Ultimate Keto Butter Coffee

<script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context":"http://schema.org", "@type":"BlogPosting", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kate Sullivan, MS" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Warrior Made", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.warriormade.com", "image": "https://d1ghrtdbdq2gkr.cloudfront.net/media/public/2019/12/keto-butter-coffee.jpg" } }, "headline":"Ultimate Keto Butter Coffee", "datePublished":"2018-09-21", "dateModified": "2019-12-11", "description":"Lose weight and gain energy by sipping your morning coffee? Yes, butter coffee can help you do just that! 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Proponents say that drinking it can help boost your energy, keep you in ketosis, and even help you burn more fat.<br>MCTs have a number of scientifically proven benefits, including helping to control blood sugar levels, increase your energy and stamina, protect against cognitive decline or dementia, and reduce your cholesterol.<br>When combined with different types of fat, antioxidants, and caffeine as in butter coffee, MCTs may potentially be a great health booster." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Butter in Coffee Help You Lose Weight?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Butter coffee may help you achieve your weight loss goals in a few different ways.<br>The healthy fats from grass-fed butter and MCT oil may help keep you full all morning despite not eating a big breakfast. One study has suggested that MCT oil specifically may trigger the release of a hormone called leptin that reduces your appetite. Plus, MCTs may help you burn fat for fuel, helping you lose weight.<br>Butter, too, can make a big difference in your quest to lose weight. Grass-fed butter contains higher amounts of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Although more studies are needed, it seems that omega-3s can help control appetite in healthy individuals, making it easier to stick to your eating plan.<br>The caffeine in butter coffee may give you an additional weight-loss boost. Caffeine is proven to help break down fat cells. A University of London study even shows that drinking coffee can ramp your metabolism up by 3-11%, helping you burn more calories and fat even when sitting still.<br>So the potent combination of caffeine and metabolism-revving MCT oil in butter coffee may help you burn more fat and lose weight, as long as you combine your morning butter coffee with healthy eating and exercise the rest of the day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Butter in Coffee Taste Good?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Of course, no amount of health benefits matters if something tastes terrible! Luckily, butter coffee is delicious.<br>The butter and oil melt into the coffee to smooth out the bitterness that can sometimes ruin a great cuppa. Blending the mixture turns it into a rich, creamy, smooth beverage that can rival a coffee shop latte for a decadent morning drink.<br>Because of the natural creaminess added by the butter and MCT oil, you don’t need to add anything else to your coffee. That also helps make this a healthy morning breakfast replacement, as the calories are coming from healthy sources of fat as opposed to sugary artificial creamers.<br>The mouthfeel of butter coffee may take a little getting used to—you can feel the oil in a subtle way. You will also taste some of the fresh dairy notes of the butter, but after a few sips, most people find that they love the butter coffee experience.<br>Using great ingredients—unsalted, grass-fed butter, virgin coconut oil, and high-quality, fresh-ground coffee—will take your butter coffee to the next level.<br>Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make this decadent, fat-busting, energy-boosting drink at home with our simple recipe!" } }] } </script> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Recipe", "author": "Kate Sullivan, MS", "cookTime": "PT5M", "datePublished": "2018-09-21", "description": "Lose weight and gain energy by sipping your morning coffee? Yes, butter coffee can help you do just that! 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You can also add all the ingredients to a mason jar, cover tightly with the lid, and shake well to combine; use a tea towel or pot holder to protect your hand from the heat." } ], "recipeYield": "1 serving", "suitableForDiet": "http://schema.org/LowFatDiet" } </script> <article itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe"> <div> <ul> <li><a href="#section1">Why Should I Drink Butter Coffee?</a></li> <li><a href="#section2">Does Butter in Coffee Help You Lose Weight?</a></li> <li><a href="#section3">Does Butter in Coffee Taste Good?</a></li> <li><a href="#section4">Ultimate Keto Butter Coffee</a></li> </ul> </div> <section itemprop="description"> <p>Butter coffee, also called “bulletproof” coffee by its creator, Dave Asprey, is a popular way for many people to start their day. It’s said to improve your metabolism, help you lose weight, and give you extra energy. </p> <p>But what’s the real deal with butter coffee? And more importantly, how do you make a great cup at home? Let’s find out!</p> </section> <section id="section1"> <h2>Why Should I Drink Butter Coffee?</h2> <p>Butter coffee is a hot drink made by blending brewed coffee, butter, and an oil containing medium-chain triglycerides (MCT's), a type of fat that’s used by the body for fuel. Proponents say that drinking it can help boost your energy, keep you in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.warriormade.com/content/diet/87-things-to-avoid-on-the-keto-diet" rel="noreferrer">ketosis</a>, and even help you burn more fat.