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It’s starting to feel a little like fall already, even though it technically won’t be for a few more weeks. Days like this are my favorite – still warm, but not too hot. They make my daily keto butter coffee that much better! But to be honest, I’m pretty obsessed with this bulletproof coffee recipe year round.
What Is Bulletproof Coffee?
Bulletproof coffee is coffee made with either butter or ghee, AND either coconut oil or MCT oil. Along with chaffles, it’s become a trend in the keto community over the last couple of years.
The Bulletproof coffee brand is known for making coffee with butter. You’ve probably heard of it – it’s so popular that the name itself is almost synonymous with their delicious coffee.
Many people use “Bulletproof coffee” generically to describe keto butter coffee, but the company actually has the registered trademark to the term. So, I have to make sure you know that my “bulletproof coffee recipe” is not endorsed by or affiliated with them… but I do absolutely love their products.
I like to keep around some Bulletproof coffee cold brew, which is sold in pre-made cartons. Use code WHOLESOMEYUM to get 15% off on it! It’s delicious and convenient on the go! You can enjoy it hot or cold.
However, more often than not, I make my own bulletproof coffee right at home!
Oh, and psst! If bulletproof coffee isn’t for you, you can also make:
- Bulletproof tea – Very similar to the coffee, but in a tea version
- Regular coffee with keto coffee creamer
- A fancier coffee with keto whipped cream and sugar-free caramel sauce
Keto Coffee Made At Home
When I’m at home, I make my own version of keto coffee. The official bulletproof coffee recipe is made with Bulletproof coffee beans, grass-fed butter or ghee, and what they call brain octane oil. Brain octane oil is a specific type of MCT oil, which is supposed to be metabolized more efficiently.
My butter coffee recipe is made with MCT oil and butter or ghee, but it also includes unsweetened almond milk. I think this makes it more latte-like. I also add collagen protein powder to mine, though this is optional.
Bulletproof Coffee Benefits
You may be wondering, why put butter in coffee? If that sounds a little strange, read on – or just look at the pictures – because it’s more tasty than you might expect. And, the benefits are wonderful:
Energy. My favorite part about adding butter and MCT oil to my coffee is how much energy I get from it. It always fills me up, makes me super alert, and I tend to get a lot done. It can even help with avoiding keto flu.
And, maybe most importantly, it tastes creamy and absolutely delicious!
I’ve actually been making keto butter coffee with MCT oil for over a year now. (Some people call it “bulletproof coffee”, but that term is actually specific to a particular brand.)
Focus. A steaming cup of keto butter coffee keeps me super focused when I’m working. MCT’s, which stand for medium chain triglycerides (not to be confused with the bad kind, these are not that!), are a very clean form of energy that is efficiently metabolized by the liver. So, that helps with both staying focused and energized.
Appetite suppression. Just ask anyone! A good bulletproof coffee recipe does a great job of curbing your appetite. I drink it in the morning and am usually set until lunch.
How To Make Keto Coffee – 2 Ways
I heard about keto coffee with butter for the first time in a group on Facebook a couple years ago. My first thought was, what a strange concept to combine coffee and butter! It didn’t sound appealing, but I was curious enough to try it anyway. I am now so happy I did, but I wasn’t in the beginning.
My first attempt at butter coffee with MCT oil was naively stirring it. Needless to say, that was oily and pretty repulsive. In case you didn’t know, blending or frothing it is an absolute must! Doing so emulsifies the fats and gets you that creamy, smooth consistency with a frothy top. Mmm, just like a low carb latte!
So, there are two ways to do this:
- Use a blender. This is the best way to get the bulletproof coffee super frothy! However, the downside is the cleanup – you have to wash a whole blender just to make a cup of coffee. And, if you work in an office, this isn’t a very practical option.
- Use a milk frother. These are perfect for making keto coffee on the go! A milk frother is small, compact, much quieter than a blender, and easier to clean. However, the downside is you don’t get quite as much foam as you do from the blender.
You can use either method – frother or blender. So, what is the better way? You can decide between those two options, because they both work great!
Whatever you do, don’t simply stir your bulletproof coffee, because the result will not be the same. This is how you want it to look:
The Best Keto Butter Coffee with MCT Oil and Collagen
Most keto coffee recipes use a combination of only butter and MCT oil. The traditional “bulletproof coffee” uses a tablespoon of each, though you could do it with even more of one or the other.
Normal bulletproof coffee tastes great (I love it!), but sometimes I want a version that is a little lighter. Even on a low carb diet, I don’t really want to have my coffee be too heavy or calorie dense. I’d rather save that for actual food!
