Keto Coffee Recipe (Easy Bulletproof Coffee With Butter)

A simple, realistic keto coffee recipe made with hot coffee, butter, and optional MCT oil. It is creamy, frothy, low carb, and easy to make with a blender, milk frother, or immersion blender.

Ingredients You'll Need

Freshly brewed coffee: Use your favorite hot coffee for this recipe. A stronger coffee works best because the butter and MCT oil make the drink creamy and rich, almost like a latte.

Butter: I use salted butter because I like the flavor, but unsalted butter or ghee will also work. The butter is what gives keto coffee that rich, creamy texture.

MCT oil: This is optional, but it is a common ingredient in bulletproof coffee. If you are new to MCT oil, start with 1 teaspoon instead of a full tablespoon because too much at once can bother your stomach.

Sweetener: I like liquid stevia, but you can use your favorite keto-friendly sweetener or leave it out completely.

Salt: If you are using unsalted butter, a tiny pinch of salt can make the coffee taste richer and more balanced. Skip this if you are using salted butter.

How to Make Keto Coffee

1. Brew your coffee first. I like to use strong hot coffee because the butter and MCT oil make it taste creamier, so a weak cup of coffee can get lost.
2. Add the hot coffee, butter, optional MCT oil, and sweetener to a heat-safe blender. Vent the lid so steam can escape, then start the blender on low and increase the speed until the coffee looks creamy and frothy.
3. Pour it into your mug and drink it right away while it is hot and foamy.
4. You can also make keto coffee with a milk frother or immersion blender. Add the coffee and ingredients to a tall mug, then blend until the butter is melted and the top is frothy. A blender gives you the creamiest texture, but a frother is the easiest option for everyday mornings.

Blender, Frother, or Immersion Blender?

A blender will give you the creamiest, frothiest keto coffee because it fully blends the butter into the hot coffee. Just make sure your blender is safe for hot liquids, vent the lid so steam can escape, and start on low before increasing the speed.

A milk frother is the easiest option for everyday mornings. Add the butter, optional MCT oil, and sweetener to your mug with the hot coffee, then froth until the top is creamy. It may not get quite as thick as the blender version, but it is quick and works well.

An immersion blender is a good middle option. Use a tall, wide mug or jar so the coffee has room to move without splashing. Add about half of the coffee with the butter and optional MCT oil, blend until frothy, then add the rest of the coffee and blend again.

No matter which method you use, the goal is to blend the fat into the coffee instead of just stirring it. Stirring will melt the butter, but it usually leaves an oily layer on top instead of that creamy, latte-like texture.

Tips For The Best Frothy Coffee

• Use hot, freshly brewed coffee. The butter blends in better when the coffee is hot, and the finished drink tastes creamier.
• Start with 1 tablespoon of butter. You can use more if you like a richer coffee, but I think 1 tablespoon is a good starting point, especially if you are also adding MCT oil.
• Go slow with MCT oil. If you are new to it, start with 1 teaspoon instead of a full tablespoon. You can always add more next time.
• Blend instead of stir. Stirring will melt the butter, but it will not give you the same creamy, frothy texture. A blender, milk frother, or immersion blender works much better.
• Use strong coffee. Since you are adding fat to the coffee, a weak cup can taste watered down or flat. Strong brewed coffee gives you better flavor.
• Be careful blending hot liquids. Make sure your blender is safe for hot coffee, vent the lid so steam can escape, and start on low.
• Drink it right away. Keto coffee is best hot and freshly blended while the top is still foamy and creamy.

Variations

Vanilla: Add a splash of vanilla extract before blending. This gives the coffee a warmer flavor without adding sugar.

Mocha: Add 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and your favorite keto sweetener. This makes it taste more like a low carb mocha.

Collagen: Add a scoop of unflavored or vanilla collagen peptides before blending. This is an easy way to add a little protein without changing the texture too much.

Dairy-free: Use coconut oil, MCT oil, or coconut cream instead of butter. The flavor will be a little different, but it will still blend into a creamy coffee.

Serving Suggestions

Keto coffee can be filling on its own, especially if you make it with butter and MCT oil, but it also goes well with a simple low carb breakfast.

For something hearty, serve it with low carb biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, or a breakfast casserole.

For something lighter, pair it with noatmeal, a low carb smoothie, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese with a few berries.

If you want a family-friendly breakfast, keep your keto coffee for yourself and serve it alongside eggs, bacon, and toast or fruit for everyone else. That way you are not making separate meals, just adjusting the plate to fit different needs.

You can also drink keto coffee as a mid-morning option when you are not ready for a full breakfast yet. Just remember that it does have calories, so I like to think of it as part of the meal instead of plain coffee.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

Using too much butter: More is not always better. Start with 1 tablespoon of butter, especially if you are also adding MCT oil. You can always adjust it after you know how rich you like your coffee.

Adding too much MCT oil at once: If you are new to MCT oil, start with 1 teaspoon. A full tablespoon can be too much for some people at first.

Stirring instead of blending: Stirring melts the butter, but it does not fully blend it into the coffee. This usually leaves an oily layer on top instead of a creamy, frothy drink.

Using weak coffee: Since butter and MCT oil make the coffee richer, a weak cup of coffee can taste flat. Strong brewed coffee gives this recipe better flavor.

Forgetting it has calories: Keto coffee is low carb, but it is not calorie-free. I like to think of it as part of breakfast instead of the same as plain black coffee.

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