount of carbs in it all and sugar.
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Una
September 19 2020
,.. never (not ever) be hungry. Good luck!
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Dorene
June 23 2021
Hi is there anyone with type 2 diabetes on this? Can you share some recipes or meal plans that would help with hypoglycaemia. Thanks!
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
June 25 2021
Hi is there anyone with type 2 diabetes on this? Can you share some recipes or meal plans that would help with hypoglycaemia. Thanks!
You can sign up for our free two-week challenge at this link. Two weeks of meal plans with recipes and shopping lists as well as daily educational emails.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/get-startedHere's our guide to type 2 diabetes.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/diabetes226
DEBORAH
July 12 2021
I was initially appalled at the idea of bullet proof coffee, but tried it and now I'm a convert. I add some cream to mine and find it is a great way to get an extra boost to get into solid ketosis, and can gear up to do one meal a day or a 24 - 48 hr fast using BP coffee for a meal because it is so so satiating with zero carbs. It has no real nutrition so not something you want to do a lot of, but a handy tool to wean yourself off food "addictions" on a path to intermittent fasting.
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sahar
September 21 2021
how much fat can we take daily on keto? when it says 99% fat, does it mean we ate all the fat we needed for day and shouldn't eat more fat for the rest of the day?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
September 21 2021
how much fat can we take daily on keto? when it says 99% fat, does it mean we ate all the fat we needed for day and shouldn't eat more fat for the rest of the day?
That will depend on many factors. Here is our guide which goes into this topic in detail.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/how-much-fat229
Aileen Sanchez Garcia
January 24 2022
Can I drink bulletproof coffee everyday? Does it affect my cholesterol? Thanks
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
January 24 2022
Can I drink bulletproof coffee everyday? Does it affect my cholesterol? Thanks
This will depend on your goals regarding weight loss, etc. Many people don't need to add extra fat to their drinks and meals just for the sake of it. You should always avoid drinking significant amounts of fat if you’re not hungry. Here's our cholesterol guide that should be helpful! https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/cholesterol-basics
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Lizzy
February 26 2022
I really dislike coffee so was wondering if you can put MCT or coconut oil into a cup of Tea?
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
February 28 2022
I really dislike coffee so was wondering if you can put MCT or coconut oil into a cup of Tea?
You can certainly use tea instead of coffee!
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Rachel Stevens
February 20 2023
If you've never used MTC oil before, start small. I would suggest 1/2 a tsp and work your way up to larger amounts. You may find yourself running to the restroom if you start at 1 tbs!
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