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You are here: Home / Posts / Healthy Eating / This One Time I Put Butter in My Coffee

This One Time I Put Butter in My Coffee

February 23, 2015 by Katie

Has anyone ever heard of Bulletproof Coffee? Well it’s apparently a thing these days.

Technically, the concoction should consist of the following:

  • 1-2 Tbs of unsalted grass-fed butter
  • 1-2 Tbs of Brain Oxtane or XCT oil
  • 1-2 Cups of brewed low-toxin coffee

This mixture is supposed to be a healthy, energizing breakfast replacement. The grass-fed butter is high in Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins; the special oil is an easily digestible fat; and the coffee with a low-mold toxin level is said to be a better alternative than others with a higher toxin level that can cause symptoms like irritability and sugar cravings. Also, it’s supposed to be a breakfast replacement since it is so high in calories and has such a high amount of fat.

As Bulletproof Coffee has become such a weird, growing trend, I’ve gotten more curious and intrigued. Since I didn’t want to go buy a bunch of strange ingredients I had never heard of, I opted for grass-fed butter, coconut oil, and Starbucks coffee. Even though “Bulletproof Coffee” is very specific in its ingredients, I found the variation I used online as an alternative.

Bulletproof Coffee

Since oil doesn’t exactly mix into a water-based drink like coffee, you’re supposed to blend it to thoroughly incorporate everything.

Bulletproof Coffee

I was actually quite surprised how well it all blended together – I figured it would separate pretty fast but nope! It looked like a normal coffee beverage of sorts.

Bulletproof Coffee

I actually enjoyed the taste. The coconut flavor took away from it a tiny bit, but it wasn’t too overpowering. After trying it, I figured sure! I could drink this. But after getting through about a fourth of my mug, I started noticing my throat being coated with the oil. Aaaand that’s when I dumped it all out.

Bulletproof Coffee

There are people who swear by this stuff, and there are others who think the amount of saturated fat from the butter and oil is dangerous. Even if I liked it, I don’t think I’d make it a daily breakfast drink for myself, just because it IS such a high-calorie, high-fat drink. However, I found it to be an interesting new trend, so I’m glad I tried it out. It’s just not for me.

Have you tried Bulletproof Coffee?

What is your favorite way to drink coffee? I’m quite partial to the crazy, flavored, sugar-filled creamers, but I never buy them. Lately, I’ve been putting a mix of half-n-half and milk in my cup-o-joe.

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Comments

  1. Jen @ Bagels to Broccoli says

    February 23, 2015 at 5:40 am

    Eeeesh the description of the oil coating in throat was enough to turn me off. I’ve never tried Bulletproof Coffee; mainly because I can’t seem to get past putting butter in it…

    • Katie says

      February 23, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Haha ya, I figured the idea of oil coating the throat would gross people out. The butter taste reminded me of cream in the coffee though. It wasn’t as crazy/gross as I originally thought.

  2. SoWhatIRun says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Tried it and I’m addicted. I love the smooth creamy flavor of it and I could care less about the calories at this point. LOL! I’m sure it’s way better for me than my 5 tsp of sugar that I used to use in my coffee. Keeps me full for several hours and I have to admit…sometimes I sneak in a second cup later in the day just because I like the taste.

    • Katie says

      February 23, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      Ooo! Interesting. And you’re probably right about it being better than a sugar-loaded coffee. Whatever works for you!

  3. Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I’ve been wanting to try this but haven’t! I first heard about it a few weeks ago, but before that had never heard of it before. I think it’s kind of stupid that it’s supposed to be “grass fed” or “organic.” I know those things are better for you, but putting butter in your coffee is what it is: it’s butter, no matter how you slice it!

    • Katie says

      February 23, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      Haha it’s true. I haven’t done a bunch of research on this, but the idea of a hunk of butter and oil for breakfast doesn’t sound ideal.

  4. Jess @hellotofit says

    February 24, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I’ve heard of bulletproof coffee but frankly haven’t been interested in trying it. Butter is butter, which means it might leave a slightly greasy after-feel. Thanks your review!!

    • Katie says

      February 24, 2015 at 11:54 am

      Yep, it’s definitely not for everyone, including me. Haha. But I can see why people like it because the grass-fed butter is pretty creamy.

  5. Leucadia Chiropractor says

    February 26, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    That’s what bulletproof coffee is made of? It seems like it might be challenging for me to actually take a sip. Can I take out the coconut oil?

    • Katie says

      February 27, 2015 at 7:44 am

      Well for Bulletproof Coffee, you’re supposed to have the oil, but do whatever you want! The butter would probably still add a nice creaminess if you’re not too freaked out by the idea of it.

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