The version of keto coffee with butter that I’ve been drinking for over a year is the best of both worlds. It still has the benefits that bulletproof coffee has. That is, it’s creamy, delicious, appetite suppressing, and energy boosting – in my experience, anyway. At the same time, it’s lighter and provides some protein.
So, how do we accomplish this balance? The first part is using a little less butter and MCT oil. Just a teaspoon each tends to be enough, though you can add more if you like. Sometimes I do a 1/2 tablespoon of each.
Then, including unsweetened almond milk (I love the vanilla kind!) and optional collagen gives a protein boost, not to mention the collagen’s benefits for hair, skin and joints. See my full article about collagen benefits here for sources and more details.
Both the almond milk and collagen add to the creaminess and create more frothing at the top, too. Win-win!
So, if you’re following a keto diet, I hope you’ll try my bulletproof coffee recipe soon!
Tools To Make Bulletproof Coffee:
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- Blender – The best way to make your butter coffee extra frothy.
- Milk frother – For making bulletproof coffee on the go.
- Glass insulated mugs – Of course not required, but these keep my keto coffee warm for a couple hours!
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186 Comments
Brandi
Hi. I love your information but the web page is so full of pop ups and stuff coming at you and loading that it’s sooo hard to scroll and read without having to move stuff out of my reading. Very frustrating.
Coffee is amazing though!!
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Mahalia
Was lovely, but only used 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk and vanilla protein powder instead of collagen.
Anu
Thanks for the recipe! Just a note, ghee is not dairy free (clarified butter), but it is lactose free.
Marie
This is delicious. Thank you.
Lori
Don’t forget you can use Heavy Whipping Cream instead of Almond Milk which some don’t care for- or are allergic to- its is only 1-3 carbs depending on the brand. I have been making this for 2.5 yrs now- its filling and delicious- tastes like dessert. Make sure you put the collagen in cup first then coffee then froth- then add butter froth, then oil froth, then cream- froth it all up into a latte- YUMI love all your recipes Wholesome Yum!!
Tamsin Pape
Hi I have always had a pretty high keto diet but got more strict with it last year as well as having a detox and managed to shift that extra stone of toxic belly fat which is great as my IBS of 15 years has cleared! I love the look of these bulletproof coffees as I don’t have breakfast anymore I usually fast but I will have a drink of some sort. Usually, an herbal tea or a b vitamin natural drink or a brunch-time shake. I am missing that morning coffee though.. saying that I do not drink any caffeine as it really doesn’t agree with me. I do have organic decaf coffee I have now and again. Can I make a bulletproof coffee using decaf instant coffee or does it have to be coffee beans to make this? I don’t have a coffee machine. Will it taste the same ♀️
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Tamsin, Yes! Decaf instant coffee will work great with this bulletproof recipe. Enjoy!
Emily Webb
I started drinking this coffee 2 weeks ago when I saw this recipe. I follow it exactly. I even went through the link to buy this MCT oil from Amazon. I love it! it is very frothy and delicious. I am very saddened however, because I can no longer drink it. I had my cholesterol checked today and it was high. I have never had high cholesterol before and the one suggestion the provider stated was to stop the bulletproof coffee. Any suggestions?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Emily, I’m glad you like the recipe. I don’t give medical advice, but if you’re following keto, be sure your doctor is familiar with it as the advice is sometimes different than conventional diets. There is a plethora of reasons for high cholesterol, and ways to interpret the numbers. I also highly recommend this book which helps dispel some cholesterol myths. But as always, no book or website is a substitute for a doctor’s advice.
Lucy Marrello
what is the difference between MTC oil and coconut oil? I find MCT oil very expensive.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Lucy, MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) oil and coconut oil are very similar. Both contain MCTs, but the MCT oil is at a higher concentration than the coconut oil (which is at about 54%). This means you are getting more MCTs with every spoonful of MCT oil than you are with the coconut oil.
nicole
Have been making this all week and love it! I usually have to reheat in the microwave just to make it hot again but honestly, it’s the best butter keto coffee I’ve tried.
Emma
Hi, I’m new to keto drinks! just wondering if I could use ‘vita coco’ coconut milk in my keto coffee & skip the MCT oil, still use ghee? Would this have the same desired effect?
Thank you, Emma
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Emma, Unsweetened coconut milk will work fine, but not coconut water. Ghee is also fine, but it will have a more distinct flavor.
