How to make boosted bulletproof coffee – all you need is a big cup of strong-brewed coffee, ghee (or grass-fed butter) or coconut oil to make a delightful frothy latte-like coffee that’s easier on your digestive system than a traditional latte.
Coffee is such a deeply-rooted ritual in my life that I can’t picture a morning without it.
Fun factoid: I drink my coffee in bulletproof fashion every single morning. For those of you who aren’t familiar with bulletproof coffee, it is a strong brewed cup of coffee blended with ghee (or grass-fed butter) and coconut oil. Yup, you read that correctly: butter in your coffee…because this is how we win at life!
Where did this bulletproof coffee thing come from? Mostly the paleo people who, like me, love their coffee creamy and frothy but avoid milk or half & half to keep GI inflammation low. This is also a great alternative for those who are lactose intolerant. If you are lactose intolerant or sensitive to dairy, try ghee (which has no lactose) or coconut oil versus grass-fed butter.
Blending grass-fed butter, ghee, or coconut oil with coffee results in a frothy latte-like treat that tastes creamy while being friendlier to your gut than the milk-infused counterpart. The combination of the fats and caffeine yields a high-octane energy boost that perks you up and keeps you feeling energized longer.
Studies have shown beginning your day with healthy fats helps train your body to use body fat for fuel throughout the day and boosts your metabolism. Grass-fed butter and ghee contain omega-3 fatty acids, CLA, beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin D, vitamin E, antioxidants, and butyrate – a short-chain fatty acid that can decrease inflammation. It has also been said that butyrate can increase metabolism, and improve gut health. In general, you want to be mindful about the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids you consume, as too much omega-6 can result in inflammation and cause health issues in the long-run.
An additional BONUS to this approach, is bulletproof coffee gets things moving in the morning more so than black coffee…so for those of us ladies who need a little something extra to keep things regular, bulletproof coffee is a godsend. Men: proceed with caution.
Butter to coconut oil proportions: let’s chat. You can really do whatever you want in terms of how much cocout oil to use versus ghee/butter. Many people use equal-parts coconut oil and ghee, but I like using about 2 teaspoons of ghee and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil for every one large cup (16 to 20 ounces) of coffee. You can definitely do all ghee, or all coconut oil, or even up the ante by adding more if you’d like. Most recipes for bulletproof coffee I’ve seen on the intranet call for 1 tablespoon of each butter and coconut oil, which is too much for me, but if you can dig, you just dive on in!
Let’s talk blendage. I’ve seen YouTube videos for making bulletproof coffee that use a small blender…I don’t recommend this method. You definitely want steam to be able to escape in order to ensure you don’t vacuum seal your hot coffee only to have it explode all over you when you open your hand-held blender.
That said, I use a high-powered blender which works wonders to make the coffee frothy and latte-like. The kind folks at Wolf Gourmet sent me this super sweet blender (shown above), which serves so many more functions than blending your morning brew. The carafe is super large and wide, making it perfect for blending soups, big batches of margaritas, smoothies, etc. The fact that it doesn’t taper at the bottom makes it super easy to get everything out of the blender and to clean it when all’s said and done. Plus, you’ll never believe all the settings this thing has to offer.  Learn more about Wolf’s High Performance Blender by clicking on that there link.
Coffee for life!
Bulletproof Coffee + Giveaway
Ingredients
- 16 to 20 ounces strong brewed coffee
- 2 teaspoons ghee or grassfed butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 dash ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender.
- Cover the blender, leaving the center insert slightly removed so that steam can escape. Start on a low setting then switch to a high setting and blend until coffee is frothy, about 20 seconds.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
So many blenders out there and too many burn up crushing ice for a smoothie. this one sounds good
I am impressed by the includsion of an emulsion cup to add ingredients slowly into the blender.
ooooh! This sounds awesome…especially that part about getting things moving…
So wanting a cup this morning. I’M afraid it would drive our rescue dog crazy. She goes nuts for ALL things Coconut!
I have been wanting to try this! Going to try it now
Sometimes I eat coconut oil by the spoonful because it’s so yummy!
This blender looks amazing and I happen to be in need of one. Crossing my fingers and toes! Thanks for the chance to win and happy holidays! 🙂
The blender is one gorgeous piece of kitchen appliance heaven.
I got burnt out on the bullet proof coffee, but maybe I was just using too much better and oil. I’m going to try it with your measurements, thanks!
What a gorgeous blender! Very nice giveaway!
This blender would put my little magic bullet to shame!
Have you ever used Ghee instead of regular butter?
