Time for a Healthy Living How To Reader Q & A
Reader Asks
What do you put in your coffee? I am trying to get off the unhealthy flavored coffee creamers and think I am sensitive to dairy. Any suggestions?
My Response
First of all, you are very wise to ditch those unhealthy coffee creamers. I took a quick peek at the ingredient label of a common brand, only to see sugar and partially hydrogenated soybean oil listed among the first ingredients. So, bravo you, for wanting to ditch this health-robbing, dare I even call it, food and look for a healthy alternative!
I too suspected I was sensitive to dairy, but enjoyed heavy cream in my coffee so much, it took a gallbladder attack and allergy testing that confirmed my suspicion, to finally give it up. I tried several different non-dairy creations that were okay, some better than others, until I stumbled on Bulletproof® Coffee* and after a few weeks of playing with the recipe I landed on my perfect cup.
Here’s what you do…brew a nice strong cup of coffee and to that add 2 tsp. coconut oil, 1 tsp. ghee and liquid vanilla stevia to taste. If you have an immersion blender, like this one, whiz it up. No immersion blender, you can whiz in a regular blender (that’s what I do). The end result is a creamy dairy-free drink that rivals any fancy coffee house concoction without the unhealthy hydrogenated oils and sugar found in the flavored coffee creamers.
What the heck is ghee?
When it comes to dairy allergies, the milk proteins, casein and whey are the common culprits. Ghee is actually butter with not only the problematic proteins removed but also the milk sugar lactose. Ghee is rich in butyric acid which is great for healing the gut. And when one is experiencing sensitivities or allergies to food, it is pretty likely the gut needs some love.
You can make ghee or you can buy ghee. It is shelf stable and last for a year or more.
*The original “Bulletproof® Coffee” was created by Dave Asprey of The Bulletproof® Executive.
Just looking at the image of your blog. It’s quite interesting and looks so delicious…. I want to try it!
Definitely going to try this. Sounds a little like the “Yak Butter Tea” I had in Tibet.
Enjoy!
Yak butter tea is what this is base on. Beats drinking spiralina for brekkie
Er uhhhh…why don’t you just use coconut cream or coconut milk ot of the can??
Memaw, great question. I don’t like the taste of coconut milk or coconut cream in my coffee. And I love it bulletproof style!
Do you add vanilla extract and stevia or is there a vanilla stevia around?
Hi Angie I use NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia…best tasting, high-quality, non-GMO, extracted with water only!
Thank you!
a frother works well, keeps the coffee hotter than putting in the blender and you can find one at ikea for about $3.
I’m about to start making this for hubby! I’m glad you posted a recipe, so I can try yours first.
He is still reliant on caffeine and is a recovering diabetic. Since caffeine is very disregulating for blood glucose levels, adding in the healthy fats is a great way to help balance out the detrimental effects of the caffeine. Coconut oil will give him a better boost of energy than coffee anyway!
I love adding MCT oil to mine and use Kerrygold grass fed butter to make my ghee. Yummy and good for you. Really don’t need breakfast!
Is there something besides the stevia that we could use. I don’t like the after taste of the stevia, it reminds me a artificial sweeteners.
I thought I didn’t like the taste of stevia either. I tried them all, or so I thought. Then my friend suggested I try the NuNaturals brand and OMGeeee we have a winner. I love stevia. Have you tried it before?
You’re right…. NuNaturals is great!
Liquid Steven drops from herb are favoured, cheap and easy use
Not that particular one. Where do you get if from on the web? The one that comes up is from Vita Cost but is quit expensive to use that much in just one cup of coffee. Does Whole Foods carry another one?
Yes, I order it online.
I make mine with 14oz of strong coffee, 1T of Kerrygold unsalted butter, and 1T of MCT oil, and stevia to taste and use a stick blender. This combo is also very good with 14oz of hot water and a tsp of Green Tea Matcha Powder (I use Republic of Tea’s). I have found that the MCT has the same health properties of the coconut oil without the taste (MCT is totally flavorless) and without a slick on top of my drink as it cools.
I have been making this every morning and I love it, the only problem is that I want a second one!!
How many drops of the Stevia vanilla do you use per cup, Vanessa?
8-10 drops.
Do you recommend sprinkling with cinnamon powder?