Jane
Hi,
I just wanted to let you know that I’m moving on to another website, not because of your content or that your recipe is not what I want, in fact I really wanted to read your recipe and try it out but I’m so annoyed by all the advertising I just can’t bring myself to stay. Half my screen is taken up with it! It’s even taking over the comment box as I’m trying to type. I hope you see this as constructive criticism as that’s what it is. Normally I just get peeved and move on but this time I thought I would voice my irritation in the hope you would try to improve things.
Warm regards
Jane
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Jane, Thanks for your feedback. Ads keep the Wholesome Yum website running and allow me to develop recipes that readers like you can access absolutely free. However, you may be interested in Wholesome Yum Plus, which includes an ad-free version of the website, along with other perks.
Roberta
I agree with Jane
Erin Rich
Hello! I love this recipe. Except I use a TBSP of Ghee with coconut oil and plant based sugar free vanilla creamer. Do I need to add the MCT oil if the ghee I use already has coconut oil?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Erin, You can skip the MCT oil if you are already using coconut oil.
Anita
Hi Maya
Thanks for all your great recipes!
How many keto coffees can you have a day? 2?
I’m watching my macro’s and tracking fat and carbs so will take that into account.
Thanks
Anita
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Anita, One per day is ideal.
Michele
I love the recipes, it’s the ads and the constant loading of ads and pop ups that keeps me from this page. Drives me crazy.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Michele, Thanks for your feedback. Ads keep the Wholesome Yum website running and allow me to develop recipes that readers like you can access absolutely free. However, you may be interested in Wholesome Yum Plus, which includes an ad-free version of the website, along with other perks.
Jess
I just made this for breakfast and it is way better than I expected! If I wanted to make this at work, would a blender bottle work to mix it up enough? Thanks!
Christy
I use a magic bullet and it works great. I use about 1/2 the coffee, blend, pour in my cup and top with the rest of the coffee and give it a quick stir.
Denise
Almond allergy. What can I substitute for almond mik?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Denise, Feel free to use whichever alternative milk you prefer!
Natalie
First Bulletproof coffee.. made in a single cup blender with no milk. Just Ghee and MCT Oil.. thoroughly impressed! Also one week down in Keto and this is great! thanks for the recipe
Alyssa
My favorite is Macadamia Nut Milk!! I prefer it over Almond Milk any day 🙂
Amor Partridge
Hi there, Can I double the recipe and drink it all at once in the morning?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Amor, Sure, that’s fine if you are fat adapted. If you are new to bulletproof coffee, I wouldn’t start doubling right away. A large amount of fat (when you aren’t used to consuming any) can cause stomach upset.
Amor Partridge
Thank you.
Trista
I just started making this coffee on Monday and I’ve been using coconut oil because it’s all I had, but now I’m looking into ordering to make the best bulletproof coffee for weight loss.
What would you recommend: MCT oil or coconut oil? unsalted butter or ghee?
Can you tell me why also?
Thanks so much!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Trista, MCT oil is usually made from coconut oil. It is always in a liquid state, so it is easier to use than solid coconut oil. For that reason, I prefer using MCT oil (or MCT powder), but that’s really a matter of preference. Ghee and butter are very similar in terms of nutritional value. Ghee is lower in dairy proteins, has a higher smoke point, and a stronger flavor profile since it’s basically concentrated butter. If you are trying to cut back on the amount of dairy you consume – then ghee is the better choice, otherwise, both are excellent choices to add to your morning coffee.
Michelle
Can you use coconut milk instead of almond milk? I just happen to have a can of it.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Michelle, Sure, but it will change the macros using a higher fat milk.
Helly
After blending everything up , is it ok to put it in the microwave to warm it up again?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Helly, Yes that’s fine.
Van Reece
I read your recipe with great interest. I’ve heard about this coffee for years but your recipe (and ratings) seem the best. My question: Can I use my Nutribullet as the blender? Will it still froth?
thanks
Van
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Van, Yes, your bullet blender will work great!
Sharon
Not sure this is a great suggestion. Nutribullets are not meant for hot liquids and the pressure created from the heat will be too great to use this safely. I’d highly recommend not using a nutribullet. I didn’t realize this at first and used mine, which lead to 2 cracked containers that were no longer usable afterwards. Imagine it cracking enough mid-use leading to exploding hot liquid. A blender w/ glass heat-proof container is better.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sharon, Thank you for the tip!
Cecelia Price
I’m pretty much dairy free since my body doesn’t agree with it. Would plant-based butter work?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Cecelia, You can omit the butter if it doesn’t agree with your body.