I’m incapacitated by 11:30 without my morning cup of coffee!
awesome giveaway!
I’ve still never tried any type of bulletproof coffee!
I would love to upgrade my Magic Bullet!
I would love this blender!
Count me in! x
I remember bullet proof coffee being mainstream (or at least the media was covering it more frequently) a few months ago and I was super intrigued. Not intrigued enough to try it of course, but now this post is making me want to! One question: if I were to try it, would you recommend butter or coconut oil? <<which one tastes better?
I love coconut oil blended in my coffee!
I’ve always thought this sounded intimidating to make, but this looks easy!
Awesome! I am going to order the Bulletproof coffee, and that blender would be great to have.
I love brown butter ghee and coconut oil blended together in my morning bulletproof coffee!
I had never heard of this before but it sounds like fun. I have always used a lot of milk in my coffee to help fill myself up in the morning,but this sounds so much better I can’t wait to try it.
This blender looks awesome!
I don’t currently own a blender, or else I’d be all over this!
Need to do something to make my morning coffee habit a little healthier!
OMG! Would I ever love to win this blender! It looks awesome, and I don’t have one at this time. Will try the Bulletproof Coffee though and mix it the best I can for now.
I have bullet-proof coffee everyday & give it to my 88 yr old mother in law too. We feel great! But, I’ve broken 2 of those small smoothie type blenders. I need something better.
i would love this blender, coffe in the am, smoothies, soups.. oh yeah
I have yet to try bulletproof coffee…I think it’s time 😉
Cool! Sign me uppp
I would love that blender!!
The coffee sounds intriguing, and I would love the blender!! Mine is on its last leg.
I’ve never heard of bullet-proof coffee & will be happy to try it! Thank you!
I do this everyday, too! Sometimes I’ll even add cinnamon and a dash of Celtic sea salt. Mmmm . . .
Would LOVE to try this coffee AND blender!
I haven’t tried bulletproof coffee yet, but hopefully that will change very soon. ; ) Thanks for the givieaway!
I haven’t tried bulletproof coffee yet, but hopefully that will change very soon. ; ) Thanks for the giveaway!
That is one pretty blender 🙂
I have been doing this daily for over a month now. Everything stated is right now, helps with energy too due to the regular help, and due to the nutrients mentioned in the article. Please start this morning choice immediately!
This blender would be more than welcome in my kitchen 🙂
This is the first time I’ve heard of this! I’ll definitely give it a try, coffee is so good but not very filling.
Boy would I like love to win this, it sounds wonderful. Please, pick me! Lol
Coffee recipe would be on the menu tomorrow if only I had that perfect blender today. Thanks for a chance to win!
Must try Bulletproof coffee. It sounds sooo good. I can use a new blender to.
My goodness! I’ve been wanting to try this form of coffee. This recipe seems simple and easy to accomplish too…. And hoping to win the blender contest! I love all things Wolf!
I have been wanting to try bulletproof coffee, but don’t have the right kind of blender. I would love winning a Wolf blender! Thanks for the chance!
Bulletproof coffee sounds great. I would love to try it, but I don’t currently own a blender. Would love to have a Wolf Blender. Looks wonderful. Love the wide bottom!
I start each day with bulletproof coffee too. I used to use coconut oil and coconut milk…but lately I’ve been using just grass-fed brown butter ghee. Once in a while, I’ll give coffee a break and make bulletproof matcha–which is okay, but there’s just nothing like coffee!
What a great giveaway! I must admit, I have never heard of bullet proof coffee! Learn something new everyday, I guess! 🙂
I can’t imagine a morning without coffee, either!!
Wow, this sounds like a powerful blender! Would love to see what it can do 🙂
I’d love a new blender!
I’ve never had this but it sounds fabulous. And I would love to have a sweet Wolf blender!
What a great blender! Thanks for the opportunity!
The coffee sounds delicious. I will definitely give it a try. The blender looks really nice too!
I have heard of Bulletproof coffee, but have been to lazy to try it (ironic I know). Besides, my current blender is on the fritz, so I honestly down think I would get the same effect. I would love the chance to attempt this energy infused concoction the right way!
I have been wanting to try bulletproof coffee. You may have talked me into it!
Looks amazing–both the coffee and the blender
Bulletproof Coffee sounds weirdly delish! I want to try it! I sure could use a blender to make it!
Yum! I love adding a little cacao to my coffee in the morning. I would make mine a chocolate bulletproof coffee 🙂
Sounds amazing!
What is morning with out coffee? Torture I tell you. Coffee makes the morning a better place and coffee with coconut oil – even better!
