Creamy and delicious bulletproof coffee is a staple at our house in the mornings! Made with your favorite coffee, coconut oil, butter, and customizable with flavor combos that will bring a little more YUM to your morning cup of joe. Today I’m sharing how to make bulletproof coffee in 3 easy steps so you can start your day on the right foot!
I’m not gonna lie. Discovering how to make bulletproof coffee in 3 easy steps AT HOME was nothing short of a life changing experience for me.
I had tried it a few times and heard people talk about it for a long time before I made it myself, because somehow it seemed intimidating. Every time I even THOUGHT about making it myself I ended up with more questions than answers.
Is it sweet? Not sweet?
How do you make it so creamy?
What does it taste like?
But mostly – how good could coffee with butter and coconut oil even BE?!
Well my friends, after taking a big deep dive into the world of bulletproof coffee (or boosted coffee, or butter coffee, as some call it) I’m happy to report that when you make it right, it is indeed very, very good. And not at all hard to make.
Why you’ll love this bulletproof coffee
Picture your morning cup of coffee all LUXE, creamy, and flavorful with a rich fullness that satisfies your every wish for what a morning beverage could be.
Yup, ALL THAT.
Now do you see why I’m so in love?
It’s kind of like a latte but honestly better. Maybe like a latte on it’s very best day. A day where latte’s have superpowers.
So let’s ditch the intimidating thoughts and questions about bulletproof coffee and instead get EXCITED!
Because I’m about to answer everything you’ve been wondering about bulletproof coffee and teach you how to make it in 3 easy steps.
3 easy steps that you can experiment with to make a creamy cup of YUM that is all your own. AKA your very own dream bulletproof coffee.
How to Make Bulletproof Coffee in 3 Easy Steps
The basic recipe for a winning cup of bulletproof coffee is:
Coffee + fat + a blender.
Here’s a little more detail on how to make bulletproof coffee in 3 easy steps:
Step 1: Brew Your Coffee
Anywhere between 10-12 oz is a good amount – basically a normal sized cup of coffee.
Step 2: Choose Your Fats
You have a lot of choices when it comes to fat options. I generally opt for a mix of either coconut oil or MCT oil, plus a little bit of ghee because it adds a really nice rich texture and flavor!
But you can use whichever of these you have on hand and/or like.
A good ratio for making your bulletproof coffee is about 1 tablespoon of fat to 10-12 oz of coffee
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Grass fed butter – A classic choice, and the recipe bulletproof coffee is sometimes called butter coffee.
- Grass fed ghee – Adds a nice texture and rich flavor.
- Coconut oil
- MCT oil
- Coconut butter – Adds a distinctive creamy coconut flavor.
- Cacao butter – You may not be as likely to have this fat in your pantry, but it’s a special one! Blending it into your bulletproof coffee makes it taste like white chocolate. YUM!
- Nut butter – Best if used in combination with a straight up fat (like coconut oil), but nut butter does add an excellent flavor and richness! Almond butter and cashew butter are two of my favorites.
Many of these bulletproof coffee fat options can also be found on Thrive Market – a membership based natural products store that is like the Whole Foods of Costco but entirely based online and with the BEST wholesale prices.
I have been a Thrive Market member for 4 years and over that period of time I have saved a projected $4,123.66! That is some serious savings.
Step 3: Blend Your Coffee
Add your coffee with your chosen fats to a blender and process on high until creamy and emulsified. Pour yourself a warm serving of this nourishing caffeinated beverage and ENJOY!
It really is that easy.
Flavor combinations and sweetener options for this 3 step bulletproof coffee
If you want to add some flavor your bulletproof coffee, the possibilities are literally endless.
Some spices and flavorings that I love are:
- Cacao or Cocoa powder
- Cinnamon
- Cayenne – For a little extra kick! Great paired with cacao and cinnamon for a Mexican Mocha style bulletproof coffee.
- Vanilla extract – A classic cozy flavor enhancer for coffee!
- Almond extract – When paired with coconut butter the addition of almond extract channels some serious birthday cake vibes!
- Peppermint extract – Peppermint extract with a little cacao powder makes a delicious peppermint mocha coffee!
Some natural sweeteners options:
What is bulletproof coffee?