Lyss
Hi! I’m just starting keto and I’m wondering what kind of coffee I should buy for this? Thanks 🙂
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Lyss, No special type of coffee needed here! Buy what you would normally drink and make it “bulletproof” with the ingredients listed! Enjoy.
Shar
Loved the recipe we used unsweetened organic soy milk and got beautiful froth Was nice to use a little less butter and MCT oil as well. Yum Yum!
Liz
Is there a reason why I shouldn’t add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or other flavoring to my recipe? Thanks!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Liz, Nope, no reason at all! Try it and enjoy.
Carmen Destro
I just started the Keto diet, I love this Coffee, but since I started this I seem to have acid reflux alot, I take Nexium (Perscription) but it doesn’t seem to help, Any ideas ?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Carmen, Unfortunately, I am not a doctor and cannot comment on medical issues. I suggest you talk with your doctor about your acid reflux.
Windy
Have you tried Karma Kaffe. It is a powdered mix for bulletproof coffee so there is no oily after taste. I get it on line from Costco.
Also do you know if the sugar Whey Lo is Keto
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Wendy, I am not familiar with these brands. I will have to do some research! Thank you
Mitzi
Hi once in a while I like to use salted Carmel skinny syrup no carbs or sugar is that ok.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Mitzi, This should be fine to use on occasion.
Eric
Your keto coffee recipe it’s close to mine. I use EVCO instead of MCT and whey protein powder instead of collagen. A little butter maybe a little shake of cinnamon and a shake of ground cloves really makes for a great coffee. Then there are just plain old coffee and milk mornings too.
Sheryl
Could you tell me the best brand of MCT oil to use? Thank You
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sheryl, There are a lot of great brands of MCT oil to pick from. For the most versatility, I suggest picking one that is pure MCT oil, without thickeners or flavoring.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sheryl, Look for a pure form of MCT oil without thickeners or flavors. That will be the most universal for sweet or savory applications.
Rachael Knight
We’ve been using this for years now to help cut down with snack cravings. Love your blog and recipes.
Lou lou
I need mine a sweet. What can I put in therel??
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lou lou, I recommend monk fruit allulose blend – it dissolves better than most others and tastes like sugar.
Cathy Cameron
This tastes so delicious! I’m surprised at how much I like it! I was hesitant to try it, but I did. Now I don’t consume anything almond, so I sub’d Silk brand unsweetened vanilla coconut milk, but that was the only change I made to the recipe. YUM! This will be my keto beverage of choice every morning. Thanks for posting this great recipe!
Colleen Hiku
Would love to try the bullet proof coffee but not sure about hot coffee in my blender. I like drinking hot coffee.
How does this work or is it only for cold coffee.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Colleen, My blender is fine with hot coffee and that’s what this recipe is for, but check if your blender can do hot liquids. If not, you can use a milk frother like I linked in the tools section above the recipe card.
Shelley
i am wondering if i can replace my 3 pm coffee with this bulletproof coffee as well?
is there any harm in having 2 cups a day?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Shelley, It is your preference. Bulletproof coffee adds additional fat to your day, so keep that in mind.
Anne
I’ve been told that collagen absolutely breaks any intermittent fasting. Only coffee and fat in morning coffee. I believe collagen needs to be taken on an empty stomach so I drink it one hour before my first meal of the day. What do you think?
Meanwhile, thank you for the delicious recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Anne, Technically fat breaks an intermittent fast as well, so people who want to very strictly intermittent fast would not drink BPC either. However, personally I do intermittent fasting and handle the BPC within the fast just fine, collagen included, and still see the benefits of the fast. It just depends on you and the reasons for fasting. If you’re fasting for autophagy, both the collagen and fat would be an issue. If it’s for weight loss, likely both would be ok.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Anne, It depends on your goals. Some people define intermittent fasting as only water, some say water and black coffee, some say water and coffee and fat, some say anything liquid with no carbs. It’s a spectrum and you can try things out to see what works best for you.
Loreta Bllaci Brandbyge
Hi Anne, If you are concerned about the IF, then you are correct; you should not use collagen at all. The key of IF- weight loss lies In the maintenance of low insulin levels in the period between the meals. Collagen is a protein and, just like glucose but not fat, it is a trigger of Insulin release. So, you would be still fasting as long as you don’t consume proteins at any point during the fast.