Looks yummy!! Definitely need to try this!
i wonder if this would work with tea???
How would this be do you think with hot cocoa instead of coffee?
Amazing blender and giveaway! Thanks and happy holidays!
Cool blender!! Awesome coffee!! Thanks for the post!!
I could use some bulletproof coffee right now!
That blender looks fantastic! We drink bulletproof coffee and it would be great to have a shiny new (non-leaky) blender to make our favorite morning drinks, not to mention almond milk and green smoothies!
I definitely cannot imagine life without coffee in the mornings! I keep meaning to try this bulletproof coffee thing – I need to just do it! And what an awesome giveaway!
Does the coffee ever separate from the two oils? I’ve tried coconut oil in my coffee before, but it just floated on top which was unpleasant
Butter and oil in coffee? I’ve never heard of that, but it sure looks delicious!
I love bulletproof coffee. It is the perfect way to indulge in a healthy way. The first time a friend of mine made it for me she added a pinch of raw cocoa powder to it and it was divine! Thanks for sharing!
I have never had butter in coffee before, sounds fascinating
Blender looks greta. on a search for grass fed butter
Mmmm. I love bulletproof coffee. Makes me feel so…bulletproof
Funny you are writing about Bulletproof Coffee, I’ve been enjoying Bulletproof Coffee for a little over a month now. It’s amazing how creamy butter and coconut oil makes my coffee. I love my Bulletproof Coffee.
This blender and coffee look great!
always wondered about this bulletproof coffee thing…heard it’s best when combined with a low-carb diet, so maybe it’d be incentive to stay AWAY from the bread basket (i don’t even like white bread so why am i eating it at restaurants?!) 😛
So curious to try this recipe! And the Wolf blender would be amazing. My blender (which wasn’t great to begin with) just died, and I’ve been shopping around, but having a hard time making a decision.
This blender looks amazing! Have to try this recipe, too!
Thank you! I love bulletproof coffee – and don’t drink it enough. And I need a new blender!
A blender that’s perfect for blending coffee AND soup? Yes, please!
Hi Julia,
I would love to make this and lots of your other tasty recipes in a fabulous new Wolf Blender!
Thanks for the opportunity!
i’ve always wanted to try bulletproof coffee and test out the hype myself! this would be great 🙂
Thank you for the explanation on why this helps rev our motors in the morning! All I could think of was coconut oil is supposed to increase your metabolism (isn’t it?). Anyway, this is delicious!
I wonder if my immersion blender would work… of course I am sure the Wolf would do a much better job on this yummy coffee treat I have yet to try.
This blender (AND COFFEE) looks magical!
Now that’s the kind of coffee I would love to have first thing in the morning.
I’d love this blender!!!
Tooz strange at first, and really exciting after having read the post. Thinking of trying it tomorrow morning..
This looks like a great blender. Would love to use it for soups and smoothies.
This looks so cool, would really like to give it a try!!
Wow, I love coffee and can’t believe I’ve never heard of this. I’ll definitely have to try it out. Thank you for sharing! I just discovered your website and am so excited to try these recipes out 🙂
Mmm…coffee.
I already use coconut milk (from the can) in my coffee every morning, but haven’t tried adding butter yet!
I need something perfect for blending soups, big batches of margaritas, smoothies, and well of course BulletProof Coffee!
Never had bulletproof coffee and would lovers give it a try!
I am intrigued by your recipe, and hope to give it a try. The blender would make it possible!
I love wolf products! 😀 I’d love to make some bullet proof coffee with that blender!
This would be great to win! Thanks for hosting a great giveaway and happy holidays 🙂
This would be the perfect Christmas surprise for my dad, who has just become a smoothie lover!
That looks amazing!!! Definitely want to try this recipe
I’m not a coffee drinker but that blender could help me make a lot of awesome stuff!!
I love bulletproof coffee and would love to win this blender!
I could sure use this to replace my wimpy blender!
I’d love this blender!
I’ve never heard of bulletproof coffee, but I’m certainly trying it in the morning! And what a gorgeous blender!
Sounds awesome
Love starting my day with bulletproof coffee! What a great giveaway!
I have my coffee with rice milk and a tablespoon of coconut oil and honey (now in winter and for the sore throat), but did not think about butter. It’s happening inntomorrow morming!
Anyways, just a question. Is there a huge difference on using a blender or not using it at all?
Husband just crashed our blender on the floor. Bummer! This blender looks like a wonderful replacement.
I would love to win this giveaway!
I have been wanting to try bulletproof coffee and now I’m excited to try it!
Coffee is the best.
What a awesome giveaway! Thanks so much!!
