Energy Boosting Bulletproof Latte

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Butter coffee. Bulletproof coffee. Fatty coffee.

Whatever you call it, it’s really a bit of a food phenomenon. Here’s my version of all of the above with a delicious twist; Energy Boosting Bulletproof Latte.

Why do I call it a food phenomenon? Well, it’s pretty phenomenal that a cup of Joe with some added fat, MCT’s, and collagen can be both sustaining and energizing…even for a hungry, hangry, big-eater like myself.

This coffee drink really can satisfy me for 4-5 hours!

For those who participate in intermittent fasting or the Keto diet, this is a great morning ritual to sustain you through a workout, busy morning of meetings, or wild children crawling up the walls.

I suggest you give it a try and be amazed at how energized you feel!

How to Make a Homemade Latte

The difference between a good ol’ cup of coffee and a latte comes down to added milk and cream. A latte is typically made up of a shot of espresso and finished with a large amount of steamed frothy milk.

A cup of coffee is just that. A cup of coffee with added cream if desired.

The good news is: you can make a latte at home even without a milk frother or an espresso machine.

My use of the term latte might be a slight stretch because I’m not using espresso. This could simply be called a cup of coffee with a ton of milk. I’m sure the coffee purists would get after me a bit here.

But, back to my instructions. Here is how you can make a frothy latte at home.

1. Use a blender.
2. Use a milk frother ($12 on Amazon).
3. Use a milk warmer/frother (which is what I use).
4. Use an immersion blender with whisk attachment.

The most important thing with this recipe, is that the added MCT oil and butter get emulsified. So, use whatever kitchen tool works for you!

Questions about Fatty Coffee

There are a lot of questions, theories and philosophies on drinking fatty coffee. Is it Keto? Is it Paleo? Should I purchase high quality coffee beans?

Here is a great run down one man’s particular philosophy (and where to find coffee shops in Chicago) which was pretty eye opening for me. He definitely has his system and mine is much less pristine.

Also, there is an actual “Bulletproof” brand, now. I have not used any products, but it’s good to be aware of such brands, maybe you’ll find that helpful.

Why would you eat butter in your coffee, won’t that make you fat?

I do not do Keto. However, when I do intermittent fasting, it makes sense to have an energizing butter latte (intermittent fasting has a variety of approaches, mine allows for fatty coffee).

It’s important that I don’t sit down with a bagel or toast AND a fatty coffee. That would be very counter active as I would be fueling my body with carbs and fat. AKA, probably would add some body fat.

Do you use salted or unsalted butter?

I use salted because I like the salty-“sweet” but it can be made with either.

Can I have this on Whole30?

The million dollar question!!! This particular recipe is not Whole30 Compliant. If made with grass-fed butter, it is Paleo but not Whole30.

To modify for Whole30, be sure to check your ingredients on your collagen peptides (no dextrose or other additives, the ingredients should just be bovine hide).

You should also make sure you are using pure MCT oil; and for the butter, I would simply replace the butter with ghee and add a pinch of salt.

Lastly, you will need to make sure your almond milk is Whole30 compliant as well…mainly, look at the ingredients to ensure there is no carrageenan and soy lecithin. And of course, it should be unsweetened almond milk.

Energy Boosting Bulletproof Latte

So, here you have it! The recipe and some added information! Enjoy!