Bulletproof Coffee

[Mr. Anthony]

"Bulletproof coffee" is kind of big in the paleo-eating world (you can search for it on the Bulletproof Executive website), but I've never really been a "coffee guy" (I make some good green tea a few mornings each week) so I never really had any. Basically, it's replacing breakfast with high-quality coffee that has a few tablespoons of grass-fed butter and some MCT or coconut oil blended into it. It supposedly keeps you from getting hungry until lunchtime, increases fat-burning, etc.

Last weekend I met up with some people at a coffee shop that turned out to be a paleo-only establishment. Awesome fare, and I went ahead and ordered a bulletproof coffee. I think it might have changed my life.

I had a gift card to store I never visit, but ended up using it to get a hand-crank burr grinder, nice glass French press, and handheld frother. Then I picked up some good organic slow-roasted Peruvian beans.

Long story short, this morning I hand-ground some beans, French-pressed them, and added a good amount of grass-fed butter, some coconut oil, and a touch of raw cocoa powder. Holy crap--that stuff is delicious and made me super energetic and focused so far all morning. I also had a killer weights workout.

I think I might be a "coffee guy" now.

[SmartDefense]

Some places sell it with extra MCT oil (bottled seperately). Be careful though if you are adding that extra oil to your coffee because it can give you the runs!

[Mr. Anthony]

Some places sell it with extra MCT oil (bottled seperately). Be careful though if you are adding that extra oil to your coffee because it can give you the runs!

Yeah, I'll probably pick up some straight-up MCT oil. I eat a ton of coconut oil already, so I'm not worried about any gastric issues.

[Wiseguy04]

Yeah, they advertise this a lot on Joe Rogan's podcast as well. Been meaning to pick some up.

[Jack Rumbaugh]

I have been drinking it off and on for a month and will be getting back on it next week. It is a really great way to jump start your morning. Also, use unsalted butter.

[Mr. Anthony]

I have been drinking it off and on for a month and will be getting back on it next week. It is a really great way to jump start your morning. Also, use unsalted butter.

Agree; I use unsalted butter for everything. However, the one I had at that shop used salted butter and a touch of caramel, and the combination was delicious. Might be an occasional treat.

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[TACC]

First I have ever heard of this. Sounds interesting.

[Pachucko]

Long story short, this morning I hand-ground some beans, French-pressed them, and added a good amount of grass-fed butter, some coconut oil, and a touch of raw cocoa powder.

Sounds awesome. I'm already a coffee guy, somewhat, but I'd like to experiment a little. What do you mean by "raw cocoa powder" - is it marked as such, or come from a specialty type store?

[LawDog]

Butter in my coffee? I'm still trying to digest that. (Forgive the pun.) I'm a coffee snob, and I've tried coffee in some unique ways. But I've never added a few tablespoons (that's a lot) of butter to my coffee. I roast my own beans, grind them right before brewing, and use a press pot for full flavor. Some days I drink it black; some days I dress it up with cream and sugar (or Splenda). At moments of extreme laziness, I have used a butter knife with the remnants of butter (what was left after buttering a biscuit, muffin, or some such) to stir my coffee, because it was just way too much effort to open a drawer and dirty up a spoon. And I kind of liked the oiliness and hint of butter that it added to the coffee. But I can't envision what a few tablespoons would taste like. Plus, that's a lot of fat intake.

I'll give this a try, but I doubt it's making its way onto the normal menu. I'd be interested to learn more about the science behind this.

[Saladin]

As a coffee "junkie", got to give this a try out !

Just another adventure in taste-exploration.

[Mr. Anthony]

Plus, that's a lot of fat intake.

I'll give this a try, but I doubt it's making its way onto the normal menu. I'd be interested to learn more about the science behind this.

Yeah, I don't know that I'd recommend it for someone on a lowfat diet who's eating grains and sugars, but for someone like me who gets 60-70% of calories from fat every day, this is awesome. It's 1:30 and I'm just now getting around to thinking about eating something.

[Mr. Anthony]

Sounds awesome. I'm already a coffee guy, somewhat, but I'd like to experiment a little. What do you mean by "raw cocoa powder" - is it marked as such, or come from a specialty type store?

Sorry, wasn't super clear--it was just some organic 100% baking cocoa...although now I'm imagining dropping in a square of Lindt 90% dark chocolate.

[CaptBeach]

OK...ya'll got me thinking...assembling the goodies soon...Bulletproof Coffee in my future.

[Mr. Anthony]

OK...ya'll got me thinking...assembling the goodies soon...Bulletproof Coffee in my future.

Haha, I've heard people swear by bulletproof coffee for ages now and I've always been like "Yeah, yeah, whatever"...but now am like "HOLY CRAP GET IN MY BELLY".

[limamike55]

Seems like a waste of my morning Kona by putting butter or coconut anything into it. I'll just run a few more 100 yard sprints if I need to burn off a large breakfast. Besides I really enjoy a Paleo breakfast.

[Kyosogi]

You have piqued my interest. As a huge fan of the French press and all things coffee, I will have to give this a try.

Are you supposed to nix the milk and sugar, and focus only on the added fats?

[Mr. Anthony]

Are you supposed to nix the milk and sugar, and focus only on the added fats?

Yeah, the original recipe on the Bulletproof Exec website just has coffee, butter, MCT oil as the ingredients, but I believe he also has a list of other stuff you can add if you want to tinker, e.g., cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, etc.

Not being a "coffee guy", I'm curious about what you coffee guys think if you try it. I love it, but I love pretty much everything, so who knows.