I’ve been following your blog for 1.5 years since I changed my diet significantly for migraines. When I got married 2 months ago I started my husband on your delicious recipes, though he’s been eating them since we were dating 🙂 He’s been asking for a blender for smoothies but I’ve been using a cuisinart instead. He’d love this!
I have a habit of visiting my local barista daily for a breve. I’ve been unable to satisfy that fix at home but bulletproof coffee with your measurements may be my answer. I do love my coconut oil, breaking chunks off randomly throughout the day from my freezer stash. My toddler knows it as coconut candy. Hee-hee! The blender would be such a welcome upgrade from my Ninja.
i want to drink this right now
This sounds kind of amazing. I’ll have to try it. I have stopped using my french press because I never have milk or cream on hand for coffee (it always spoils so what’s the point?) but I always have butter and coconut oil.
Move over Cuisinart, Here Comes THE WOLF.
Sounds like the perfect way to start your day. I love my coffee and have always loved butter. So it stands to be a great drink and blending it can only make it more smooth and lovely!! Thanks for sharing.
Wow I am a REAL coffee lover. This is totally new to me. I would love to try it!
The blender sounds amazing!
Looking forward to some creamy and charged coffee, and what else this blender can do.
I’ve been wanting to try coffee like this, but my blender can’t blend hot liquids. I’d love to win this blender and bullet proof coffee would be one of the first things I’d make.
I have wanted to try bullet proof coffee for awhile now!
Sounds so tasty! Love mixing the butter and coconut oil!
I love your explanation of bulletproof coffee!! This blender looks amazing!! Think of all the possibilities!! 🙂
My blender gave out on me. Id love a new one.
Well, I totally want to win in life, so this cup o’ Joe is a must try. Your pictures are gorgeous in this post, and that blender looks fierce.
Sounds like a great blender! Powerful AND easy to clean!
“Men: proceed with caution” < LOL, you crack me up!
I'm not a coffee drinker because I only like it with flavored creamer which is full of crap. But I could get behind this bulletproof version with coconut oil and butter. It sounds so frothy and delish!
definitely could use a new powerful blender. this one looks awesome!
So I have always been curious about bulletproof coffee- why fiddle with a perfectly delicious cup of coffee?!- but now you have me convinced to try it. I had been wary of the tablespoons of each since I already eat a substantial breakfast, but it is good to know that just a teaspoon or two of each is just as delicious and effective! Thanks for the insight!
I must try this sometime. Would love to have this Blender.
Thank you, I am going to give this a try
The recipe sounds interesting – I will have to try it!
This sounds amazing! I will definitely be trying this!
What a beautiful post! The blender looks great. Throwing my hat in the ring!
I just started adding MCT oil to my coffee so this is great!
I have never had something this nice! Thanks for the chance!
I would love this blender. Looks beautiful and I won’t have to buy a vitamix!
This might sound idiotic, but I’ve been wondering for months what bulletproof coffee is. Now I know and I want to try it!!
I love coffee and this seems like a interesting way to have your coffee, I will definitely have to try it.
Looking forward to trying a cup of bullet proof coffee.Great giveaway just in time for the holidays!Thank you
Always wanted to try bulletproof coffee, and this recipe sounds like the one too try . Thank you all the great information and beautiful pictures. My blender does not blend hot liquid and the wolf blender looks amazing. Not only will I being trying the coffee recipe but soup recipes also.
Just found this site. Can’t wait to try bulletproof coffee. Have a old vita mix that I bought at a garage sale that is on its last leg. Would love to have a new Wolf blender.
can’t wait to try, sounds delish! 🙂 Wolf has awesome products!!
I just lost my coffee snob badge! I MUST try this coffee method with this blender; hook me up in the Wolf pack!
sounds yummy..i wanna try it.
I have just started drinking bullet coffee, still experimenting with ratios. A new high end blender will certainly help.
Getting on the health band wagon and a blender is an excellent tool for healthy food and drinks.
I am team 100% coconut in my bulletproof coffee, but only because I am allergic to dairy! It really does help get me moving faster in he morning than black coffee!
nice!
I love the fact that I’m no longer the first one out of the house in the morning so I can use the blender and make this type of coffee!
Did you try blending it. If you don’t, you’re right – it will be a cup of hot fat. Blending makes it creamy and frothy, and very delicious. But, if you’re a black coffee fan, I don’t know how you could incorporate the butter & coconut oil.
I’d love to give Bulletproof Coffee (in a beautiful new blender no less!) a try as so many of my clients talk/ask about it… see what all the delicious fuss is about! Thank you.