HOW TO MAKE BULLETPROOF COFFEE ~ SUPERCHARGE YOUR JAVA!

You must have heard the buzz surrounding Bulletproof Coffee.

This new way of taking your coffee has been in the news over the past few years. With numerous health claims attributed to it, and countless celebrity endorsements backing those claims up.

We at The Keto Collective are big fans of this tasty brew. So, What is Bulletproof Coffee? And how do you make it?

Join me as we discover if this new way of enjoying your Java is for you, and how to enjoy it at home…

Bulletproof Coffee is a trendy keto beverage made with high-quality coffee beans blended with unsalted butter and MCT oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides). You heard that right. Coffee and Butter!

As strange as it sounds to those only discovering this beverage for the first time, this combination is now being heralded for its health benefits, and fat-burning ability.

But is it a legitimate choice of beverage on the Keto Diet? Let's discuss…

Making Bulletproof Coffee at home is a breeze. However, what is going to be an important thing to consider is the blender.

We wouldn't recommend trying to make Bulletproof Coffee with a hand whisk. The ingredients won't mix as well compared to using a high-powered blender such as a Vitamix.

Of course, you don't need to get a blender worth hundreds of pounds to make your Bulletproof Coffee, but it should be powerful enough to blend the coffee, MCT Oil, and butter into a creamy consistency. 

A hand whisk is probably not going to cut it!

Created by Dave Asprey, bulletproof coffee has become a popular choice among low-carb and keto-diet followers around the globe. So, what is it that makes bulletproof coffee so appealing?

Here are four reasons why people are drawn to it:

1) It's a convenient way to get your cup of joe AND fats. The recipe consists of brewed coffee, unsalted butter, and MCT oil blended together – all you have to do is mix it together and serve warm for an easy breakfast substitute.

2) The drink provides 250kcal per serving and increases feelings of satiety, reducing the expectation of food consumption after three hours. Plus, normal caffeine intake increases resting metabolic rate and thermogenesis, making it a great source of energy for those on the go.

3) Bulletproof coffee includes added fats like MCT oil which helps support the body's natural detoxification process - removing toxins from our system more efficiently than other oils. Additionally, grass-fed butter has higher levels of vitamins A and K as well as omega-3 fatty acids than its conventional counterpart.

Ultimately drinking bulletproof coffee might be enjoyable, but as a bonus, it also provides you with a bunch of health benefits!

Bulletproof coffee does contain high-quality fats that can leave the drinker satiated for longer. The combination of high-quality MCT oil and Coffee is also great for focus.

The addition of MCT oil to the mix provides an efficient source of energy for those on low-carb diets like keto. 

It can be very strange tasting pure MCT oil for the first time! It can be described as thick water!

High-quality grass-fed butter offers healthy fats that also add to the creamy texture of the drink. For butter lovers, it improves taste and adds richness to your cup of bulletproof java. It also contains vitamins A and K as well as omega-3 fatty acids.

All these ingredients combine to make one delicious drink – just don't overdo it!

Bulletproof coffee is essentially carb-free, as it contains only coffee, butter and oil. However, some variations of bulletproof coffee may add other ingredients that can increase the carb count, such as:

Yes! Bulletproof coffee is a popular drink among keto dieters because it can help them reach and maintain a state of ketosis.

Bulletproof coffee helps ketosis by providing a high amount of healthy fats, such as butter, MCT oil or coconut oil. These fats are quickly absorbed and converted into ketones, which are molecules that can fuel the brain and muscles. 

Ketones also suppress appetite and cravings, which can help keto dieters stick to their low-carb plan. This is especially helpful during the early stages of the keto diet, and can help the user stay on track!

By drinking bulletproof coffee instead of a breakfast, keto dieters can boost their ketone levels and enjoy sustained energy and focus throughout the morning. It can also be used as a pre-workout drink or a snack to keep the metabolism running and prevent hunger pangs.

Consuming Bulletproof coffee in moderation can offer some potential health benefits. This is mainly due to the increased amount of high-quality fats your body will be using as fuel, but you will also see some benefits from the caffeine. These benefits include:

It's important to note that the quality of the coffee is also crucial. It should be made with high-quality beans that are low in mycotoxins.

All in all, Bulletproof Coffee can be an enjoyable part of a balanced diet, but one must keep their overall nutrition goals in mind when deciding whether or not to try it out!

