Keto Coffee recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make and tastes like a dessert. Filled with good-for-you fats to get the morning started right!
The Ketogenic diet does have quite a bit of dairy in it and I won’t say I don’t love my dairy but if we can find a dairy-free alternative, we do it. Thank goodness coffee is allowed on the ketogenic diet but we want to make a dairy-free option out there for our coffee lovers.. We’ll go more into that with this post.
Is coffee allowed on the ketogenic diet?
Yes! Thank goodness. The thing that IS NOT allowed on this diet (and in your coffee) is the sugar and sugar-filled creamers that most people drink with their coffee. My husband has gotten use to drinking black coffee. Never in this world can I drink coffee black though. So we’ve got this Keto Coffee recipe for you to make and I guarantee you’ll love it!
A few years back, I discovered something called Bullet Proof Coffee. This is actually a particular brand of coffee. It’s maker/owner created the original Bullet Proof Coffee recipe. The name has sort of taken off, and now everyone and their mother seems to have their own rendition of Bullet Proof Coffee. Keto Coffee is similar to what Bullet Proof Coffee is but again, everyone seems to have different versions.
What is Keto Coffee
What this keto coffee really is, is coffee flavored fat. Healthy fats that low carb and keto eaters need to include in their meal plans. These fats can vary and many include the use of pastured butter such as KerryGold butter.
When I first started making these coffees, I did use butter and I can tell you that the flavor is just incredible. I know some people wrinkle their noses at the idea of butter in their morning cup of Joe, but if it’s made properly, there are few creamers or flavorings out there that can surpass it. It creates a creaminess and flavor that is out of this world.
The best part. . . it actually satisfies you! One of the many reasons we love this diet in our household.
How to Make Dairy-Free Keto Coffee
That being said, I had to come up with a dairy free version, and boy did I! This has a rich, nutty flavor to it and is almost more like a dessert than a cup of coffee. The best part (at least I think so), is spooning out the remainder of the raw hemp seeds to eat at the end.
Delicious!! It’s like having a crunchy, chewy little snack with your morning coffee. I love it, and I bet you will too! We’ve also got a delicious Low Carb Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate recipe too if you are interest. It’s becoming the season for warm drinks!
MCT Oil vs Butter in our Ketogenic Coffee
- MCT OIL -Â If you have never used MCT oil before, ease yourself into it with smaller amounts. Try starting out with 1 or 2 teaspoons instead of tablespoons. Most people have a “limit”. While it’s known for helping with fat loss, it can actually cause some intestinal “distress” if your dose is too large. So start small and maybe try your first one on the weekend when you can be home. 😉
- BUTTER – If you would like to substitute butter in replacement of the MCT Oil due to known intestinal distress you are more than welcome to! Keep in mind the nutrition information will vary at that point.
If you prefer more of a mocha flavor keto coffee, you can add a little cocoa butter too! Not sure where to find food grade cocoa butter? You can find it on Amazon here. Food Grade Cocoa Butter (affiliate link)
We also have a fabulous German Hot Chocolate Fat Bomb Hot Chocolate recipe if you are just feeling some delicious low carb hot chocolate
YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY THESE LOW CAR RECIPES:
Low Carb Keto Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brewed coffee, coolled slightly <--- Important!!
- 1 tbsp. raw hemp seed
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 - 2 tbsp. MCT oil
- 1 - 2 tbsp. food-grade cocoa butter (optional - for a mocha flavor)
- pure liquid stevia to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes on high.
- Pour into a mug and enjoy!
- NOTE: Always use a blender. This won't work if you simply stir it. You must use a blender. This is also the reason you want to cool the coffee slightly. Using hot coffee right out of the coffee machine will cause your blender to explode hot coffee all over you and your kitchen. Yes, that's personal experience talking.
Notes
(May not be totally accurate. Data uses 1 tbsp. of MCT oil, and no cocoa butter.)
It mentions using stevia which I like but would that make it a fast breaker?
From my understanding since Stevia does not have any calories, carbs or protein it will no break a fast.
How many of these coffees can you drink in a day
Depends on your health goals. That answer can greatly vary from person to person. 🙂
I love the coffee and hot chcolate recipes. .. I’m a new comer and have not had a chance to try other recipes. I have made the low carb soup. Which is delicious. Thank you for the great recipes
Welcome Roberta 🙂
can I use coconut milk in my coffee
Joan – Yes, BUT… you can’t use the sweet stuff in the fridge section. Stick to the canned milk and read the ingredient list / nutrition data to be sure. The stuff in the fridge section has a lot of sugar/carbs added.
Can I use coconut oil in place of MTC, as I have none on hand?
Tonya – Yes! 🙂 But it will have more of the coconut flavor.
Is the food grade cacao butter supposed to be part of the recipe or is that just advertising?
Never mind- I was reading fast assuming MCT oil was coconut oil;-)
Becky – MCT oil is a part of coconut oil. One of the most beneficial parts. 🙂
Becky – Not sure what you are seeing, but I placed an amazon link there so people who can’t find it in the stores can get it online if needed.
But where is the cacao butter in the recipe? Why is it mentioned above because it certainly isn’t in the ingredients
Cheryl – All fixed. 🙂
Can you please give me the name of the coffee, hempseed and stevia liquid you used and where I can get it in the UK?
Thanks
Natasha – I’m not in UK, so I couldn’t say. But any brand you prefer is fine on any of them. 🙂 If you can’t find something in stores, Amazon is always a great source. In fact, I will go now and add some of those items to my shop on the site.