[clintofio]

I started doing it with unsalted grass-fed butter and coconut oil, nothing else. (I'm usually a cream and little sweetener kinda guy). I blend it with one of those hand-held immersion blenders and it comes out creamy, foamy, oily, and delicious. Made me a believer. I thought it would be gross, especially with no sweeteners, but it's really pretty good, and fits the paleo diet much better than my normal coffee did.

[Mervo]

Mr. Anthony, where is this coffee shop you speak of? I'm moving back to CO. in August/September (have owned a home there for 10 years) and would like to check this place out.

[Mr. Anthony]

Mr. Anthony, where is this coffee shop you speak of? I'm moving back to CO. in August/September (have owned a home there for 10 years) and would like to check this place out.

Nowhere special; just pieced the gear together from big box stores and Amazon and got the beans at Sprouts. I get the feeling I'll be delving into some specialty coffee store at some point, though.

Since everything is small and handheld and either manual or battery operated, I'm in the process of putting together a backpacking coffee kit...

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[Mjolnir]

After reading the posts I ran to the store and bought some good butter. Lol. I don't have the MCT but I do have coconut oil. Mmmmmm I can't wait till morning! Are you guys letting the butter sit out and warm up to room temperature?


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[Texican_gal]

What's the diff between using the coconut oil and the coconut milk? Other than the oil is all oil, and the milk has coconut milk solids suspended in oil, heh.

[Gun Mutt]

I'm a total coffee w cream & sugar guy every morning, 365. Never have been much of a breakfast guy.
I must try this, thanks for the distro.

[Ares]

Been drinking this stuff for at least a year now; its awesome, tastes great, levels out the caffeine spike from the coffee. Can't say enough about it. Make sure you get the "unsalted" butter, (kerry gold, or sworjna something, its icelandic butter from the hippie stores). The extra salt could really take a number on you after a while.

I prefer the coconut oil to the MCT as the MCT can "grease the skids" if you know what I mean, if you put too much in.

[Ares]

After reading the posts I ran to the store and bought some good butter. Lol. I don't have the MCT but I do have coconut oil. Mmmmmm I can't wait till morning! Are you guys letting the butter sit out and warm up to room temperature?


Boards don't punch back.

Put it in a blender or get a hand blender. You need to immolsify the butter and oil into the coffee to get that latte effect.

[bae]

I read this, and thought "ugh, that sounds sick, and a cruel thing to do to good coffee."

Then I thought a bit about Tibetan butter tea, pemmican, muk tuk, and all that sort of thing.

And went....hmmmm.

So I just made a big cup of the stuff for dinner, with a Tanka bar.

I'm sold. Dang.

[LawDog]

I'm in the process of putting together a backpacking coffee kit...A good backpacking coffee kit is actually pretty difficult to assemble. I've tried several things, and eventually just settled on instant. (I know--blasphemy.) I started with a small, battery-powered grinder. It worked horribly, leaked grounds everywhere, and broke in no time. Then I got a nice brass Turkish grinder. It made a decent grind and didn't leak many grounds out, but it was large, awkward, tiring to use, and weighed as much as a 6" barreled 1911.

Now, for trips that are just a couple of days, I'll grind the beans in advance (not ideal) and keep them in a Ziploc. Once in the field, I'll just toss them into near-boiling water and drink it cowboy style. If you have a steady hand, don't swirl your beverage, and let the grounds settle, you'll just get a few bits of the grounds if you leave the last little bit in the bottom.

For trips beyond a couple of days, I go for instant. I found an instant espresso in Italy that was pretty good. But last summer I finished off the last of my supply. So I've got to find a substitute until my next European vacation.

If you make any useful discoveries regarding backpacking with coffee, I'd be interested in hearing about them.

[clintofio]

I read this, and thought "ugh, that sounds sick, and a cruel thing to do to good coffee."

Then I thought a bit about Tibetan butter tea, pemmican, muk tuk, and all that sort of thing.

And went....hmmmm.

So I just made a big cup of the stuff for dinner, with a Tanka bar.

I'm sold. Dang.

I had a similar experience... was VERY skeptical, but decided to try it once. Glad I did.

[WinstonSmith]

I know what I'm trying in the morning!

[Mr. Anthony]

If you make any useful discoveries regarding backpacking with coffee, I'd be interested in hearing about them.

The current plan is to get a hardsided case (like a pistol case or Pelican-style one) that I can cut the foam to fit my French press, hand grinder, and small hand blender. I think it'll work; all the components are relatively small, and I can just lash the case to whatever. I'll keep you posted.

[BillyOblivion]

If you have a steady hand, don't swirl your beverage, and let the grounds settle, you'll just get a few bits of the grounds if you leave the last little bit in the bottom.

The crunchy bits are the best part.

We used to make field coffee by dumping a can of ground coffee into a ~25 gallon pot and stir. The young, impatient marines got the stuff on the top of the pot. The old guys waited a bit and got the stuff near the bottom.

I always wondered what taking some of the grounds and putting it between two pieces of chocolate cake would taste like.

[georgel]

Even Dr. Andrew Weil has comments and history on this...

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401262/Should-I-Drink-Bulletproof-Coffee.html

It's not as odd as you may think. Adding butter to hot drinks is a longstanding tradition in many parts of the world. Mixing spiced butter into coffee is common in Ethiopia, for example. Similarly, hot tea with yak butter - vigorously churned to prevent the fat and water from separating - is a staple drink of Tibetans who live at high altitudes. They regard it as an essential source of energy that helps them flourish in their harsh, frigid climate.

[buckcz]

Ran out to the store yesterday to get grass fed butter and coconut oil. This morning I whipped up the bulletproof coffee recipe with the magic bullet blender and it was delicious! Thanks for posting this. Looking forward to seeing the health results.