Before you run out and buy a bottle of MCT Oil and a blender, we have some bad news… Not everything about this new way of drinking coffee is good news. Bulletproof coffee also has some potential drawbacks that should be considered before drinking it regularly. Some of the possible downsides of bulletproof coffee are:

• It can be high in calories: A typical cup of bulletproof coffee can contain around 300 calories from the fats alone. If you drink too much bulletproof coffee without reducing your calorie intake from other sources, you may end up gaining weight instead of losing it.

  
  
• It can be low in nutrients: Bulletproof coffee provides mostly fats and caffeine, but not much else in terms of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. If you rely on bulletproof coffee as your main source of energy and skip meals or snacks that contain more nutrients, you may develop nutritional deficiencies or imbalances over time.
   
• It can cause digestive issues: Some people may experience stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea or constipation after drinking bulletproof coffee. This can be due to the high amount of fats that may overwhelm the digestive system or trigger gallbladder problems. To avoid this, start with a small amount of fats and gradually increase it as your body adapts. You can also add some fibre-rich foods like chia seeds or psyllium husk to your bulletproof coffee to help with digestion.

Yes, Bulletproof coffee can be compatible with intermittent fasting, but it's completely dependent on how you define fasting and what your goals are.

Some people consider bulletproof coffee as breaking the fast, as it contains calories and fats that can stimulate digestion and metabolism. Others consider bulletproof coffee as part of the fast, as it contains no carbs or protein that can raise insulin levels and interfere with ketosis.

If you want to drink bulletproof coffee while intermittent fasting, here are some tips to follow:
 

• Drink it during your eating window: Simple, If you want to be strict with your fasting, you can drink bulletproof coffee only during your eating window and avoid it during your fasting window. This way, you can still enjoy the benefits of bulletproof coffee without breaking the fast!
   
• Drink it early in the morning: If you want to drink bulletproof coffee outside your eating window, you can drink it early in the morning as your first thing. This way, you can still benefit from the energy and ketone boost of bulletproof coffee without disrupting your fasting too much. Avoid drinking bulletproof coffee later in the day or close to bedtime, as it can interfere with your sleep quality. You don't want to go to bed wired!
   

• Don't add cream: Adding ANY carbs will end your fast and kick you out of ketosis.

  
  

In our honest opinion, true fasting should really be done without Bulletproof Coffee.

True fasting involves avoiding anything but water, and not consuming any calories will provide the perfect platform to get the most out of fasting, including all those important benefits from autophagy!

However, Bulletproof coffee could be a great way to ease out of a fast while maintaining ketosis. Surprisingly, especially for the uninitiated out there, the first meal following a fast can be quite a slog, especially early in the day.

There is no definitive answer to how many bulletproof coffees one can have a day on keto, as it depends on several factors, such as personal preferences, goals, activity levels, and tolerance to caffeine and fats.

Make sure you know your macros, and go from there!

If you overdo your bulletproof coffee, make sure to factor the added calories into the rest of the day's eating.

However, some general guidelines are:

• Start with one bulletproof coffee a day, preferably in the morning or before a workout. See how you feel and adjust accordingly.
   
• Early on its best to keep your bulletproof coffee intake to two cups a day, as too much caffeine can cause jitters, anxiety, insomnia, and dehydration. Too much fat can also cause digestive issues and calorie overload. Too much MCT oil and you won't leave the bathroom!
   
• Balance your bulletproof coffee consumption with other sources of protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals from whole foods. Bulletproof coffee is not a meal replacement, it has no fibre!
   
• Monitor your ketone levels with a keto meter or strips to ensure that you are staying in ketosis and not overdoing it with the fats.

Would we recommend Bulletproof Coffee over a typical breakfast? Absolutely!

Let's be honest here… What is the typical breakfast?

Toast?

Porride?

Full English?

Consuming any of these is just going to set you up for a mid-morning carb-crash, especially if you struggle with insulin resistance. And you can forget about keto and ketosis!

Compared to typical breakfasts, Bulletproof coffee provides a high-calorie meal alternative that won't leave you crawling for carbs at 11am! 

Instead, you receive a clean source of high-quality fats and oils that will leave you feeling energised and focused until the early afternoon. Not only that, but hunger pangs are a thing of the past with Bulletproof coffee. 

You won't even be thinking of those pesky carbs!

As mentioned, Bulletproof Coffee is lacking essential nutrients like protein, fibre, and most vitamins, and minerals necessary for optimal health. So when first consuming solids in the day, we recommend you load up on healthy keto vegetables and proteins.

Ultimately, only you can decide if bulletproof coffee is right for you. But we recommend that you at least give it a try. You may be surprised to find yourself loving the combination of caffeine and fat!

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