Bulletproof Coffee is a rich, creamy coffee drink filled with healthy fats. This Keto drink (sometimes called butter coffee) is made with coffee, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil. “Bullet Coffee” has many added health benefits that you don’t get from regular black coffee. This recipe is popular in the keto and paleo communities and is said to help with weight loss. Learn how to make bulletproof coffee and make this your new morning fuel.
Bulletproof Coffee Recipe
Bullet coffee is a creamy, delicious drink that will fuel you with energy. Whether you’re looking for keto coffee or just something new to start your mornings, this drink is for you!
This recipe is so easy to make and it is so good. Essentially, it is fresh brewed coffee blended together with unsalted, grass-fed butter and MCT oil. I also added some pink salt and ground cinnamon to give it some more flavor.
The are a lot of great things about this butter coffee recipe: it’s keto-friendly, it gives you a steady boost of energy without the typical caffeine crash, it’s filled with healthy fats, and it will stop those hunger pains that are common after drinking a cup of coffee.
Using butter instead of milk or creamer also makes it the creamiest, best tasting coffee ever!
This keto coffee recipe is great, whether you’re following the full keto diet or not. I can’t get over how creamy it is, and I love the added cinnamon for an extra kick!
What is Bulletproof Coffee?
To put it simply, this recipe is brewed coffee blended with grass-fed butter and MCT oil. It’s touted as a coffee that will give you more energy and help you lose weight.
It’s a popular recipe with those on a paleo or keto diet because of the healthy fats. It’s a delicious, rich, creamy coffee drink to start your morning!
Bulletproof Coffee is a science-based approach to nutrition and wellness that is tried, tested and proven to make your life more awesome. Even better, you get to decide what more awesome means to YOU.
It’s important to use the right ingredients, and luckily Bulletproof has us covered with everything we need to start our day the right way!
Benefits of starting your day with Bulletproof Coffee Recipe
There are a lot of benefits to this drink over other types of coffee, especially for those following a paleo or keto diet. Many people swear by the health benefits of making coffee with butter.
Benefits of Bulletproof Coffee:
- Coffee usually gives you a caffeine buzz in the beginning, but can also lead to a crash later on. This recipe will give you a longer, steadier boost of energy.
- Healthy fats from butter & MCT oil help to stop food cravings that often happen when drinking coffee. So theoretically it could help you lose weight.
- Without getting too scientific, MCTs are saturated fatty acids that are easier to digest than other types of fat, so it is great for digestion.
- Generally, the MCT oil in bulletproof coffee will help you feel full & satisfied, will give you more energy, and give you a clear, focused mind.
How to Make Bullet Coffee – Step by Step
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
It’s so easy to make! Easy enough that you can make it every single morning without too many extra steps. Stock up on the necessary ingredients (coffee, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil), and you’ll have everything ready to get your day started with a boost of energy.
I also added in pink salt and ground cinnamon to add some more flavor, but they are totally optional.
- Brew a pot of coffee as you normally would.
- Mix coffee, butter, MCT oil (and salt & cinnamon if using) into a blender
- Blend until smooth and serve hot
What is MCT Oil and what are the benefits?
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! Other benefits of MCT oil include:
- Suppresses hunger
- Provides quick/clean energy
- Can help you lose unwanted fat
- Supports immune health
What is Pink Salt and why is it healthy?
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.
What are some optional add-ins?
There are so many options for how to jazz up this recipe. Here are a few things we have tried in our morning routine.
Add-In Ideas
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Protein Powders
- Collagen Peptides (affiliate link)
- Stevia or Agave Nectar for a bit of sweetness
- See the recipe card for more ideas!
What makes this coffee recipe Keto Friendly?
Those following a ketogenic diet focus on high-fat, low-carb. So keto coffee generally refers to any coffee that is keto-friendly, i.e. a 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.
Keto Coffee Variations
This simple recipe is a go-to, but I have a couple other keto coffee recipes that I love too! So if you’re looking for some variations and other ideas, try my Vanilla Keto Coffee Recipe and my Coffee Smoothie version (yes! a coffee smoothie!).
I hope you guys try this recipe. The bulletproof coffee benefits should be enough to convince you (healthy fats, steady energy, sign me up!), but don’t forget that it’s super tasty too!
See More Coffee Recipes
This Bulletproof Coffee Recipe is our go-to caffeine treat, but be sure to try our other favorites as well! They’re sure to make a morning person out of anyone.
If you’ve never tried butter coffee, then now is the time. You’ll be surprised by how delicious it is, even better than milk or cream.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Optional Quicker Ingredient (SEE NOTE)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until fully combined and smooth.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
Nutrition Information
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!!! No pic because it’s in a metal coffee mug. :-(
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Those sound like great swaps!
Can I use my freshly brewed coffee? Or does it have to be the store-bought bullet proof coffee to be called a “bullet proof coffee”. Sorry for my dumb question.
There are no dumb questions!! You can absolutely use any freshly brewed coffee you like. Bulletproof coffee simply has added vitamins in some of their blends.
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. Ghee coffee is approved in keto diet planning. I love keto ghee coffee to start my morning chores.
To know more : https://milkio.co.nz/ghee-coffee/
Thanks for sharing, Lucia!
Why does this coffee look light – as if cream were used? Made it exactly & it is much darker
Some added for taste!
Morning Corbin. I just made my first cup and after stirring it up with a spoon it was black but after mixing it with a hand Braun it was creamy brown. Go figure.
Butter is made from cream.
If i wanted to boil the coffee in a pot.how much water do i put? I dont have any coffee maker to brew my coffee
12 ounces!
I’m allergic to dairy. Can I use vegan plant based butter?
You can sure try!
Made my first bullet coffee today, was really surprised at how it tasted, it was frothy and delicious I added organ clean protein for a little creamer instead of stevia.
Thanks for sharing your success with us, Shirley!
For those of you who wonder why the color change, the immersion blender acts as an industrial butter churn. I really appreciate your endeavor to post on things such as bulletproof coffee. Many of us who are trying to jump in to a healthier lifestyle, heal our “inner doctor” so to speak.. it really helps with visuals, video’s and why we use certain ingredients. I DEFinately need to find my happy combinations. My nutrition/acupuncturist suggested grass-fed butter over MCT (too potent) and Ghee tastes gross. I added a chocolate protein shake powder (1/4 the recommended dose), and it tastes like a mocha :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Can I make this with just butter and coffee and maple syrup? I know it won’t have the benefit of the MCT but would it still turn out?
You can give it a shot!
if you put maple syrup, or agave, or many other sweeteners that are not keto appropriate then you will not experience the effects of this coffee in the same way. you’re body will spike insulin and move away from burning fat for energy. totally defeats the purpose.
So delicious!
Thanks for stopping by, Megan!