[Mr. Anthony]

Ran out to the store yesterday to get grass fed butter and coconut oil. This morning I whipped up the bulletproof coffee recipe with the magic bullet blender and it was delicious! Thanks for posting this. Looking forward to seeing the health results.

Yeah, more converts!

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[Huntindoc]

Lawdog, for backpacking, grind in advance- (not ideal) but use a metal mesh tea ball. Works great and only weighs a half ounce. In a pinch I'll buy folgers coffee bags. I like the tea ball better.

[Mjolnir]

Tried the bulletproof coffee yesterday morning. Really good, although it was a bit rich. I think I might try putting a bit of chocolate powder in there.


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[Pachucko]

Ran out to the store yesterday to get grass fed butter and coconut oil. This morning I whipped up the bulletproof coffee recipe with the magic bullet blender and it was delicious! Thanks for posting this. Looking forward to seeing the health results.

Where in the store does one find coconut oil?

[Mike Erwin]

In my local store it is with the olive oil, cooking oil, etc. Some stores may have it with the Organic foods.

Mike

[BarnStorm]

Gave this a shot for breakfast and must say its tastes much better than it sounds! Definitely a treat. Here's what I did: 16oz black coffee, 30g organic coconut oil, 2tbsp Kerrygold (grass fed Irish) butter.

My local store only carries the salted Kerrygold so if I stick to this I will be sourcing out the insulted version ASAP. Also will be replacing the coconut oil with some MCT oil. I'm going to give it a week and go from there. But for anyone thinking about trying this, go for it.

On a side note make sure to "pre-heat" your blender before dumping hot coffee in it or you may end up with a cracked blender!

[sarge11c]

Another convert here, used coconut oil (MCT Oil on order) and unsalted Kerrygold that I was able to pick up at the local grocery store over the weekend. I had to buy grind the coffee at the store because I don't have a grinder......Yet!!! That is the next purchase, thanks for this addition to my morning routine.

[WinstonSmith]

I know what I'm trying in the morning!

Finally got around to it this morning-- very good. On my second cup, though I think proper analysis requires repeat testing for the next few days. :wink:

[BarnStorm]

Gave it a try this morning with some unsalted butter and its an entirely different drink. Tastes even better! Can't wait to get some MCT oil so I can do this correctly. I'm already feeling better in the mornings and only had this twice.

[WinstonSmith]

Finally got around to it this morning-- very good. On my second cup, though I think proper analysis requires repeat testing for the next few days. :wink:

Day 2 of this stuff. (Coconut oil and butter in French press self-ground beans). Yesterday at lunch, I wasn't really interested in food.

[BarnStorm]

Day 2 of this stuff. (Coconut oil and butter in French press self-ground beans). Yesterday at lunch, I wasn't really interested in food.

Same here, using a regular drip pot right now though. I have a press but I always run short on time in the mornings. Also I have read that some of the oils that remain in coffee when done on a press can counteract the positive effects of drinking it. But that could just be speculation. I have noticed that most people always reiterate running it through a filter of some sort.

I drink mine around 5:00a and don't feel any hunger at ll until about 10:30a which is a long time for me because I usually have to eat breakfast within an hour after waking or I feel sick.

[Housertl]

Tried my first cup this morning...loved it. 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp splenda for some sweetness. Just out of curiosity, what time is everyone having this in the morning? I ask because I read all this about not getting hungry until lunch, and I was starving by 8:15.

[WinstonSmith]

Tried my first cup this morning...loved it. 2 1bsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp splenda for some sweetness. Just out of curiosity, what time is everyone having this in the morning? I ask because I read all this about not getting hungry until lunch, and I was starving by 8:15.

Um, eat breakfast, too?

Mine usually includes eggs and ham or bacon. It's not the eggs/ham/bacon that makes me not want lunch, since that is a constant for me.

[BarnStorm]

Tried my first cup this morning...loved it. 2 1bsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp splenda for some sweetness. Just out of curiosity, what time is everyone having this in the morning? I ask because I read all this about not getting hungry until lunch, and I was starving by 8:15.

I have mine as soon as i can get it prepared after waking up (5:00a) I have it on an empty stomach and don't eat anything else until around 10:30. I believe it is recommend to drink it alone and not with a meal. But I'm no expert.

I can tell you though that it makes me at least feel fuller than I do when I have my normal breakfast which is 1 cup of oatmeal and about 5 scrambled eggs.

Maybe try adding more butter to yours. I use 2tbsp myself. That should help.

[Housertl]

Um, eat breakfast, too?

Mine usually includes eggs and ham or bacon. It's not the eggs/ham/bacon that makes me not want lunch, since that is a constant for me.

Ok, I must have misunderstood. It seemed like people were using this to replace their usual breakfast, not supplement it.

[WinstonSmith]

Ok, I must have misunderstood. It seemed like people were using this to replace their usual breakfast, not supplement it.

I think the point is to add good fats to your coffee rather than to add carbs (sugars, chocolate, whipped cream, etc.). Fats take longer to digest and fit the paleo objective.

[Mr. Anthony]

This has quickly become one of the "finer things" for me. I typically don't need food first thing in the morning, but after a BP coffee I usually won't eat my first meal until 1 or 2 in the afternoon, then will get all my calories in by 8 pm or so. Energy is great, workouts are great, less time making food, and the intermittent fasting aspect of it is making me lean out even more. My abs are approaching King Leonidas status.

I'm sold.

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[MK-300]

Tried my first cup this morning...loved it. 2 1bsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp splenda for some sweetness. Just out of curiosity, what time is everyone having this in the morning? I ask because I read all this about not getting hungry until lunch, and I was starving by 8:15.
Triple your butter.

