Recipe
Bulletproof coffee
Coffee with ghee and MCT - a drink for sustained energy without sugar. These fats are absorbed quickly and provide energy to support cognitive performance.
Quick energyFour variationsScalable servings
Full serving of ghee and MCT for maximum energy
Ingredients
- 15gmedium-ground coffee
- 240mlwater
- 1tbspghee or clarified butter
- 1tbspMCT oil (medium-chain triglycerides)
Preparation
- Heat water to 95–100°C; excessive heat can affect aromatic compounds
- Brew the coffee in a dripper or French press for 3–4 minutes
- Mix the ghee (or coconut milk for the dairy-free version) and MCT oil in a mug
- Pour in the hot coffee and mix thoroughly; a frother can help
- Serve immediately before the fats separate
Practical tips
- Bulletproof coffee is commonly served on an empty stomach
- For a dairy-free drink, avoid regular milk
- MCT oil is converted to ketones more readily than long-chain fats
- Ghee has a higher smoke point (250°C) than regular butter