James Johnson
Well reading your article just made me realize that I’ve been using WAY to much of ghee and MCT. I put 2 tablespoons of each in my butter coffee. Lol I love your recipe with almond milk.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi James, There isn’t exactly a “wrong” amount to put in, but with BPC I always like to make sure it’s filling enough but not so filling that the calories crowd out other nutrients in your diet. 🙂
Antonella
Love this version of bulletproof coffee, I’ve been making mine with 2 teaspoon of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of butter grass fed & coconut oil, it’s curbs my hunger so much.
Margo
I’m 3 months in to my Keto diet and I’ve been playing around with the butter coffee. I discovered the MCT was upsetting my stomach, but after reading your recipe, I see that I was using way too much! Now I’ll try it again using just 1 tsp. I also use a Keto coffee powder containing MCT and grass fed butter among other ingredients. I still add a small pat of butter, unsweetened almond milk, a sprinkle of cinnamon (or sometimes Pumpkin pie spice), and monkfruit sweetener. I put it all together then put it in the microwave, mainly to melt the hard butter. Then I froth it. I was using an immersion blender, but thought I’d try my Magic Bullet blender. It came with blender cups with handles that I can drink from without having to wash a container. Hardly any cleanup involved and the froth was the best ever!
Della Hall
Can you use any butter? Or does it have to be unsalted, ect?
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Della, grass-fed, unsalted butter is typically the norm… Though a small number of people do enjoy it with salted butter!
Ilona
OMG this is my 1st time trying BULLETPROOF COFFEE and I love it, thank you very much
Cookie
I enjoy yur recipes! What a blessing. I make yur bagals once a week, and freeze them. Buying a coffee maker this week. I’m excited about your bullet proof coffee. This is new for me! Tks so much. For SHARING yur skills w/us.
Kristine Louis
Made this coffee for me and my husband. Used oat milk. Turned out fabulous!
Lynda Bresnahan
Hello, I’ve been watching and reading from many different resources and it’s left me with more questions than answers. It seems the more I learn about Keto, the less confident I feel in my diet. As a newbie I feel it’s important to keep it simple in the beginning and not complicate things too much. So I am doing the best I can until your book is released because I believe it’s going to be a great tool in helping me achieve my goal. Thank you!!!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Lynda, There are many different forms of keto and information overload is real! Please don’t overwhelm yourself trying to learn them all. In the beginning, it is easiest to pick one person, website, or resource to follow and then get going from there. As you learn how to keto, you can make the changes your body needs.
Traci
Can you use a plant based butter that contains coconut? Or do you HAVE to use ghee or grass fed butter?
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Traci, many plant based butters contain other inflammatory vegetable oils, so I wouldn’t recommend that. If you want a plant-based substitution, I would suggest plain coconut oil.
Barbara
I have a two speed 2 pc handheld immersion blender (one piece is the blending stick, the other is a whip); I also have a Nutri-Bullet which is not recommended for hot beverage use … my question is two-part:
Have you tried using cooled or iced cold coffee to get the same flavor result? And have you tried using any handheld blender?
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Barbara, if you have a whisk-type attachment for your immersion blender, that would be the next best tool. Definitely keep your hot coffee in a heat-safe mug if you go that route. You might be able to make an iced version of this, but the butter needs to be fully blended while the coffee is hot first.
Julie
The EASIEST way to blend – way better than a milk frother – is a handheld immersion blender!! Easy cleanup, and just as frothy as a blender. Mmmm…..
Kathy
I have tried other bulletproof coffee recipes, and wasn’t thrilled with the result, but they forgot the most important part… the blender!
Thanks for a great recipe!
Maureen
I use half and half and olive oil, and the granulated stevia works just fine I use a small blender to whip it all up,I don’t have a milk froth machine its comes out really good
Ruby
Can I use instant coffee (Azera for example) or does it have to be brewed/percolated coffee?
Wholesome Yum A
You could do that, Ruby, as long as it makes 8 ounces.
Cheryl
OMG!!! This coffee is amazing. I have to have my coffee in the morning and everything I have tried has carbs in it and all I could taste was the stevia. I am in love with this coffee. the only thing is when I put it in My Fitness Pal the calories come up to 230. What am I doing wrong?
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Cheryl, it’s hard to say for certain since different macro calculators round differently. You can always input it manually to ensure it’s accurate.
Terri
It was just ok. Maybe I had my hopes too high. It was frothy, but definitely not my best cup of coffee.
Kevin
I just started Keto, and I am averaging about 500 calories for my morning breakfast with it being higher in fat percentage. This looks like it is only 110 calories, so I am worried it will not be enough to fill me up before lunch. Should I double the amount?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Kevin, I’d caution against that since too much MCT oil can cause GI distress. You might want to enjoy a single serving alongside another keto breakfast option instead.