[Housertl]

Triple your butter.

6 tbsp, or three? I realize there is a typo on my original post, but I want to make sure. 6 seems like a heckuva lot
.

[Mr. Anthony]

6 tbsp, or three? I realize there is a typo on my original post, but I want to make sure. 6 seems like a heckuva lot
.

The sweet spot for me seems to be around 3tbsp butter, one of coconut oil in a...20oz(?) coffee mug. I'm really not sure of the size of this mug I'm using, actually. 20 oz seems right. I'll go as high as 4-5 spoons of butter and as low as 2, but 3 seems to do the job pretty well.

[Mike Erwin]

I have read some referrences in this thread to using a blender for this drink. Is everyone using a blender or just adding to your coffee?

Mike

[Mr. Anthony]

I have read some referrences in this thread to using a blender for this drink. Is everyone using a blender or just adding to your coffee?

Mike

A blender, hand blender, or strong milk frother is pretty essential or you end up with coffee with an oil slick on top.

[MK-300]

You won't get the same effect with mixing. You'll just have a bunch of oil on top of your coffee. Blend it and use a Blendtec or Vita Mix if your in the cool kid blender club like me.

Housertl,

Double whatever your using and see how you go. I do 4 to 6tbsp butter with 2 tbsp MCT in about 16 oz of coffee that I drink over a 1 to 2 hours. I worked myself up to 6 tbsp of butter over a couple weeks to steer clear of any oily explosions.

[BarnStorm]

If any of you have a Whole Foods nearby they currently have the unsalted Kerrygold on sale for $2.99 that's half the price of other grocers in my area. Picked up four yesterday.

[BarnStorm]

I have mine as soon as i can get it prepared after waking up (5:00a) I have it on an empty stomach and don't eat anything else until around 10:30. I believe it is recommend to drink it alone and not with a meal. But I'm no expert.

I can tell you though that it makes me at least feel fuller than I do when I have my normal breakfast which is 1 cup of oatmeal and about 5 scrambled eggs.

Maybe try adding more butter to yours. I use 2tbsp myself. That should help.

I'd like to amend a bit of this. After listening to some interviews with Dave A (originator of BPC) it is actually more beneficial to use a French press than a drip pot. Not sure where I had heard the opposite that I stated above. Also Dave stated that a light or medium roast is most beneficial with medium being the proffered roast.

I've had BPC four days of this week and so far the recipe that works best for me is: 2 1/2tbps Kerrygold unsalted butter, 1 heaping tbsp of organic coconut oil, 16oz of water and 55 grams ground coffee. I can usually go around 5 hours on just this without getting hungry and that's a big feat for me.

How's it going for everyone else?

[Inner Light]

I've been lucky enough to have been introduced to BPC from a buddy of mine. I haven't tried it with anything in it like butter or MCT, but just drinking it black.
I can say that this stuff is the real deal and all the other coffee out there is a joke IMO. Worth every penny!

The reason that you want to use a french press is that drip machines generally drip the water too fast to brew it correctly.

I will also say that the main reason you can go so long feeling energetic and full is because of the unsalted butter. Fats are your bodies preferred source of fuel and will keep you feeling full for hours as it generally takes 3-5 hrs. to be digested.

[Mr. Anthony]

Anyone done a direct comparison between BP coffee made with coconut oil, and one made with MCT oil? Any difference? I'm gonna go ahead and order some MCT anyway, just wondering.

I'm freaking hooked.

[bae]

How's it going for everyone else?

I got called out to a fire last night at 3am. On the way out the door, I grabbed some sticks of butter, and the tub of coconut oil.

About 6am coffee finally arrived at the rehab station. I explained the recipe. The guys loved it. Kept us all going another couple of hours easy, doing hard work.

[50BMG]

Just tried my first cup; this is something special.


4tbs Kerrygold unsalted
2 tbs MCT
~12-15oz of burr ground coffee pressed in French press


Blended all in my vitamix. Wow!!

[Bourne]

I worked at Starbucks in mid 2000s but was never a coffee drinker. At all. Kept reading about BPC so decided to give it a go.

Had my very first cup of coffee a couple of weeks ago. Started drinking it black. I am impressed with how good the Upgraded Coffee tastes by itself. My wife, who can't drink coffee without tons of cream & sugar, even commented on how good it is black. But adding the butter & coconut oil (MCT is on the way) takes it to another level.

I went all out & bought a handheld burr grinder & an aeropress.

BPC has taken the place of my morning protein smoothie. Which is great bc the protein lasts me longer now, too.

Highly recommended.

[buckcz]

I have been drinking these for a week now due to this thread. WOW! It is like nothing I have done before in my life. It's like taking the "red" pill in the matrix movie for me. I see more clearly. I feel like jumping on top of high objects. Random grappling urges come over me. I LOVE COFFEE more than ever now!
Sorry, maybe too much today.

[BPMOU80CO]

Love Bullet Proof Coffee. I think I got an email from the owner / creator of the coffee that's its now available in k-cups.

I've got MCT on order and from what I have read its 6x more concentrated than coconut oil. We'll see what I find when I get it next week.

[BPMOU80CO]

Same here, using a regular drip pot right now though. I have a press but I always run short on time in the mornings. Also I have read that some of the oils that remain in coffee when done on a press can counteract the positive effects of drinking it. But that could just be speculation. I have noticed that most people always reiterate running it through a filter of some sort.

I drink mine around 5:00a and don't feel any hunger at ll until about 10:30a which is a long time for me because I usually have to eat breakfast within an hour after waking or I feel sick.