At it’s core, bulletproof coffee is an emulsified (blended) beverage of two basic ingredients: coffee and fat. The fat used is typically butter, ghee, coconut oil, or MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oil.
Is bulletproof coffee vegan?
A lot of times you’ll see “bulletproof” or “boosted coffee” also called “butter coffee”, but it definitely doesn’t have to be made with butter! If you use coconut oil, MCT oil, cacao butter, or coconut butter, it is 100% vegan.
Is bulletproof coffee hot or cold?
It can be made either hot or cold! I generally drink it hot, but you can make a cold version by using MCT oil.
If you make bulletproof coffee warm you have more options for fat choices.
MCT oil is the only fat that will work for a cold bulletproof beverage, since it is liquid at room temperature and will stay emulsified with with your coffee even when it’s cold.
What does bulletproof coffee taste like?
When blended properly, bulletproof coffee tastes kind of like a rich and creamy latte.
Of course you can always add different flavors to customize it (which I often do), but it’s also very yummy in it’s super basic form.
IMO – the biggest mistake you can make when it comes to getting the best flavor out of your bulletproof coffee is not blending it or not blending it long enough.
If you don’t blend it properly to emulsify the fat with the coffee, you’ll just end up with a cup of coffee with a layer fat on the top.
Can you make bulletproof coffee without a blender?
Or – do you have to blend bulletproof coffee?
Well, not technically. But will it taste exponentially better if you do? 100% yes.
I usually use my blender, but if you don’t have one (or don’t feel like dirtying yours up), a great alternative is a battery operated milk frother. This milk frother from Amazon is less than $20 and it’s the best one I’ve ever used.
It also works great for making bulletproof coffee or matcha lattes on the go. It’s literally always packed in my suitcase when I go on trips!
From what I understand you are not supposed to make hot drinks in Magic Bullet’s, so using that instead of a blender is not recommended, but I haven’t personally tested it.
Recipe ideas for a special bulletproof coffee
A basic bulletproof coffee recipe is what is listed below in the recipe card, but if you are in the mood to upgrade your cup, here’s some ideas!
- Peppermint mocha – 10-12oz hot coffee + 1 tablespoon of fat + 1 teaspoon cacao powder + 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract + pinch of sea salt
- Maple vanilla – 10-12 oz hot coffee + 1 tablespoon of fat + maple syrup to taste + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + a pinch of sea salt
- Spicy cinnamon – 8-12 oz hot coffee + 1 tablespoon of fat + pinch of cayenne pepper + 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon + pinch of sea salt
- White chocolate – 8-12 oz hot coffee + 1 tablespoon cacao butter + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + pinch of sea salt
AND THAT’S THAT! If you made it all the way to this point of the post, BRAVO. I know it was a long one, but hopefully you learned something and feel empowered to make your own delicious bulletproof coffee. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or a special recipe / combo that you want to share!
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How to Make Bulletproof Coffee in 3 Easy Steps
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Creamy and delicious bulletproof coffee is a staple at our house in the mornings! Made with your favorite coffee, coconut oil, butter, and customizable with flavor combos that will bring a little more YUM to your morning cup of joe. Today I’m sharing how to make bulletproof coffee in 3 easy steps so you can start your day on the right foot!
Ingredients
- 10–12 oz hot brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon fat of choice – butter, ghee, coconut oil, MCT oil, or cacao butter are all great choices
- Pinch of sea salt (optional, but does bring the flavors together nicely and balance out some of the bitterness of the coffee)
- Any flavors or sweeteners that you want to add (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until creamy and emulsified.
- Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!
Notes
I usually use my blender, but if you don’t have one (or don’t feel like dirtying yours up), a great alternative is a battery operated milk frother. This milk frother from Amazon is less than $20 and it’s the best one I’ve ever used.
This recipe is for a delicious bulletproof style ICED coffee
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: drink
- Method: blender
Justina says
This was super easy and delicious! I have been wanting a bullet coffee recipe as I try to intermittent fast but sometimes wake up hungry. This is a great option. I used coconut oil, a little grassfed butter, 1tsp lions mane powder and pumpkin pie spice. All blended in my nutribullet – thanks for the awesome recipe!
Nyssa Tanner says
I’m so glad you loved it Justina!