Faith
I recently started keto and I have been feeling really sluggish, partially because I used to use flavored creamer and I am now just using whipping cream. I have bought stevia and ghee and MCT oil, do I still need to add butter to the coffee or is the ghee fine? I am going to attempt this coffee recipe tomorrow morning and want to make sure I make it correctly.
Wholesome Yum
Ghee will work, Faith! Just make sure you blend it thoroughly, since it has an oilier texture than butter.
Melissa Knue
My Magic Blender worked great for this, the froth on top was amazing.
Clara
I love it delicious
Barb Morrison
How many calories are in a Keto coffee
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Barb, The nutrition info is on the recipe card above. Thanks!
Tammy
I made the coffee this morning. I didn’t have mct oil, does that make a difference in the taste? Is there a difference in taste using ghee compared to butter?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Tammy, a good quality MCT oil won’t add any flavor to your coffee. Ghee may taste a little more buttery than butter itself, so go with what you enjoy the best!
Katherine
This tastes wonderful, wish it was hot tho, with the cold almond milk of course it wouldn’t be, but still delicious!
Rebecca
I microwave it for 30 sec after I make it! Bam. hot!
Lyn Hertx
I am curious why you use butter instead of heavy cream? I have tried it with butter, but much prefer the cream. If butter is healthier, I would love to know about that. It would give me incentive to try the butter recipe again.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lyn, Butter is a purer form of fat (82 percent fat usually) than heavy cream (which is at most 36 percent fat). However, you can still use cream if you prefer it. I sometimes do this as well.
Sharon Anderson
Love this coffee. I add vanilla as well and blend in my Nutri-Bullet. So very good and my appetite is gone for several hours. I add a little crushed ice to blend it with and pour it over crushed ice in my cup because I drink iced coffees. Thank you for the recipe.
Linda
I love bulletproof coffee too. You didn’t mention using a Ninja blender, or one like it, to mix it. It is quick and easy and clean up is a breeze. When I make keto shakes in the Ninja, I can drink it right from the container I made it in as it comes with the tops for that purpose.
Josie
I make my own cold brew coffee at home — and drink it cold. I mix it up with MCT oil, whey protein powder (vanilla flavor), and unflavored, unsweetened almond milk — I’m addicted!! I’d love to add butter to it but haven’t succeeded in getting the butter to blend in with the cold coffee and milk, even after melting the butter (it just recongeals — ugh!). I tried using the blender but no success. Any suggestions for blending butter salted into a cold keto coffee? Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Josie, I’d recommend skipping the butter if you are making it iced. You can use just mct oil, or mct oil + heavy cream instead.
Dee
The best coffee I’ve ever had
Rebecca
I know you said that you don’t like using the blender because you have to clean the big thing. Well, I use a 2 c personal blender. Thank you for the article. It was quite good and informative.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing, Rebecca! Great idea!
Daisy
Thanks to bulletproof my cravings are gone I love it MCT -I tell everyone about it, been hard to stop snacking- not any more! thanks
Yolanda
Maya, My daughter and I been doing the coffee since July last year. LOVE it!! Does all you said it does.
We like a little flavor in ours, so we add 1 Tbs of unsweetened coco powder to it , it even more.
Thnx for your sight, benifit alot from it.
We both have lost a total together, 70# to date and still losing.
Pamela Dipzinski
Hi Maya! I just tried your keto coffee recipe today & I think it’s marvelous. I use an immersion blender because I don’t like to mess up my big blender for one cup of coffee. I will be trying your Fathead Pizza Crust recipe for dinner today. Thanks for the helpful recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Pamela! Great idea on the immersion blender if you don’t have a milk frother and don’t want to use a regular blender. Hope you like the pizza, too!
Deborah Lucas
For the Keto Bulletproof coffee, I use my Nutri Bullet and it works just great! The coffee is amazing, but I agree; it is a lot of calories! But it is SO good, and SO filling! I do not want to eat until the next meal, no snacks which work for me!
Sarah
Would you have to change anything to have this coffee without doing Keto? Having done full Keto for two weeks, it really isn’t feasible for my lifestyle right now. I want to do something less extreme but still lower carbs, and maybe some intermittent fasting. Would I be starting the day with too much fat if I did this on a non-Keto diet?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sarah, I don’t think you have to change anything and it’s still very good for a lower carb diet. This version of bulletproof coffee is lower in calories and fat than the regular kind (because it has the almond milk added, and has less butter and oil), so it’s actually quite suitable for a low carb diet too.