If you get on the Bullet Proof Exec site, he talks quite a bit about fasting until 2:00 PM after drinking bullet proof coffee. He also goes into detail about food choices and when to eat when fasting and how he used the BP coffee and fasting to lose somewhere around 100 lbs.

Pretty interesting stuff on his site, he refers to the bullet proof diet as Paleo 2.0. Subscribe to his newsletter and he sends some pretty cool stuff too.

[JHawk]

Well crap...... the brotherhood here has talked me into AK's, Glock's and kettlebells. Coffee is at the top of my food pyramid anyway so I will give this a go. I am all in! Wolf Gas range report with kettlebell french press to folow :)

[Pachucko]

Ok, I guess I'm gonna be the odd man out. I blended butter and coffee in a Nutri Bullet, it came out frothy with a frothy head. There was a buttery taste at first, but it wasn't as thick as I expected. Not terrible, but not something I would go out of my way to do everyday. I added some unsweetened cocoa and liked that a bit better. Unfortunately, after a while it began to separate and I had the oil-slick on top. At that point I broke down and added some whole milk just because I didn't want to throw it away.

[Mr. Anthony]

Ok, I guess I'm gonna be the odd man out. I blended butter and coffee in a Nutri Bullet, it came out frothy with a frothy head. There was a buttery taste at first, but it wasn't as thick as I expected. Not terrible, but not something I would go out of my way to do everyday. I added some unsweetened cocoa and liked that a bit better. Unfortunately, after a while it began to separate and I had the oil-slick on top. At that point I broke down and added some whole milk just because I didn't want to throw it away.

Couple things to think about: if you only used butter with no coconut or MCT oil it might have affected the texture. You also might need more butter.

I'm not trying to bully you into liking it or anything, just some ideas if you want to give it another shot... :D

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[Pachucko]

Couple things to think about: if you only used butter with no coconut or MCT oil it might have affected the texture. You also might need more butter.

I'm not trying to bully you into liking it or anything, just some ideas if you want to give it another shot... :D

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10-4, I thought about that, both the coconut oil and/or adding more butter. I'll probably try adding more butter first though. I am concerned about the separation though. Someone mentioned sipping on his brew all morning. How much time is everyone getting before the oil separates out?

[MK-300]

10-4, I thought about that, both the coconut oil and/or adding more butter. I'll probably try adding more butter first though. I am concerned about the separation though. Someone mentioned sipping on his brew all morning. How much time is everyone getting before the oil separates out?

I'll sometimes drink mine over a couple hours. I'll down one cup within 15 minutes of making it and I'll put the other in an insulated mug with a sealed screw on lid that I take out the door. I just shake the travel mug real good before I drink it. This seems to work pretty well if it was initially mixed well in a high speed blender. I wouldn't just put butter into your travel mug unless you want an oil slick.

I would also add the MCT oil to the mix and make sure to blend it as high as you can for at least 15-30 seconds. Also make sure your blender bottle is warm to start. Do that with some hot water from the sink.

If you're home for a while in the morning you may also do better with a couple small cups made to order.

[TFA303]

Tried it yesterday and today. Good and filling, but not life-changing yet.

Gotta get some of that MCT oil - GNC's here don't carry it, so I'm using coconut oil.

[tyjax]

When I first saw this thread, I thought.....hell no! I'm now on week two and love it! Bumped up to 3 tbs. Of butter and I have some mct on the way. I can't believe how good it makes me feel in the morning.

[BarnStorm]

Finally upped my butter this morning now that I feels stomach has adapted to my new ritual. I'm now using about 3 1/2tbsp and the BPC seems to be even more effective.

Sidenote; for those that arent using the actual "upgraded coffee" from the Bulletproof site the next closest thing is a single origin, medium roast from Central America preferably wet processed. For any coffee snobs out there check out Four Barrel Coffee on San Francisco. Before "upgraded coffee" was introduced, this was apparently the go to guys for connoisseur grade beans that work well into the original intent of BPC.

[Sidetracker]

Where in the store does one find coconut oil?
Just saw some today in WalMart by the olive oil.

[BarnStorm]

Just saw some today in WalMart by the olive oil.

Yep we have Kroger here and they have it as well. Often tunes it will be in the same area as cooking sprays and vegetable oils. Around here it's about $12 for a jar that should last you a month.

[50BMG]

Costco has coconut oil as well. Much better price than anyplace I've seen.

[Jack Rumbaugh]

On off brand coconut oils, you need to read the label.

My daughter thought she would be helpful and picked me up a jar that had other oils in it. Not good.

Been off the BPC for a couple weeks. Getting back on it this weekend. Will report any issues.

[Mike Erwin]

I am going to give this a try in the next day or two. I have the coconut oil and butter but will have to use whole bean Columbian Starbucks for now. Has anyone been doing this long enough to know if there is any negative results with cholesterol and triglycerides?

Mike

[Mr. Anthony]

I am going to give this a try in the next day or two. I have the coconut oil and butter but will have to use whole bean Columbian Starbucks for now. Has anyone been doing this long enough to know if there is any negative results with cholesterol and triglycerides?

Mike

Only been doing the coffee a couple of weeks, but I've been getting over 60% of my calories from fat for about a year and a half and my numbers are great.

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[BarnStorm]

Costco has coconut oil as well. Much better price than anyplace I've seen.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll check them out.

[MK-300]

We get are coconut oil from Wilderness Family Naturals. Google it. We like the the best stuff they carry, centrifuged organic.

[50BMG]

31754

This is the stuff I'm using for about $6. I've never really bought any before this, so nothing to compare it to. Just unrefined pure organic cold pressed coconut oil

[BarnStorm]

31754

This is the stuff I'm using for about $6. I've never really bought any before this, so nothing to compare it to. Just unrefined pure organic cold pressed coconut oil

That actually fits the bill perfect! $6 is a great price. Thanks man I'm going today to look for some.

