A creamy keto Bulletproof tea is the perfect way to start the day if you aren't a coffee drinker. It's loaded with healthy fats for any low carb diet.
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Most people have heard of Bulletproof Coffee or keto coffee, but what's the option for those that don't drink caffeine? Is it any good to make it with tea?
Well, I set out to give it a try because I stopped drinking coffee about a month ago. On the AIP elimination diet, no seeds are allowed and coffee is considered a seed.
I'm feeling a lot better after a month of being on the elimination diet. So much, that I'm only going to consume nuts and seeds on occasion. And, I decided to avoid dairy for good.
When making my Bulletproof tea, I didn't add any butter or ghee. Instead, I used some coconut oil and canned coconut milk to make it completely dairy-free.
A lot of people like to use MCT oil in keto coffee. I usually have some on hand, but decided to just use regular virgin coconut oil instead since it's cheaper and easier to find.
They have started to sell liquid coconut cooking oil in my local grocery store with the other cooking oils. The bottle states that it contains 5 times more MCT than the regular oil.
I may try using the higher MCT oil in my Bulletproof tea. It's a lot cheaper than buying MCT oil which is derived from coconut oil.
As you can see, there are tons of options for making the popular keto coffee or tea. If you are a tea drinker like me, there's even more options depending on the tea you prefer.
I'm avoiding caffeine so my tea of preference is rooibos. And, I've ben using the loose leaf tea that contains a chai spice blended in.
Other great teas to use are yerba mate, green tea, black tea, oolong tea, or pu-erh tea. You can even mix a couple teas to make this warm keto drink.
Another thing I like to add to my Bulletproof tea is collagen peptides which is one way to get adequate amino acids in your diet.
Although you could add in butter or ghee to give a nice creamy taste, I've been using a little bit of full fat coconut milk. Without dairy in my diet, I've found that coconut milk is an excellent replacement.
A lot of people whip up their Bulletproof coffee in a blender. But, I prefer mixing it in the mug using a milk frother. That way, you won't have to worry about washing another container. I love the frothy top that results, and the frother is a lot more portable for taking to work.
I also like to sprinkle on a little more cinnamon on the top. This is totally optional. It should take no more than ten seconds to whip up this delicious hot beverage after the tea is brewed.
If you aren't a coffee drinker, you should definitely give this recipe a try. I enjoy drinking it each morning shortly after waking up. And, it curbs my hunger so I'll go a few hours before making breakfast.
With so many options, what's your favorite ingredients to use in keto tea or coffee?
Keto Bulletproof Tea Recipe
This recipe may be a little more work than popping a k-cup into the machine, but it's so worth it! Speaking of k-cups, have you tried the instant LonoLife bone broth for a Keurig?
Enjoy this filling morning breakfast drink. And if you want a little treat with it, try pairing it with some keto blueberry scones or cranberry keto scones.
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Recipe
Bulletproof Tea
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces strong tea
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or MCT oil
- 1 tablespoon canned coconut milk or butter or ghee
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 scoop collagen peptides optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a tall mug.
- Blend with a milk frother. Alternately, you can blend together in a blender.
Notes
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
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Wanda
Bullet proof tea sounds good. Where do you get the collagen peptides? That's a lot of points for weight watchers though. How do you combine the two successfully? I have 23 points a day. I'm trying to go more lowcarb and sugarless.
Lisa MarcAurele
I do the green plan which allows 30 points a day. There's a lot of salads, turkey, and chicken bread. I also try to incorporate a lot of free low-carb fruits and vegetables. I've gotten the collagen at TJ Maxx and also nutritional stores like Vitamin Shoppe and GNC.
Angie
Why does my butter separate and form a layer above my tea? 🙁
Lisa MarcAurele
I find using a milk frother will get the fat mixed in better so it doesn't float on the top.
Deborah
What brand of collagen peptides do you think is the best? I am new to this and there is so many brands out there, I have no idea which one. Thank you in advance.
Lisa MarcAurele
They are all similar. I'd just go with one that fits your budget.
Chris
If u gave up seeds u can't have coconut oil or mct. The Coconut is a seed,
Lisa MarcAurele
Coconut is NOT a seed. It's a drupe which is a stone fruit.
Laurie
I love black cherry tea bullet proof!
Lisa
Oooh! That sounds really interesting. Must try!
kendall
Lol I just tried this and love it even befor i Google it. I'm not a coffee drinker at all. I ordered some hot chocolate I guess I can use it this winter. Thanks I will try your recipe.
Lisa
I hope you enjoy the coffee alternative!
Allison
What do you do to store the canned coconut milk you don’t use (mason jar?) and how long can you store it after opening the can?
Lisa
I keep it in a covered container in the fridge. Then, I heat it up on the stove so that it becomes all liquid and blended. You can freeze it for longer storage, but I usually use it up within a week.
Diana
Thanks for this! Up until recently, I’ve always used coffee. For whatever reason though, I’ve kind of been off of coffee and instead wanted tea. I didn’t realize you could use tea basically the same way as coffee...and I was too chicken to experiment. Now knowing that tea works too (I made some right after reading this!) it opens the door to more variety of tastes with the same benefits as BPC. Thanks again!
Lisa
I've always enjoyed tea much more than coffee and find a strong tea works best for this. But it's really flexible to what you prefer.
DEBI OT
What is the purpose of the frothing? I can mix with a knife or spoon?
Also, is honey ok to add?
Lisa
Frothing just makes it a little lighter on top. I do think it's best to use either a frother or blender to mix all the fat in.
Anthony
For a coffee-like experience, Celestial Seasonings still makes their venerable "Roast Aroma" blend. Caffeine free, with a rich coffee-like flavor. Or at least it lands you in the ballpark if you want a quasi-bulletproof coffee flavor. 🙂
Lisa
I totally forgot about that one. Thanks! I've had it before.
Ralph nader
Caffeine is present in you tea. But overall good talk.
Lisa
I use caffeine free rooibos tea.
Earl Grey
Rooibos does not have caffeine. It's completely caffeine free herbal tea.
Rachel
I must try this because I love black tea, but really need something mixed in it and I don't really enjoy coffee later in the day.
I'm wondering about coconut milk though. The BP Road Map has it under beverages, but in the shopping list it's under Fats. What's your take on how much it should be used?
thanks!
Lisa
It is a fat and a beverage. I rarely use more than a tablespoon and a serving is like 1/3 cup.
Anita Shirodkar
I have started 16:8 intermittent fasting with keto but really need the morning energy- I love coconut milk so I tried the same recipe and love it! I was wondering if anyone else had the same idea! I add pink Himalayan salt to mine instead of cinnamon, it tastes heavenly and it ups the electrolyte content.
Lisa
Great tip on adding salt!
Cindy
I am concerned about the amount of fat.
Lisa
There's no need to fear healthy fat on a low carb diet. It's what's used as fuel in place of carbs.
Edith
Exactly! We ketoers run on fat!
Patricia
What is mct oil and coll egen peptides? New at this. Thank you
Lisa
Take a look at the post on What is MCT oil and the article about collagen peptides.
claudia
bonjour, la sorte de thé est noir ?? vert ?? merci
Lisa
You can use any strong brewed tea. I prefer to use caffeine free rooibos.