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DIY Bulletproof Coffee Recipe Keto – Easy & Quick

March 23, 2020 by Rich

If you’re in desperate need of caffeine like I am, then you have to check out my bulletproof coffee recipe keto. Not only is it packed with the energy you need, but the flavors and textures are all there making it the best iteration of keto coffee yet. In this article I show you how to make keto coffee.

Last updated: April 7, 2020

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Bulletproof Coffee Recipe Keto
  • Can I have Coffee on keto?
  • How many times a day can I drink keto coffee?
  • How to sweeten coffee on keto diet?
  • What are other flavors can I make?
  • How to make Keto Coffee
    • Butter in Coffee Keto
    • What You’ll Need

Can I have Coffee on keto?

You can most certainly have coffee for the keto diet. You just have to make some adjustments just like every other keto version of a recipe. With so many ways to make coffee out there, the number one tip is to lay off the sugar. Instead, let’s substitute it for Stevia. I tend to like to drink my coffee black especially if I am fasting but since fat is essential, butter or heavy cream are the perfect ingredients for a keto coffee. For that reason, I’ve come up with my own concoction that will have you wanting to make more as it makes a frothier and creamier cup of joe compared to other bulletproof coffee recipes out there.

How many times a day can I drink keto coffee?

The easy answer is as many times as you want as long as you don’t go over 20 grams of net carbs, but then there are other factors such as personal tolerance for caffeine, any fasting diets, and other meals at play. For this reason, I highly suggest calculating your daily macro nutrients to get an idea as to how much you’re able to drink on a given day.

Overhead shot of keto coffee

Not sure what your Macronutrients are? I recommend downloading the Carb Manager. It’s extremely useful and will tell you exactly how much carbs, fat, and protein you should have based on your weight goals.

My bulletproof coffee recipe is low in net carbs therefore already favorable if you want to have a lot of these drinks which contains only 1.4 grams of net carbs. If you were only counting net carbs, then theoretically you can have about 14 cups of these drinks (which I highly do not recommend). There’s also the element of fat your body would need to consume.

As an example, let’s say Person A is a 150 pound, 30 year old woman who wants to lose weight, then she would have to stay under 105 grams of fat. If you’re having 3 meals a day, then you may want to limit your keto coffee intake as my recipe contains about 12.4 grams of fat.

And if you’re worried about the caffeine part well, respond as you would normally when consuming caffeine as every individual have different tolerance levels. For me, I can drink 3 cups of coffee within an hour and I’d be fine but my girlfriend can barely handle decaf. Just remember, everyone is different and go by how you feel. If you begin having the spins, then it’s highly recommended to stop drinking.

How to sweeten coffee on keto diet?

Side profile angle of keto coffee in a beaker

Let’s make it easy and let’s rule out the the sweeteners you cannot have on the keto diet. These would include:

  • Any kind of Sugar; white, brown, raw, cinnamon sugar
  • Honey
  • Agave Nectar
  • Maple Syrup
  • Molasses

Luckily with the keto diet, there are some substitutions for sugar. Below are the sweeteners that are very much keto friendly:

  • Splenda
  • Sweet’N Low
  • Equal
  • NutraSweet
  • Stevia

Keep in mind that Splenda, Sweet’N Low, Equal, and NutraSweet are artificial sweeteners. In my opinion, I find Stevia best due to it being all natural but I understand if you don’t have that option then, the artificial sweeteners I mentioned will work too.

For more information on keto friendly ingredients, check out my keto shopping list.

What are other flavors can I make?

With a crazy imagination, the flavors you can make for keto coffee are endless. Some spices and extracts you can add are:

  • Nutmeg
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Pumpkin Spice
  • Hazelnut Extract
  • Coconut Extract
  • Blueberry Extract

Remember to always check the nutrition information to make sure there’s little carbs and sugar. At times, some manufacturers may sneak sugar into them without disclosing that piece of info. A couple of brands I recommend are Simply Organic, Cook’s, and Olive Nation. They do a great job at transparency.

How to make Keto Coffee

8 ingredients laid out on floor, overhead shot

Butter in Coffee Keto

That’s right. Butter, especially the unsalted grass fed variety is a perfect ingredient used for my bulletproof coffee recipe keto. I like it because it makes the coffee smooth and creamy. And I found, adding heavy cream doubles the texture. As a matter of fact, heavy cream and the addition of fresh mints actually gives the coffee another dimension quite different from other recipes. If you haven’t tried it yet, well here’s your chance.