[NateR]

Finally gave this a shot today. I did well for my first attempt: I managed to score unsalted French butter, unsweetened German cocoa powder, and Indian coconut oil. The coffee is obviously the weak link here, but regardless, I am intrigued by the results.

31783

I intend to maintain a very low carb intake for the next 30 days, so I expect that I will have many more opportunities to experiment. Thanks for posting!

Edit: one other thing. That cuppa gave me a shot of clean energy like I haven't had from a regular cup of black coffee in at least ten years. I wasn't expecting that!

N

[BarnStorm]

Finally gave this a shot today. I did well for my first attempt: I managed to score unsalted French butter, unsweetened German cocoa powder, and Indian coconut oil. The coffee is obviously the weak link here, but regardless, I am intrigued by the results.

31783

I intend to maintain a very low carb intake for the next 30 days, so I expect that I will have many more opportunities to experiment. Thanks for posting!

Edit: one other thing. That cuppa gave me a shot of clean energy like I haven't had from a regular cup of black coffee in at least ten years. I wasn't expecting that!

N

Awesome Nate. Keep us updated on how it works for you. I usually take a break from it about one day a week and eat a regular breakfast. Funny thing is I can eat some scrambled eggs and a big bowl of oatmeal and two hours later I'm feeling hungry. With the BPC I don't get hungry for hours lol

[Mossyrock]

Has anyone gotten the "quick step" from drinking this?

[Mr. Anthony]

Early in the week I decided that today, Saturday, was going to be my no-coffee morning. No real reason; just decided.

Last night I ended up drinking a pretty decent amount of whisky for the first time in...quite a while.

I have never wanted a Bulletproof Coffee more than I do right now.

[MK-300]

Has anyone gotten the "quick step" from drinking this?

If you mean having to bust off the X to make a move to the bathroom than yes. The first time I made this I went too hard too fast with the butter and coconut oil(didn't have MCT yet).

That oil slick went right through me and my stomach hurt too. Take it slow and work up your oil/butter to avoid these sh*t I mean pitfalls.

I just did 6tbsp KGold 4 unsalted/2 salted because I like the taste and 2 tbsp Upgraded MCT this morning and feel great. The coffee helps move the bowels but things are normal and I haven't had any upset stomach feelings for weeks.

[BarnStorm]

I got ahold of some MCT oil a few days ago and have replaced my normal 1 tbsp coconut oil with 1tbsp MCT oil (NOW brand) I'm not enjoying the ye coffee near as much.

The MCT oil is unflavored however it seems to make my coffee "oily" tasting compared to coconut oil. Also it seems to irritate my stomach (busy off the X before even being able to assess the situation!)

I've ready the MCT oil is the optimal choice and also has thermogenic properties but I'll give it a few more days and see how I feel. Looking ahead though I'd say I will be switching back to coconut oil.

[BPMOU80CO]

If you get an upset stomach (I experienced this the first couple of days) he recommends using digestive enzymes or a Pre/Pro biotic to assist with breaking down the fat.

He and Mark Sisson have both mentioned the Garden of Life Primal Flora and it seemed to get rid of the stomach problems all together for me. YMMV.

[Jack Rumbaugh]

Back on the BPC and I'm feeling great. I'm using 2 tbl Kerrygold and 1 tbl coconut oil in 8 oz coffee. May adjust that up a little in another week. No GI issues.

Jack

[Mossyrock]

Tried it this morning, but from what I am seeing, I may not have the ratios quite right. I used two tablespoons of organic, salt-free butter and one tablespoon of coconut oil to about 20 ounces of coffee. I suspect I will get hungry before lunch, but I eat breakfast at 5:00 in the morning and lunch at 11:30. That's quite a spread of time....

[reforger2002]

so could a guy get by with just the coffee and butter?

[Mr. Anthony]

...I may not have the ratios quite right. I used two tablespoons of organic, salt-free butter and one tablespoon of coconut oil to about 20 ounces of coffee.

For me the minimum amount of butter for 20 or so oz of coffee seems to be 3 tablespoons. Any less than that just doesn't seem to work out as well.

[BPMOU80CO]

Tried it this morning, but from what I am seeing, I may not have the ratios quite right. I used two tablespoons of organic, salt-free butter and one tablespoon of coconut oil to about 20 ounces of coffee. I suspect I will get hungry before lunch, but I eat breakfast at 5:00 in the morning and lunch at 11:30. That's quite a spread of time....

Mossy- Organic butter has no benefit if its not grass fed butter. If the cow that produced that butter was fed corn and grains its not going to have the correct balance of Omega 3s to Omega 6s.

Kerry Gold butter from Ireland seems to be the default standard. It can take a few days to a couple of weeks to get to a point of fasting until 2:00. If you can't get there just slowly extend the duration until you can get to 2:00 PM before breaking your fast.

[BPMOU80CO]

so could a guy get by with just the coffee and butter?

Google the coffee and read the whole scoop on the ingredients. I think that once you understand the concept you'll understand the application.

The creator of the coffee goes into a good deal of detail on why you want to use grass fed butter and high quality coconut oil in addition to high quality coffee. He also recommends MCT oil over coconut oil if possible based upon its purity and concentration.

[Al Lipscomb]

Reminds me of some of Tony Nestor's threads about adding butter to hot coco and the like for low temperature outings. Lots of energy there.

[TFA303]

I didn't feel like it was a huge deal, but then I went back to my typical cereal and OJ breakfast for a couple of days - I felt like crap. I'm now a full convert to BPC.

