Coffee is my vice and this bulletproof coffee recipe will always be my number one go-to healthy option!
Simple Butter Coffee Recipe
Before I share my butter coffee recipe, you need to know something incredibly important about me — I’m a coffee lover.
I enjoy coffee in all forms, especially its truest form – freshly ground, pressed, black, and very strong.
However, on rare occasions, I do enjoy a simple latte or a touch of vanilla-flavored almond milk, but the truth is — I like it unaltered most of all.
Before I created this power coffee recipe, I was constantly drinking a new cup of coffee just to make it through the day.
For starters, my day began with a 10-12 oz cup of coffee in the morning.
Then, I would lean on an additional 6-8 oz cup in the afternoon and sometimes a final 6-8 oz cup in the ending hours to finish out my day.
Year after year my energy level remained the same no matter how much coffee I got in my system.
All that said, things started to change once I began drinking this butter coffee recipe on a regular basis.
Something shifted and it felt incredible, you guys!
While I still need my traditional coffee to become less zombie-like in the morning hours, adding a few simple ingredients to the mix became a game changer for the rest of my day.
Bullet Proof Coffee & the Collagen Difference
After some quick research on the benefits of collagen – skin, gut, and joint health were all advertised. I decided to jump on the bandwagon and added collagen to my daily regimen.
While skin and gut health are both great benefits, my main purpose for trying was definitely joint health!
I had some hip discomfort as well as constant knee popping and clicking. Keep in mind, I’m barely in my thirties! However, my body was feeling much, much older.
So I broke down, got myself some collagen powder, started adding a scoop to my morning butter coffee recipe, then waited and prayed for some results.
While I didn’t notice any significant changes at first, I did notice something huge several weeks in.
Sweet relief had come!
My joint discomfort had improved and it was such a gradual change that I almost didn’t even notice it until it was practically gone.
I can’t say that I’ve seen a huge improvement in my skin or gut health because I don’t tend to have many issues in those areas.
However, I have had many people comment on my skin recently, so maybe there is a difference and I’m just my own worst critic? Most likely the case.
All that said, adding collagen to my morning coffee was the start of something beautiful, you guys!
It was the beginning of what I now call my bulletproof coffee recipe.
And you know what? It only gets better from here!
Finalizing my Butter Coffee Recipe
Adding collagen powder to my coffee was only the beginning.
Before too long MCT Oil and ghee joined the party.
The end result was A bulletproof coffee recipe that changed my life.
Not sure what MCT oil or ghee are?
Check out these quick breakdowns!
MCT oil (medium chain triglycerides)
I seriously love this stuff, you guys!
If you are struggling with a little extra jiggle in your middle, this could be a great option for you.
MCT oil can help with weight management and encourage a healthy body composition. Plus, it’s absolutely great for boosting your metabolism.
This secret weapon is a healthy fat that is keto-friendly and might help with your cognitive function.
It’s a total winner in my book.
Plus, it can be totally flavorless, unaltering the deliciousness of your coffee.
Ghee is clarified butter.
While that might sound like something you don’t want in your morning cup of joe, it’s actually pretty darn good, you guys!
This stuff is absolutely fabulous!
Not only does ghee promote good digestion, but it’s also packed with nutrients and antioxidants that are good for your skin, energy boosting, and mood enhancing!
Plus, it adds a warm rich flavor note to my already bold cup of coffee.
This stuff froths up great and creates a smooth morning treat.
Bulletproof Coffee Recipe
While I feel like hearing the story behind this concoction is important, I know that this is the main event, you guys!
This bulletproof coffee recipe is simple and delicious and I’m so ready to share it with you.
Check it out below.
Ingredients:
- Freshly brewed or pressed coffee – around 10 oz
- Multi collagen powder – 1 scoop or recommended dosage (mine is around 7g)
- Ghee – 1 tbsp (my ghee of choice is a 50/50 blend of ghee and coconut oil)
- MCT oil -1 tbsp
- Optional: almond milk creamer or heavy cream.
Instructions:
First, add the collagen supplement to the bottom of a coffee cup. You can also add other spices during this step if you’d like. I’ve done turmeric, cinnamon, and other coffee-specific spice blends.
Then, pour freshly pressed coffee over the top. You can easily just tuck your mug into your 1 cup (Keurig type) brewer for this step as an alternative.
Next, add MCT oil & ghee (yes, the gross-looking oil separation is totally normal — don’t let that keep you from trying this amazing concoction!!).
Last, add a splash of heavy cream (or almond milk creamer) and use a hand-held frother to blend that bad boy!
The blending step is important because, as we were taught in middle school science, oil and water simply don’t mix, you guys.
Utilizing a frother allows the oils and milk to combine, leaving you with a smoother end result!
You are totally welcome to skip the creamer or stir by hand — Just keep in mind that it doesn’t look nearly as pleasant without the frothing step.
Plus, skipping the creamer means separation will continue to happen as you drink.
Which isn’t the end of the world, it just looks a little less pretty.
*Note: I use a classic french press coffee maker for this recipe (and most of my coffee needs). However, a single-serve coffee maker would work just as well.
Simply adjust how you add your collagen powder by adding it to your cup prior to brewing! Then, brew your cup directly over the powder!
Bulletproof Coffee Recipe Add Ons
At first, I thought I had taken this power coffee recipe a little too far.
However, the way I feel when I drink this on a regular basis keeps me coming back for more.
I feel incredible and it’s possible that I have even trimmed up a little.
This coffee is liquid gold, you guys!
Additional Things to Try
If you just can’t get the hang of drinking bulletproof coffee on a daily basis or simply get bored with the flavor over time, you can easily mix it up by adding a little sweet or spicy to this butter coffee recipe!
Check out some of my favorite add-ons!
- 2 drops of peppermint vitality oil (my top pick!)
- A sprinkle of cinnamon and cardamom
- 1 drop cinnamon bark vitality oil
- Low-sugar or homemade whipped cream
- 1/4 tsp Ground Turmeric – Turmeric is a powerful tool against inflammation and is great for the brain, heart, and gut! It also works with your immune system, not against it. Adding it to your coffee can heat up the flavor a touch. So if it’s not your thing, I highly suggest trying it in pill form instead (that’s typically my go-to option)!
- Chocolate chips for turning your butter coffee into a mocha latte
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