What You’ll Need

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Keto Coffee

If you're in desperate need of superhuman powers, then you have to check out my bulletproof coffee recipe keto. Quick and easy, you don't want to miss it.
Course Drinks, Snack
Cuisine American, keto
Keyword butter, butter coffee, heavy cream, MCT Oil
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 127.9kcal

Equipment

  • Blender; or
  • Milk Frother; or
  • Blender Bottle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Hot Coffee
  • ½ tbsp Unsalted Grass Fed Butter you can also use Ghee
  • ½ tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp MCT Oil (start at 1 tsp) Can also use coconut oil
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
  • 1 tsp Stevia (optional)
  • 1 sprig Fresh Mint (if you're trying to be fancy)

Instructions

Milk Frother Method (The best method)

  • Place butter in a cup of your choice. Add in heavy cream, MCT oil, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Then pour coffee over.
    Protip: Microwave the butter for 30 seconds. That way, your coffee can stay hot when it's served.
  • Using a milk frother, mix until butter and cream froths (about 10 seconds).
  • If you want to add a sweetener, now is the time to add stevia. Grab sprig of mint and place in coffee. For extra mint flavor, tear leaves and place in coffee.

Blender Method

  • Place butter in blender. Add in heavy cream, MCT oil, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Then pour coffee over.
    Protip: Microwave the butter for 30 seconds. That way, your coffee can stay hot when it's served.
  • Switch blender on and blend for 3-6 seconds until butter and cream froths.
  • Transfer to your favorite cup or mug.
    If you want to add a sweetener, now is the time to add stevia. Grab sprig of mint and place in coffee. For extra mint flavor, tear leaves and place in coffee.

Blender Bottle Method (sometimes that's all you got)

  • Place butter in blender bottle. Add in heavy cream, MCT oil, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Then pour coffee over.
    Protip: Microwave the butter for 30 seconds. That way, your coffee can stay hot when it's served.
  • Make sure blender ball is inside, and shake vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  • Transfer to your favorite cup or drink it directly from the blender bottle.
    If you want to add a sweetener, now is the time to add stevia. Grab sprig of mint and place in coffee. For extra mint flavor, tear leaves and place in coffee.

Notes

Nutrition info is approximate using the sparkpeople.com recipe calculator, and the carb count does not count sugar alcohols. It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of all nutritional facts posted here, especially if you have a medical condition, in which case you should consult with your doctor before using any of the recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 127.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 10.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 57.8mg | Potassium: 122.1mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1.3g
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Nutrition Facts
Keto Coffee
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127.9 Calories from Fat 112
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.4g19%
Saturated Fat 10.2g64%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 57.8mg3%
Potassium 122.1mg3%
Carbohydrates 1.7g1%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 1.3g1%
Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Keto Recipes Tagged With: bulletproof, butter, coffee, drink, MCT oil, mint, vanilla extract

Easy Spicy Keto Pad Thai Recipe

June 9, 2019 by Rich

I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who didn’t enjoy Pad Thai. Now that I’m taking on a keto diet, my cravings have been stronger than ever. What’s the best way to fill the void? To make a keto version of Pad Thai, of course! My keto pad thai dish is for those who like to live on the spicy side. The best part is that it’s easy to make!

Last updated: June 29, 2020

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  • Is Pad Thai Keto Friendly?
  • How about the Keto Pad Thai Sauce?
  • Is Fish Sauce Keto?
  • What is Monkfruit Sweetener?
  • Why Chicken Thighs?
  • What other Ingredients were substituted?
  • Take me to the recipe!

Is Pad Thai Keto Friendly?

Generally, no. Traditional Pad Thai has a few main ingredients I’ll cover in my post:

  1. Rice Noodles
  2. Palm Sugar
  3. Fish Sauce
  4. Tamarind

There are a bunch of other variations that use seafood and many other ingredients but for simplicity purposes we’ll leave it to these 4 main ones.

1.) As long as rice noodles are being used then it cannot be keto friendly. Instead, I’ve substituted the noodles for shirataki noodles. They’re made out of the roots of Konjac Yam which are found throughout East Asia. They have close to zero carbs which makes it absolutely keto friendly!