[Mossyrock]

Not finding Kerrygold butter locally. Suggestions?

[BarnStorm]

Not finding Kerrygold butter locally. Suggestions?

May check some local liquor/package stores in your area. Often times they have a gourmet/party section with a cooler. A lot of times that cooler contains the "gold" if no luck there any brand of salt free and grass fed butter will work fine. The key is that it is from grass fed cows.

[Sidetracker]

Not finding Kerrygold butter locally. Suggestions?

I actually found it at my local Wal Mart.

[JimD]

Try this: http://kerrygoldusa.com/where-to-buy/

[Lucky Jackson]

Not finding Kerrygold butter locally. Suggestions?

Mossy, our Costco carry's the Kerry Gold butter.

I'm not sure where the Republic of Cascadia is but the link above has a store finder.

L J

[Mossyrock]

Western Washington. According to the locator, no place within 100 miles. :no:

[Mr. Anthony]

Western Washington. According to the locator, no place within 100 miles. :no:

Mossy, there's gotta be some grassfed butter in your area, either in a store or bought from a farmer. Check out the Eat Wild site or farmer's markets, hippie food markets, etc.

[Mossyrock]

When all else fails, Amazon is your friend. Order of both Kerrygold butter and MCT oil inbound.

[AlwaysVigilant]

How intense of an emersion blender do you need to get the job done? Will a milk frother work?

[Mr. Anthony]

How intense of an emersion blender do you need to get the job done? Will a milk frother work?

I'm using a milk frother and it works fine, but takes a bit of time/effort. A blender works better. I'd just put mine in the normal blender, but I don't like the whole hot liquid in plastic thing.

[BarnStorm]

How intense of an emersion blender do you need to get the job done? Will a milk frother work?

I just throw mine all into a cheap ($15!) plastic blender and run it on low for about 20 seconds and do about a 5 second burst on high and it comes out perfect! I do suggest you "pre-heat" your blender though with a bit of warm water.

[olywa]

We use unsalted pastured butter, coconut oil and organic shade grown coffee. The coconut oil is bought in bulk from Tropical Traditions. 31915

[Mossyrock]

We use unsalted pastured butter, coconut oil and organic shade grown coffee. The coconut oil is bought in bulk from Tropical Traditions. 31915

Tim,

Where are you getting your butter?

[olywa]

Trader joes. KerryGold.

[Pachucko]

I just throw mine all into a cheap ($15!) plastic blender and run it on low for about 20 seconds and do about a 5 second burst on high and it comes out perfect! I do suggest you "pre-heat" your blender though with a bit of warm water.

Definitely pre-heat. I blended with a Nutri-Bullet without pre-heating and the top/bottom got stuck together pretty good.

[Mike Erwin]

I tried my first mug this morning. It was totally different from what I was expecting. I have not gotten the Kerry Gold yet but used some Amish organic butter and Coconut Oil. Did not eat a thing until 1:00 pm. Had great energy, never got hungry. I like it!

Mike

[Jim H]

OK, I'll have to try this

[Jeff350]

To the BPC experts here: what kind of coffee should we be using? I know the creator sells whole beans but it's crazy expensive. Do we really need to worry about fungi in our beans?

I'm hoping I can just use organic K cups in our keurig.

[Al Lipscomb]

I use a Keurig and it does the job for a weekday. I do want to dig out the French Press and see what can be done there.

[Manwell]

I've been reading about this and really need to give it a try!

Manwell

[Al Lipscomb]

Just had mine, love every drop.

[Mr. Anthony]

I've cut back to about 4 mornings per week, but that's only because I don't like feeling like I NEED something every morning. But I WANT to drink it every morning. Super tasty.

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[MK-300]

To the BPC experts here: what kind of coffee should we be using? I know the creator sells whole beans but it's crazy expensive. Do we really need to worry about fungi in our beans?

I'm hoping I can just use organic K cups in our keurig.

I don't worry about it too much. I buy a an organic rainforest something or other from Costco that we like. I've tried his bulletproof beans and can't tell the difference in taste or feel. I can tell the difference in how I react to gas station beans though. Foggy head, dry mouth these are supposedly symptoms from mycotoxins.

[Texican_gal]

Foggy head, dry mouth these are supposedly symptoms from mycotoxins.

Interesting.

Also interesting is that when a new espresso drive-thru opened up near me, I discovered that whatever coffee they are using would trigger a MIGRAINE. I'd always get a half-caff Americano with cream (uh-oh, now the NSA knows my signature beverage :hypnotized:). So I'm not sure if it was the chemicals that were de-caffing the java, or what. In contrast, the gal that owned the place before that really did make the best Americano in town.

[Manwell]

I've been enjoying this pre workout drink for a few weeks now and it does well for me:

1 cup coffee (super heated in the microwave)
2 egg yolks
2000mg cinnamon
1 teaspoon coconut oil (cold pressed, organic)

blend with a hand blender - good stuff for sure!

Manwell

[BarnStorm]

I've been enjoying this pre workout drink for a few weeks now and it does well for me:

1 cup coffee (super heated in the microwave)
2 egg yolks
2000mg cinnamon
1 teaspoon coconut oil (cold pressed, organic)

blend with a hand blender - good stuff for sure!

Manwell

Sounds delicious, I'll be giving that a try.

[Jeff22]

I'm going to make me some Bulletproof coffee with a little cocoa powder in it and report back.

I usually work the midnight shift and this might fire me up pretty good. And I think Bulletproof Coffee might be pretty good if you are about to go hiking in cooler weather, or cross-country skiing in the winter.

[BarnStorm]

I'm going to make me some Bulletproof coffee with a little cocoa powder in it and report back.

