Ghee coffee recipe or bulletproof coffee is a popular beverage among those who follow ketogenic diet as well as paleo diet. But recently it is getting popular in India for weight loss as well. In this post, I am sharing two ways to prepare, with the potential health benefits.
Perfect to prepare yourself for the morning coffee as well as if you are following specific diet.
Check out my south Indian filter coffee and iced coffee recipe in this website.
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🍶 About
Ghee coffee,called by various names such as bulletproof coffee,fat coffee,keto coffee,butter coffee (when made with butter).
Coffee,when had as such can have side effects such as caffeine crash,caffeine in coffee giving you sudden spike in energy,and then drop of energy levels if not consumed. Adding ghee can slow down this process and slows the absorption of caffeine in blood.
Benefits of Ghee coffee:
Here are the potential health benefits of ghee in coffee:
- Sustained energy.
- Improves focus,concentration,productivity.
- Weight management.
- Anti oxidant properties.
- Improved mood.
- Good for gut and digestion.
☕️ Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed to prepare Ghee coffee or bulletproof coffee.
Instant version
- Instant coffee –You can use your own choice of Instant coffee (I used Bru pure)
- Ghee–I highly recommend using A2 Ghee for this,for it’s goodness,health benefits
- Hot water–Boiling hot water
Way 2
- Coffee grounds–I used ground coffee I use for filter coffee (bought from Kumbakonam,India)
- Ghee–I highly recommend using A2 Ghee for this,for it’s goodness,health benefits
- Water
See recipe card for exact quantities.
📝 Instructions
First let’s see the instant version.
1. Take Instant coffee in a cup firstly. You are going to whip this,so take in a large enough cup.
2. Then add ghee to it.
3. After that,pour in little hot boiling water to it,from the measured water.
4. Furthermore,whip it well with a hand blender or milk frother.
5. Then top it with the remaining hot water.
6. Bulletproof coffee ready! It’s smooth,creamy and rich!
Using brewed coffee
1. Take ground coffee in the coffee maker firstly.
2. Then add water and brew coffee.
3.Take the brewed coffee,add ghee to it.
4. Whip it well furthermore with a hand blender or milk frother until creamy and frothy.
Pour ghee coffee in to a heated cup finally and enjoy hot!
📖 Substitutions &Variations
- Ghee–instead of ghee,you can use grass fed cow butter too. You can use 1 tablespoon for this recipe.
- Vegan–use coconut oil or MCT oil,1 tablespoon for 1 cup coffee.
- Flavored–You can make it flavored with cinnamon or nutmeg or a even a splash of vanilla extract may be?
🔪 Equipment
I have used IKEA milk frother and the coffee machine is Preethi drip coffee maker.
🫙 Storage
This coffee is meant to be consumed immediately. The ghee in coffee can become a layer,so drink it before it cools down.
🧑🏻🍳 Top tip
Use a hand blender or a milk frother for best results. Ghee gets emulsified this way as well as gives smooth,creamy texture to the coffee.
Serve the coffee in insulated cups (wash in hot water prior serving) to keep it hot.
❓FAQ
Grass fed,traditional a2 ghee is recommended for making ghee coffee for best results and benefits.
Ghee contains minimal lactose. However,if you have severe lactose intolerance,better to consult your doctor before consuming.
Yes,you can use pure coconut oil if it is available.
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Recipe card
Ghee Coffee Recipe | Bulletproof Coffee
Ghee coffee recipe or bulletproof coffee is a popular beverage among those who follow ketogenic diet and paleo diet.
Equipments (Amazon Affiliate links)
Milk frother or hand blender
Cup measurements
Ingredients
Instant ghee coffee
- ¾teaspoonInstant coffeeBru pure
- 1cupHot water
- 1.5teaspoonGheeA2 Ghee
Way 2
- 1.5tablespoonGround coffee
- 1.5teaspoonGheeA2 Ghee
- 1.25cupWater
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Instructions
Instant version
Take Instant coffee in a cup firstly. You are going to whip this,so take in a large enough cup.
Then add ghee to it.
Pour in hot boiling water to it,measured.
Whip it well with a hand blender or milk frother.
Enjoy immediately.
Using brewed coffee
Take ground coffee in the coffee maker.
Add water and brew coffee.
3.Take the brewed coffee,add ghee to it.
Whip it well with a hand blender or milk frother until creamy and frothy.
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Notes
- Serve the coffee in insulated cups (wash in hot water prior serving) to keep it hot.