Keto butter coffee (bulletproof coffee) is the creamy, frothy morning ritual that keeps you full straight through lunch — hot coffee blended with MCT oil, grass-fed butter, and collagen until it foams. Thirty seconds in the blender and it drinks like a latte. Pour it warm and enjoy the froth.
Ready to supercharge your morning? Ditch the sugar-laden lattes and transform your standard cup of coffee into a creamy, frothy powerhouse of energy. This Keto Butter Coffee, often called bulletproof coffee, is more than just a drink; it’s a rich, satisfying way to kickstart your day with healthy fats that provide sustained energy, mental clarity, and keep you full and focused for hours. In just 5 minutes, you can whip up this delicious brew that will change your morning routine forever.
Ingredients
• 1 cup / 240 ml hot brewed coffee
• 1 tbsp / 15 ml MCT oil
• 1 tbsp / 14 g (0.49 oz) salted grass-fed butter
• 1 scoop / 10 g (0.35 oz) unflavored collagen peptides
• Liquid stevia or your favorite keto-friendly sweetener, to taste
Instructions
1. Combine the hot coffee, MCT oil, salted butter, and collagen peptides in a high-speed blender.
2. Secure the lid tightly (leaving a vent for steam to escape is a good practice) and blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely emulsified, creamy, and has a thick layer of foam on top.
3. Add liquid stevia to your desired level of sweetness and pulse once or twice just to mix it in.
4. Pour immediately into a large mug and enjoy the warm, frothy goodness.
Nutritional Information
• Nutrition Facts (Approximate)
• Yield: 1 serving
• Calories: 235
• Fat: 25g
• Protein: 9g
• Net Carbs: 0g (0 oz)
• Disclaimer: is an estimate and may vary based on the specific brands of used.
Pro Tips
• For a rich mocha flavor, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of unsweetened cocoa powder to the blender with the other .
• If you don’t have a blender, you can use an immersion (stick) blender or a handheld milk frother to emulsify the fats directly in your mug.
• A dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg not only adds warmth and flavor but can also offer additional health benefits.
• For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with an equal amount of ghee or coconut oil.
FAQ
Q: What are the benefits of Keto Butter Coffee
A: This coffee is designed to provide sustained energy, mental clarity, and keep you feeling full and focused for hours by using healthy fats as a fuel source.
Q: Can I make this coffee without a blender
A: Yes, if you don’t have a high-speed blender, you can use an immersion blender or a handheld milk frother to emulsify the ingredients directly in your mug.
Q: How can I make this butter coffee dairy-free
A: For a dairy-free version, you can substitute the grass-fed butter with an equal amount of ghee or coconut oil.
Q: How many net carbs are in this recipe
A: This Keto Butter Coffee recipe contains approximately 0g (0 oz) of net carbs per serving, making it ideal for a ketogenic diet.
Pro Tips
- Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until the fats are fully emulsified and a thick layer of foam forms on top — that emulsion is what makes it creamy instead of oily.
- Leave a vent for steam in the blender lid when blending hot coffee — the pressure needs somewhere to go.
- No blender? An immersion (stick) blender or a handheld milk frother emulsifies the fats directly in your mug.
- For a rich mocha flavor, add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the blender with the other ingredients.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with an equal amount of ghee or coconut oil, and sweeten with liquid stevia to taste after blending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bulletproof coffee keto?
Very much so — it has zero net carbs, with 25 g of fat and 9 g of protein from the collagen peptides blended right in.
Why is my butter coffee oily instead of creamy?
The fats never emulsified. Blend 30–60 seconds until a thick foam forms on top — a handheld frother or stick blender also works in a pinch.
Can I make butter coffee without a blender?
Yes — use an immersion (stick) blender or a handheld milk frother to emulsify the MCT oil and butter directly in your mug.
Is butter coffee dairy-free?
As written it isn't, but you can swap the salted grass-fed butter for an equal amount of ghee or coconut oil and keep everything else the same.
Recipe card below.
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Keto Butter Coffee (Bulletproof Coffee)
Ingredients
Method
- Combine the hot coffee, MCT oil, salted butter, and collagen peptides in a high-speed blender.
- Secure the lid tightly (leaving a vent for steam to escape is a good practice) and blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely emulsified, creamy, and has a thick layer of foam on top.
- Add liquid stevia to your desired level of sweetness and pulse once or twice just to mix it in.
- Pour immediately into a large mug and enjoy the warm, frothy goodness.