Em says
Thank you for sharing this!
I will definitely try your suggestions.
Nyssa Tanner says
Yes! Yay! I hope that you love it as much as we do. Happy bulletproof coffee-ing! xo, Nyssa
Nancy says
I am not sure how I made it to 50 and never tried a bulletproof coffee. My hairdresser suggested adding a tablespoon of coconut oil to my diet and after trying to eat it straight off a spoon (ugh!!!) this is a much more desirable taste and experience! I always pictured an oily black coffee kinda thing. I can’t believe how mellow and smooth and creamy this is and with such a nice froth to boot. Much better flavour than coffee with cream and all the health benefits of the coconut oil. Love it.
Nyssa Tanner says
Yes!! When I first discovered bulletproof coffee I felt the same way and wanted to shout it from the rooftops! So happy that it fits with not only your health and dietary goals but also is yummy for you. Pro tip: if you want to try an iced coffee version you can essentially make the same thing but with MCT oil (liquid coconut oil). Thanks for the thoughtful comment and cheers! xo, Nyssa
Debbie says
Delicious. I can’t believe I put off trying this for so long,the thought of drinking melted butter turned my stomach lol. I thought I’d give your simple recipe a go and even had my cream ready to add but to my surprise, after a couple of tentative sips I was hooked and cream was back in the fridge.
Nyssa Tanner says
Yes! So happy to hear that you enjoyed it despite some hesitation. I put off making it for a long time as well for the same reason 🙂
Sue says
Oh my!! Absolutely LOVE this !!!! I’ve been off dairy and sugar ( 3 months now) and coffee is a huge part of my morning routine. Tried Oat Milk etc. … ( not really)
then this!!! Bulletproof Coffee!! It is SO creamy and delicious!! It “makes” the coffee complete ! I used coconut oil and I did ( cheat on the no- dairy:) add a bit of butter and it was like I’m having my coffee again! But Better! Thank you SO MUCH!❤️☕️
Nyssa Tanner says
Yes!! What a win! So happy you found the joy of bulletproof coffee 🙂 If you think you might tolerate ghee better than butter you could totally give that a try! That’s my personal favorite. Happy coffee sipping!!!
Julie Lewis says
Thank you for all you wrote! I wondered what bulletproof coffee was and now I know! I am looking forward to making some tomorrow morning!
Nyssa Tanner says
Fantastic! I hope that it brings some joy to your morning cup of coffee 😉
Marcia H. Brookins says
Thanks, I can only drink decaf coffee but now I can’t have the sugar so I was told to try this. Information was very helpful
Nyssa Tanner says
Hooray! Happy that you found this post helpful. Hope you enjoy the bulletproof coffee!
Shannon says
I thought it had to be mct oil and butter? So, since I dont have mct oil, coconut oil AND butter…or just one of them?
Nyssa Tanner says
Hi Shannon – You can use any of the fats listed in the recipe, or a combination of several. Coconut oil, ghee, butter, MCT oil, or even cacao butter. Any and all of those are great options! My general rule of thumb is about 1 tablespoon worth of fat per cup of coffee. Hope that helps answer your question!
Shannon says
Oh great! Thank you!
Diana Brantley says
Thanks! I was looking for a coconut oil , dairy free recipe. Allergic to both.
Nyssa Tanner says
Aww yes! So happy you found the recipe – enjoy!!
Axa Maria Alphonsa says
Going to make a good first sip of coffee right now
Nyssa Tanner says
Cheers to that 🙂 I hope you love it!
Varsha says
Hi Nyssa,
Wonderful explaination of the Bulletproof coffee. Just one small dount- Can we heat the coffee after blending it??
Nyssa Tanner says
I always try and start with the hottest possible coffee so it’s the perfect temperature after blending, but you can re-heat the coffee after blending it if needed. The fat might start to separate from the coffee when warming a second time – if that’s the case just give it another quick whirr in the blender until it’s emulsified again!
Sonja says
Thanks for this – have honestly always been a little confused about what bulletproof coffee really is
Off to blend up a cup right now. Yay!
Can’t wait to try your recipes. They sound so so delicious.
Nyssa Tanner says
Ohh yes yes yes! Hope you love it. I would love to know what you think of your first bulletproof! ✨☕️