Veronica Patterson
Hi, I started keto on Jan. 1. I have lost 10.5 lbs todate but for the last 1 1/2 – 2 weeks I have not lost at all. I read about not getting enough electrolytes and omega 3 so I just started on that today. (I bought electrolyte power.) Any suggestions? P.S. Love your videos.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Veronica, Congrats on your progress! The best place for this type of support is in our Facebook support group here. Hope you’ll join us (it’s free)!
Brenda
Does your nutritional count include the optional collagen?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Brenda, Yes, it does. Thanks for asking!
Brian
I am making my first cup tomorrow morning – I usually drink my coffee black but I love the idea of using this as a meal replacement. My question is will I be running to the bathroom in an hour after drinks this? I heard that some people have a laxative effect with MTC oil.
Wholesome Yum L
Hi Brian! I hope you LOVED the recipe. That has not been my experience but I think it is probably different for everyone.
Kristina Lavender
Can I use whipping cream instead of almond milk?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kristina, You can, but I’d probably use less. Otherwise it would add up to quite a few calories and carbs.
Mary
One of my favorites, I have this nearly every morning. Keeps me satisfied.
teresamnj
So happy to read this! I enjoy keto coffee, but couldn’t wrap my head around how many calories/WW Freestyle Points it was! One coffee made the traditional way (1T butter & 1T MCT oil) pretty much took up half my daily points! I thought about cutting down on the amounts, but didn’t know if it would work as well. I’m going to give it a try using 1 tsp of each instead of 1T! Thanks!
Elaine
Can MCT powder be used instead of the oil?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Elaine, Yes, definitely!
Tonya
I just tried this recipe, it’s really good. I Just added some liquid stevia to sweeten it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Tonya! Thank you!
Lisa
You may not see this – I am late the keto game, as I’m learning. dr put me on this program but I have questions. If I make bulletproof coffee in the am – is that considered breaking the fast? Also, do most people eat 2 or 3 meals a day? I think I could do 2 cups bp coffee and then wait until 1 for lunch and 6 for dinner. any tips appreciated…
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lisa, You can check the guide for how to start a low carb diet here, and from there we have a link to our support group to get these questions answered. Good luck on your journey!
theresa
I’ve only been a member for a few days after searching the net for the best go-to spot to learn all things Keto. The way you’ve presented all the information makes it hands down the easiest way to get started.
So, first, thank you!
Now that I’ve used your affiliate links to get the ball rolling (Amazon has to love me LOL!) with the staples – both food and utensil wise – I just made my husband and myself our first “cuppa Joe.”
Wow and yum and holy Toledo!
Actually I’m going to need to cut back – way back – on some ingredients just to work my way up to fullness and richness! Not used to “healthy fats!”
In the meantime, I’m basically living on your website via PC, tablet, and mobile phone, and loving every minute!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Theresa! Best of luck and have a great day!
Anne
Hello, Thank you for this great article. I appreciate your advice. Would you please recommend a beverage option other than coffee? While I like the smell of ground coffee, I detest the brewed flavor. I do like hot tea and cocoa. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Anne, I have a bulletproof tea recipe coming up soon. If you like hot chocolate, check out my low carb hot chocolate recipe in the meantime.
Linda Craft
I have the Keto MCT oil in pill form. I usually take a pill with my coffee & I always add my collagen to my coffee! Thank you for all the info & ideas!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks for stopping by, Linda! Please come back again soon!
Dawn marie
Hi, I’m new to keto just one week in. Just wondering if I can use decaf I usually don’t ever drink regular coffee?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Dawn, Welcome to the Keto lifestyle! Yes, you can drink decaf if that’s your preference.
Mary
So easy and delicious. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Mary! Thanks for stopping by!
Melissa
I drink my coffee cold. I assume this won’t work, correct?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Melissa, You can make iced keto coffee. Just make the recipe like above and then pour over ice.
Geraldine
I hadn’t tried the bulletproof coffee with Almond milk but it’s GREAT. I don’t use quite as much of the Almond milk, maybe 1/4 cup but it sure adds flavour to the coffee, which was already great. I like the less butter and MCT oil idea as I have gall stones and can’t always handle the 1 Tbsp of each but the 1 tsp. makes it perfect without the risk of a gall bladder attack. Thank you so much for all the tips and recipes you send.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the coffee, Geraldine!
