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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. The mornings are already just a little chilly, which is actually pretty nice. It makes 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.
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 owns the 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. 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! (Psst! If bulletproof coffee isn’t for you, you can also make a similar bulletproof tea recipe or a skinny iced caramel macchiato using 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 coffee, 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. 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 version below is what I usually make. If you have a French press, you can also try this butter coffee recipe.
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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- 8 oz Coffee (brewed, hot)
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened almond milk (regular or vanilla)
- 1 tsp MCT Oil (or more up to a tbsp*)
- 1 tsp Butter (or ghee for dairy-free, paleo, or whole30)
- 1 tbsp Collagen protein powder (optional)
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- Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree for about 5-15 seconds, until frothy. (Alternatively, use a milk frother to emulsify directly in your cup.) Pour into a coffee mug to serve.
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Recipe Notes
If you like a little flavor, try vanilla hazelnut MCT oil! It's my favorite.
Serving size: 1 mug - entire recipe
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
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76 Comments
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. They are inexpensive too! 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!
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!
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!
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!