Related: How to Cook Shirataki Noodles the Right Way

2.) Another common ingredient is palm sugar. Just as its name implies, there is sugar in this Thai favorite. With my recipe, I’m going to replace it with Monkfruit Sweetener to capture some of the sweetness found in Pad Thai. See: What is monk fruit sweetener?

3.) Traditional Fish Sauce is commonly made with sugar therefore, I suggest using a different kind of brand. See: Is Fish Sauce Keto?

4.) With tamarind, this one’s a major no-no as it contains net carbs of 23 grams. The form commonly used is the paste which is highly concentrated and we can’t have that to stay in ketosis. Instead, I’ll be using lime to capture it’s tanginess and monkfruit for its sweetness.

How about the Keto Pad Thai Sauce?

Traditionally Pad Thai uses a mix of tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar to make their addictive pad thai sauce. This mix is made prior to cooking and is poured over the veggies and meats while they’re stir-fried. For my recipe, I’ve keto-fied it by subbing them in for lime, fish sauce, coconut aminos, and monkfruit sweetener.

Is Fish Sauce Keto?

Here’s the thing about fish sauce. Some are preserved for a long time and blended with some fillers and sugar. I hate to recommend just one brand but I’ve only seen one that’s safest for keto-ers. This one’s called the Red Boat Premium Fish Sauce. They boast only having two ingredients: freshly caught wild anchovies and sea salt. I’ve heard Costco carries them so you may want to check for them there. I’ve also seen them at Wholes Food Market. If not, you can always order them at Amazon.

So maybe that’s a good business to get into is keto fish sauce. There’s barely any competition. Maybe one day you’ll see me strike a deal on Shark Tank.

Want to see other keto friendly ingredients? Check out my Keto Grocery Shopping Guide.

What is Monkfruit Sweetener?

For those who don’t know what Monkfruit is, it’s a natural sweetener extracted from monk fruit, native to Southeast Asia. I advise using monk fruit as an alternative to sugar because it has zero calories and 100-150 times sweeter than sugar especially if you want to stay in ketosis! The one I’m using in my recipe is made by Lakanto which is very popular in the Asian Keto community and praised by many keto leaders such as Thomas Delauer and Drew Manning. You can find this brand and many others at your local Wholes Food Market, Sprouts, and Trader Joes or you can get them at Amazon.

Why Chicken Thighs?

Chicken thighs are used here simply because of the fat content. The thighs are the fattiest part of a chicken at 10.9 grams of fat. Compare that to the chicken breast at almost 4 grams of total fat which more than doubles the fat count. For this reason, I recommend the boneless and skinless chicken thigh.

What other ingredients were substituted?

Before I go into other substitutions I wanted to go into my thought process a little bit. For my recipe, my number one purpose is to make it keto friendly. Second, the recipe should be easy and convenient using ingredients found at your nearest major grocery store. With that said, lets review. I’ve substituted the tamarind for lime and monkfruit sweetener. I know, not exactly a 1 to 1 substitution but you have to trust me on this. And as mentioned above, the only fish sauce keto friendly is the Red Boat one and Soy Sauce will have to be replaced with Coconut Aminos.

Now that we got that out of the way, the other ingredients are pecans. Traditionally crushed peanuts are used but I found pecan has more of a naturally sweet flavor with an amazing 2 net carbs per serving, 20 grams of fat compared to peanuts at 2.75 grams/17.75 grams of fat. Either way, you can use either, I personally prefer pecan due to the higher fat and lower carbs.

Instead of bean sprouts, which can be high in carbs if you’re purchasing soybean ones, I’ve subbed it for shredded cabbage. The one I’m using has a mix of shredded red and green cabbages with julienned carrots from Trader Joe’s. Please see the picture below. It made my life so much easier. That’s pretty much it! After trying out the recipe you will find it doesn’t taste too far from the traditional version.