Wendy Dayton
I wanted to make sure that I could have this coffee during my intermittent fast. Also I would like to thank you for suggesting the milk frother and the links you provide. I am brand new to keto and the links have helped us find things we could not get in stores.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Wendy, The answer is “it depends”. A strict fast is water only (or sometimes plain black coffee/tea), but many people are able to include a cup of bulletproof coffee in a fast without issues. I’m so glad the links are helpful for you!
Barbara Keyes
Can you sub coconut oil instead of MCT?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Barbara, Yes, definitely!
Doreen
I have always cried shy of this coffee up until now as it did sound strange and quite frankly unappetising. However, I have just tried your recipe and it will definitely be a staple in the mornings now…and possibly more than once a day as well. Delicious! Thank you for convincing me to try it!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Doreen! You made my day!
Shannon Vanover
What is the difference in protein powder & collagen powder?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Shannon, Collagen is a specific type of protein – the most common in the human body and having some pretty amazing properties. You can read more about collagen here.
Donna
Can I sub coconut oil for the MCT oil?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Donna, Yes, absolutely! I just like the extra energy boost and other benefits of the MCT oil. But coconut oil works great too!
Denise
Hi! I don’t have a coffee maker, I’m not a huge coffee-fan, but I’m very open to this coffee! Do you think that any kind of instant coffee would work? Thanks so much for your help!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Denise, Yes, you can make this with instant coffee too.
Michelle
Hi Maya! I LOVE this coffee!! Do you melt your butter and then measure to 1 tsp or is it a solid 1 tsp?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Michelle, Great question! I put in a tsp measured solid, but really either way is fine. I don’t melt the butter separately – it just melts from the heat of the coffee.
Rosie
I would like to try this. I am new to keto. Is this coffee to take the place of breakfast? Is it a meal in itself? Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Rosie, It’s up to you, but for me it does often replace a meal. I am less hungry in the morning, and the MCT oil suppresses my appetite, too. I do take a multivitamin with it, and follow with a lunch having plenty of veggies to make sure I’m not missing other nutrients.
Sandi Curry
Hi, could I make up a large recipe of your keto coffee and the use it like I would the Omega Power Creamer? Do you know how much I would use for each cup of coffee? Seems easier to have it made and ready than to go to the trouble of fixing it for each cup. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Sandi
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sandi, This is such a great idea! I was just thinking about this last week, but haven’t tried it yet. Let me know how it goes if you try!
Marlena
In the keto coffee, could a soupcon of heavy cream be used effectively? It may it even more tasty.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marlena, Yes, you can add heavy cream if you’d like. I find that it’s pretty rich and creamy even without it, though.
Suzanne
Good morning!
I love every recipe of yours I’ve tried, and I’ve lost count! Kudos to your keto!
My question is prep for the butter and MCT oil. Do you premake them for an easy drop in? Specifically for work, I’m hoping there’s an easy ‘fat bomb like’ way to premake them.
Thank you!
Suzanne
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Suzanne! I haven’t done that before, but I think you can. I suppose you could prepackage them together in little leakproof containers. I have small ones from my daughter’s homemade baby food that I may repurpose for this!
Janice Ballantyne
Where do you buy MCT oil?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Janice, Thanks for pointing out that I didn’t have it linked on the recipe card. Sorry about that – it is not fixed. You can buy MCT oil here. I also really like this vanilla hazelnut MCT oil if you’re into that!
Kimberly Dermit
I make my coffee with MCT oil and Integral Collagen as well, but instead of butter (which I can’t take on an empty stomach), I put a teaspoon of powdered whey protein in. I do an intermittent fast each day from about 8-9:00 pm until 1:30 the next day, so this coffee really gets me through the morning. I drink it while I’m doing my makeup and then drink a cup of regular coffee when I get to work. The collagen has thickened up my hair like crazy in the past year and I recommend this to all my friends who want to go low carb, try fasting or just want great hair and nails!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Kimberly!
Jackie Thomas
I have a question, if you don’t have MCT oil, can you use coconut oil?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jackie, Yes, you can!
Torill Haaland
Hi. I read your comment on Keto Butter Coffee and I am wondering what powder whey protein is. And integral collagen? I do hope you will answer me. Thank you, Torill
Julie Dunnier
What type of Collagen would I order?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Julie, I like this one.
Debra Daniel
Hey, Thank you for coffee recipe, I really really like the way you explained it. Me and my family like this coffee so I’m going to try this one this weekend. Can you please tell me if I can use Persian saffron in it?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I haven’t tried that but I’m sure you could!