Keto Coffee (“Butter Coffee”) that Can Keep You Going for Hours
If you’re already a fan of coffee, then you’re really going to love this recipe for keto coffee, also known as “butter coffee.”
In moderation, high-quality, organic coffee can definitely have its proven coffee health benefits. This recipe takes coffee to another level, as it makes that cup of coffee satiating for hours.
Instead of just mainly getting a punch of eye-opening caffeine with a solid dose of antioxidants, this recipe adds in nutritional powerhouse ingredients like grass-fed butter and collagen powder to give you a sustainable boost of energy that doesn’t leave you falling flat a few hours later.
What Is Keto Coffee?
What if I told you that butter in coffee and coconut oil in coffee are not only healthy, but actually quite tasty? It’s true!
Keto coffee gives you all of the coffee benefits plus so much more. No longer will your morning java be a jittery jolt with useless calories.
You may have already heard of the keto diet. One of the central aspects of this intriguing diet, which was originally developed for epilepsy patients in the 1920s, is that it contains a very low amount of carbohydrates and a high amount of fats. In addition to possibly helping followers shed unwanted pounds, a ketogenic diet has even been shown in scientific research to help combat cancer as well as other serious chronic health issues.
Keto coffee — which was made popular by the Bulletproof Diet and which is also called Bulletproof coffee, or butter coffee — is the perfect keto drink, morning or afternoon, for someone following a ketogenic diet. It’s also a way of giving this ketogenic philosophy of eating a try.
Instead of loading your coffee with carbohydrate-rich milk and sugar, you add seriously beneficial fats like coconut oil and butter. Rather than using a blood sugar spiking sweetener, you top your keto coffee off with a nice sprinkle of cinnamon (which satisfies a need for sweet but actually helps to keep blood sugar down).
Coffee with coconut oil and other healthy fats makes for a hot beverage that is highly satisfying. You not only enjoy the richness of this keto coffee, but it also keeps you full for hours. So if you’re watching your weight, it’s actually not a drink to shy away from, but rather it could be a coffee change that helps your weight loss efforts.
Are you looking for a similar coffee drink but without as much fat and that’s usually served cold? You can try so-called protein coffee.
Keto coffee ingredients – Dr. Axe
Nutrition Facts
One cup of keto coffee made using this recipe contains roughly the following:
Calories: 256
Total Carbohydrates: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 0 g
Total Fat: 25.2 g
Saturated Fat: 19.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Protein: 9.4 g
Cholesterol: 31 mg
Sodium: 6 mg (0% DV*)
*Daily Value: Percentages are based on a diet of 2,000 calories a day.
A quick glance at some of the top health benefits associated with this keto coffee recipe’s ingredients:
Organic coffee: Coffee is actually one of the leading contributors of disease-fighting antioxidants in the American diet. Research shows that an average cup of coffee might even contain more polyphenol antioxidants than cocoa, green tea, black tea and herbal tea!
Collagen: Collagen is loaded with amino acids that help to support healthy gut function, improve skin appearance from the inside out, improve joint health, among other benefits. Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies, and it’s found in muscles, bones, skin, blood vessels, digestive system and tendons. As we age, our body’s collagen production naturally begins to slow down, which why it’s good to supplement with a collagen-rich protein powder.
Unsalted grass-fed butter: On top of adding a creamy richness that makes additional dairy like milk or cream unnecessary, grass-fed butter contains high levels of conjugated linoleic acid, a compound that potentially may help provide protection against different types of cancer and helps the body store muscle instead of fat.
Coconut oil or MCT oil: Coconut oil is high in medium-chain fatty acids like caprylic acid, lauric acid and capric acid that provide an excellent source of energy. Coconut oil is a great source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) — roughly 62 percent to 65 percent of the fatty acids in coconut oil are MCTs.
Cinnamon: This is one of the healthiest spices on Earth that contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, immunity-boosting and heart-protective abilities.
How to Make Keto Coffee
Making keto coffee is extremely easy. There are only a couple of steps. First brew the coffee, such as with a French press. Pour 8 ounces of coffee along with unsalted butter, coconut oil or MCT oil, and collagen powder into a high-powered blender.
Keto coffee step 2 – Dr. Axe
Blend until well-combined.
Keto coffee step 5 – Dr. Axe
Pour into your favorite coffee mug.
Sprinkle on a little cinnamon, and prepare to enjoy your first keto coffee! If you need a little extra flavor or sweetness, you can add a dash of pure vanilla extract without increasing the carb content of the recipe drastically.
Keto coffee recipe – Dr. Axe
If you’re consistently struggling to add extra protein and fat to your daily diet without increasing your carb count, consider adding this keto coffee to your normal rotation of keto recipes.