I usually work the midnight shift and this might fire me up pretty good. And I think Bulletproof Coffee might be pretty good if you are about to go hiking in cooler weather, or cross-country skiing in the winter.

What did you think Jeff? I work the midnight shift as well a lot of time and BPC really helps keep me from hitting up the vending machines because I don't feel the want to snack plus of course It makes me feel a bit more alert.

[Jeff22]

So this last week we've had a spell of unseasonably cold weather in Wisconsin. Down to zero at night with below zero wind chills.

I usually work at 11. I've found that if I have a BIG cup of bulletproof coffee (with cocoa powder in it) about 9:30, my fire is lit pretty good until about 4am or so. (If I make bulletproof coffee without the cocoa powder, I also leave the pasture butter from grass fed cows out too)

I've found that the multi-chain triglycerides seeme to have a modest appetite suppression effect on me. Not a big deal, but I can notice it. At least in temperate weather. When it gets bitter cold I get HUNGRY. Gotta' fuel the furnace . . .

I have also experimented with the MCTs in protein shakes and in hot cocoa. MCT is also sold in capsule form.

Yesterday I was in the whirlpool at the gym and got talking to a guy. He told me that in cooler weather he likes to start the day with a big cup of hot cocoa with a big tablespoon of coconut butter (solidified coconut oil) in it. He said he feels energized all morning after that. I've tried it and it's a tasty combination.

I found that the bulletproof coffee recipe didn't really appeal to me until the weather turned cold.

[BarnStorm]

So this last week we've had a spell of unseasonably cold weather in Wisconsin. Down to zero at night with below zero wind chills.

I usually work at 11. I've found that if I have a BIG cup of bulletproof coffee (with cocoa powder in it) about 9:30, my fire is lit pretty good until about 4am or so. (If I make bulletproof coffee without the cocoa powder, I also leave the pasture butter from grass fed cows out too)



It works very well for me when I'm wilting 3rd shifts at my job. Experiencing about the same as you I drink it usually on the way into work... Start at 11pm and don't get hungry until 4 or maybe even 5.

[Jeff22]

The theory is that medium chain triglycerides are more easily and rapidly digested than other kinds of fats because they require lower amounts of enzymes & bile acids for absorption. MCTs are metabolized very quickly in the liver and if ingestion of MCTs is quickly followed by exercise, the theory is that they are quickly burned. MCTs in the "bulletproof coffee" concoction or added to a protein shake are a meal replacement, ideally before exercise.

In Will Brink's recent book "The Skinny on Diet Supplements: fact vs fiction" he reports that the research on MCTs is inconclusive in regard to health benefits in humans.

I discovered "Bulletproof Coffee" reading a discussion on Warriortalk. Since then I've found several other articles about it on the internet.

The use of the Medium Chain Triglycerides intrigued me, so I have experimented since October.

I normally work the midnight shift. Sometimes I eat something about 0330 or so. I have found that if I take 3 1000mg capsules of MCT oil (from NOW sports) at that time I'm not hungry the rest of my tour and I'm not hungry when I get home.

Also, in general I'm not hungry when I first get up, regardless of what sleep schedule I'm on. I've been having a whey protein shake with a few tablespoons of MCT oil in it when I wake up and it seems to keep me powered up until I feel like eating something.

My own goal of losing 15 lbs & getting in better shape is progressing steadily but slowly. Now that the winter has finally ended I should be able to make more improvement. I prefer hiking outside to doing anything aerobic at the gym (although I don't mind being inside when the weather is bad)

[BarnStorm]

Jeff22: I'll give that a shot in the morning. I have some NOW brand MCT oil..... I'll put a few tablespoons into a shake and see it it has a smilie effect for me.

[RayMich]

Tagged for future reference...

[callmebubba]

I’ve been back at it every day this week. Nearly forgot how much it helps curb early morning hunger which helps me avoid the shitty food always at the office.

[TFA303]

Thanks for resurrecting this thread.

I recently changed from the MCT oil that is 50/50 coconut and palm oil to the 100% coconut, and it makes a massive improvement in taste and comfort on the stomach. Totally worth the extra $10 per liter.

[callmebubba]

Thanks for resurrecting this thread.

I recently changed from the MCT oil that is 50/50 coconut and palm oil to the 100% coconut, and it makes a massive improvement in taste and comfort on the stomach. Totally worth the extra $10 per liter.

I stopped using MCT oil a long time ago and started using regular coconut oil and completely agree that it tastes better.

Can someone correct me if I’m wrong that MCT is coconut oil with a few things refined out of it?

[Jeff22]

MCT oil is a more concentrated form of some of the beneficial substances found in coconut oil and the MCTs go straight from the gut to the liver and are processed faster.

I often drink a little Brain Octane right out of the bottle. (Only a little. Too much acts like motor flush). It seems to be an appetite suppressant for me. I usually only make official "Bulletproof Coffee" in the fall and winter

[Faramir2]

I'm way late to this, but reading the thread the other day made me want to revisit bulletproof coffee (I've always liked it but quit putting in the extra effort to make it).

I did so this morning, and I think I may have found one of the secret keys to being a morning person. That was great for an early morning.

[mross]

I do it every morning and have been for years. I use Kerry Gold butter. It's grass fed. And Extra Virgin Coconut oil. It's all good, only problem I have is I have it with breakfast so I'm not using it as your supposed to. Can't miss my morning eggs.

[golucky]

Been on it a while too, Extra virgin coconut oil & kerry gold unsalted butter. I do the NOW MCT oil and been adding about 5 mls in attempt to wean off the coconut oil. Agree with others that the coconut oil does make it taste better than MCT.