</p> <p>MCTs have a number of scientifically proven benefits, including helping to control blood sugar levels^{<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17570262" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1</a>}, increase your energy and stamina^{<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19436137" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2</a>}, protect against cognitive decline or dementia^{<a target="_blank" href="https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/nyas.12999" rel="nofollow noreferrer">3</a>}, and reduce your cholesterol^{<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19437058" rel="nofollow noreferrer">4</a>}.</p> <p>When combined with different types of fat, antioxidants, and caffeine as in butter coffee, MCTs may potentially be a great health booster.</p> </section> <section id="section2"> <h2>Does Butter in Coffee Help You Lose Weight?</h2> <p>Butter coffee may help you achieve your weight loss goals in a few different ways.</p> <p>The healthy fats from grass-fed butter and MCT oil may help keep you full all morning despite not eating a big <a target="_blank" href="https://www.warriormade.com/content/diet/what-do-i-eat-for-breakfast-on-the-keto-diet" rel="noreferrer">breakfast</a>. One study has suggested that MCT oil specifically may trigger the release of a hormone called <i>leptin</i> that reduces your appetite^{<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4192077/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">5</a>}. Plus, MCTs may help you burn fat for fuel, helping you lose weight^{<a target="_blank" href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1038/oby.2003.53" rel="nofollow noreferrer">6</a>}. </p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.warriormade.com/content/diet/is-butter-bad-for-you" rel="noreferrer">Butter</a>, too, can make a big difference in your quest to lose weight. Grass-fed butter contains higher amounts of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Although more studies are needed, it seems that omega-3s can help control appetite in healthy individuals^{<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18602429" rel="nofollow noreferrer">7</a>}, making it easier to stick to your eating plan.</p> <p>The caffeine in butter coffee may give you an additional weight-loss boost. Caffeine is proven to help break down fat cells^{<a target="_blank" href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10068-010-0151-6" rel="nofollow noreferrer">8</a>}. A <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2912010" rel="nofollow noreferrer">University of London</a> study even shows that drinking coffee can ramp your metabolism up by 3-11%, helping you burn more calories and fat even when sitting still.</p> <p>So the potent combination of caffeine and metabolism-revving MCT oil in butter coffee may help you burn more fat and lose weight, as long as you combine your morning butter coffee with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.warriormade.com/content/diet/keto-101-a-beginners-guide-to-keto" rel="noreferrer">healthy eating</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.warriormade.com/content/exercise/how-to-lose-weight-fast-at-home" rel="noreferrer">exercise</a> the rest of the day.</p> </section> <section id="section3"> <h2>Does Butter in Coffee Taste Good?</h2> <p>Of course, no amount of health benefits matters if something tastes terrible! Luckily, butter coffee is delicious.</p> <p>The butter and oil melt into the coffee to smooth out the bitterness that can sometimes ruin a great cuppa. Blending the mixture turns it into a rich, creamy, smooth beverage that can rival a coffee shop latte for a decadent morning drink.</p> <p>Because of the natural creaminess added by the butter and MCT oil, you don’t need to add anything else to your coffee. That also helps make this a healthy morning breakfast replacement, as the calories are coming from healthy sources of fat as opposed to sugary artificial creamers.</p> <p>The mouthfeel of butter coffee may take a little getting used to—you can feel the oil in a subtle way. You will also taste some of the fresh dairy notes of the butter, but after a few sips, most people find that they love the butter coffee experience.</p> <p>Using great ingredients—unsalted, grass-fed butter, virgin coconut oil, and high-quality, fresh-ground coffee—will take your butter coffee to the next level.</p> <p>Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make this decadent, fat-busting, energy-boosting drink at home with our simple recipe!</p> </section> <hr class="divider-15 divider-thick mx-auto"> <section id="section4" class="recipe"> <h2 itemprop="name">Ultimate Keto Butter Coffee</h2> <div class="prep"> <span> <meta itemprop="prepTime" content="PT15M">Prep Time: 2 minutes</span> <span> <meta itemprop="cookTime" content="PT35M">Cooking Time: 5 minutes</span> <span> <meta itemprop="recipeYield">Serves: 1</span> </div> <h3>Ingredients:</h3> <ul class="ingredients no-bullet"> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">2 cups freshly brewed hot coffee</li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">2 tablespoons grass-fed unsalted butter</li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">1 tablespoon MCT oil or coconut oil</li> <li itemprop="recipeIngredient">¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)</li> </ul> <hr class="divider-50 divider-medium"> <h3>Instructions:</h3> <ol itemprop="recipeInstructions"> <li>Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on low speed for 10 seconds, then raise the speed to high and continue to blend for 30 more seconds or until frothy.</li> <li>If you don’t have a blender, use a milk frother or immersion blender to combine the ingredients. You can also add all the ingredients to a mason jar, cover tightly with the lid, and shake well to combine; use a tea towel or pot holder to protect your hand from the heat.</li> </ol> </section> </article>