How to make Spicy Keto Pad Thai

Things you’ll need

Keto Pad Thai Packaged Ingredients
Just made a Trader Joe’s run. Here’s one you need for packaged foods.
Keto Pad Thai Produce and Meats Needed
Produce and meats you’ll need.
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Easy Spicy Keto Pad Thai

This recipe was made for the spicy eater who doesn't have much time to cook and prepare.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Keyword keto, low carb, low carb noodles, pad thai, shirataki
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 552.6kcal
Author Rich

Equipment

  • Frying Pan or Wok

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 piece Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh (or ¼ lb of chicken)

Veggies for cooking

  • ¾ cup Shredded Cabbage (substution for bean sprouts)
  • ¼ cup Julienned Carrots
  • 1 piece Brunoised Jalapeno
  • 2 Minced Garlic cloves

Garnish/Toppings

  • ½ cup Crushed Pecan
  • 1 tbsp MCT Oil
  • ¼ cup Cilantro coursely chopped You can also use Dried Cilantro
  • 1 stalk Chopped Scallion
  • 1 tbsp Crushed Peppers or Ground Cayenne for extra spice
  • 4 wedges Lime

Sauce for cooking

  • 1½ tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • 1½ tbsp Fish Sauce
  • ½ tspn Monkfruit Sweetener Add more if you like it sweeter
  • ⅓ Freshly Squeezed Lime

Other

  • 7 oz Shirataki Noodles
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil (or Olive oil)

Instructions

Shirataki Noodles

  • Follow the package instructions. If not, I can show you how to cook shirataki noodles.
    Note: I found that one package may not be enough for noodle lovers. If you love noodles I suggest getting two packages or 4 servings of shirataki noodles for 2 people.

Gather all the ingredients

  • Prep all the ingredients. Cut the chicken into small strips. Brunoise the jalapeno. Mince Garlic. Chop the scallions and cilantro. Cut the lime into wedges. Beat egg.
  • Bring together the ingredients.
    Pro tip: Separate the ingredients into two groups, one for cooking and the other for garnishing.

Let's Make the Sauce!

  • Combine the sauce ingredients together: Coconut Aminos, fish sauce, monkfruit sweetener, and lime juice. Make sure monkfruit is fully dissolved.
    keto pad thai sauces

Time to cook!

  • In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoons of oil on medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Then, remove and transfer to a plate. Let the pan cool down for about 1 minute before returning it to the burner.
    Keto Pad Thai Chicken
  • Now lower heat to medium. Add in another tablespoon of oil. Throw in jalapeno, and then garlic. Let it cook for about 30 seconds. Turn heat on medium high. Then throw in the chicken that was cooked earlier.
  • Turn heat on medium high. Add in shredded cabbage and carrots. Stir fry veggies and chicken for about 30 seconds.
    keto pad thai cabbage
  • Then move veggies and chicken to the side. Pour beated eggs to pan and scramble with spatula for about 30 seconds. Stir with chicken and veggies.
    Keto Pad Thai Egg
  • Pour in half of the pad thai sauce over the chicken and veggies, then throw noodles in. Stir fry for about 2 more minutes. Your Keto Pad Thai is ready for toppings!
    Protip: I reccomend using half the sauce but everyone has different taste preferences. If you find it too salty or not salty enough feel free to tweak it according to your tastes. If you have extra you can save it in a jar and use for next time.

Toppings

  • Transfer the Pad Thai to a plate served family style or to individual plates.
  • Add in the toppings (ie pecans, limes, MCT oil, scallions, cilantro, crushed peppers) based on my reccomended amont or by your personal tastes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition info is approximate using the sparkpeople.com recipe calculator, and the carb count does not count sugar alcohols. It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of all nutritional facts posted here, especially if you have a medical condition, in which case you should consult with your doctor before using any of the recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 552.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.4g | Protein: 15.5g | Fat: 48.6g | Saturated Fat: 12.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24.6g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 387.6mg | Fiber: 10.5g | Sugar: 4.3g
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Spicy Keto Pad Thai
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552.6 Calories from Fat 437
% Daily Value*
Fat 48.6g75%
Saturated Fat 12.7g79%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 24.6g
Cholesterol 138mg46%
Sodium 610mg27%
Potassium 387.6mg11%
Carbohydrates 21.4g7%
Fiber 10.5g44%
Sugar 4.3g5%
Protein 15.5g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Keto Recipes Tagged With: Keto, MCT oil, monkfruit, pad thai, recipe, red boat fish sauce, shirataki noodles, Spicy, Thai

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