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View RecipesIf you’re like most keto followers, you breathed a sigh of relief to know that coffee can be part of a keto diet. Sure, you have to replace half and half with heavy cream. And you have to replace sugar with a sugar-free sweetener. But knowing you can still jumpstart your day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee certainly makes the keto diet that much more sustainable.
Black coffee, Bulletproof coffee, and coffee with heavy cream aren’t the only ways to enjoy your daily cup of joe, though. Let’s count all the ways we can enjoy coffee while staying in ketosis, shall we?
But first, let’s go over why drinking coffee is beneficial to your health.
1. Boost Your Mental Focus
When it comes to the health benefits of coffee, increased mental focus almost goes without saying. Caffeine in coffee is transmitted through the bloodstream to the brain, where it blocks the inhibitory neurotransmitter adenosine, leading to an increased firing of neurons. This causes all sorts of mental benefits, including greater energy, improved memory, and faster reaction times [1].
2. Decrease Muscle Pain
Coffee is often thought of as a pre- rather than a post-workout drink, but one study found coffee can lower post-workout muscle pain by 48% [2]. The study was tested on people with a low regular caffeine intake, so the effects might be less substantial for daily coffee drinkers. But we’ll never say no to less muscle pain, or an excuse to drink another cup of coffee.
3. Protect Against Disease
Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day can lower the mortality risk of liver cirrhosis by 66% [3]. Coffee consumption has also been linked with decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes. This is due to the minerals and antioxidants in coffee (rather than caffeine), so the benefit extends to decaf coffee too [4]. Finally, there’s evidence suggesting caffeine protects against Alzheimer’s disease [5] and Parkinson’s disease [6].
Black Coffee
Brew and pour into a mug. Done.
Coffee with Heavy Cream
Brew a cup and add in as much heavy cream as you’d like (in place of half and half). If you want to sweeten it up, add in a non-sugar sweetener, such as Stevia, Splenda, or KetoLogic’s own natural sweetener.
LEARN MORE: What is Erythritol?
Coffee with Unsweetened Almond Milk
Also straightforward – add in unsweetened almond milk to your liking. If you want it sweeter, add in a non-sugar sweetener, such as Stevia, Splenda, or KetoLogic Erythritol.
Coffee with KetoMeal™
Our chocolate and vanilla KetoMeal™ shakes are surprisingly delicious with coffee. Most people mix them with water or almond milk but coffee is probably the third most popular option. Our KetoMeal™ shakes are anchored with MCT oil powder so they can boost your ketones and enhance weight loss when consumed in place of breakfast as part of our KETO 30 Program.
Coffee with Grass-Fed Butter
We’ll be the first to admit butter in coffee doesn’t sound all that appetizing, but trust us on this one. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, and a pinch of cinnamon to black coffee, then blend together for a smooth consistency. For best results, we recommend an organic, high-quality grass-fed butter. That’s because grass-fed butter comes from grass-fed cows, which live their lives foraging and grazing on grass in wide open spaces. They’re happier and healthier when raised this way so produce higher quality and better tasting butter. From a nutritional standpoint, grass-fed butter contains nearly five times more Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) than butter from grain-fed cows. CLA is a naturally occurring type of omega-6 fatty acid that has been scientifically shown to break down fat and enhance weight loss. CLA is found in beef, whole milk, eggs, butter, yogurt, and cheese.
Coffee with MCT Oil
MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides. They’re quickly absorbed by the body and used for energy. You only need a tablespoon of MCT oil mixed into your morning cup of joe to rev up your engine for the day and stay satiated until lunch. MCT oil is also popular because it can boost your metabolism and enhance weight loss, improve gut health, and minimize inflammation.
Coffee with Keto Coffee Creamer
Our MCT powder-based coffee creamer helps give you a nice boost of fat macros to jumpstart your day. And because of the high-quality fats, you’ll enjoy steady energy for hours. Our line of coffee creamers comes in three delicious flavors: french vanilla, mocha, and caramel macchiato.
Coffee with Sugar-Free Sweeteners
Erythritol and stevia are natural plant-based sweeteners with practically zero calories, making them perfect for keto-lovers. Add them to your coffee for an extra boost of sweetness.
You can make your own bulletproof coffee at home with a combination of unsalted grass-fed butter, heavy whipping cream, KetoLogic’s MCT oil, KetoMeal™, or Coffee Creamer.
Ingredients:
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on low speed until frothy and thoroughly mixed (or use a handheld immersion blender). Sip and enjoy!
There’s no need to give up your trips to Starbucks on the keto diet, but knowing what and what not to order is crucial to staying in ketosis. Here are a few basic guidelines:
While black coffee is 100% keto, we all have those days when we need something that packs a little more punch. Try these keto takes on Starbucks classics:
Snickerdoodle Shake
Spice up your day by ordering a tall Americano in a venti cup with ice. Leave a little room at the top to add heavy cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon. You’ll save money adding it yourself, so both your wallet and body will be happy.
Pink Drink
Starbucks made waves with the release of this bright delight of a drink. But instead of the carb-heavy version, make a keto-friendly drink by ordering passion iced tea, sugar-free vanilla syrup, heavy whipping cream, and some ice. Ask your barista to blend it like a frappuccino to get that perfect frozen texture.
Keto-Friendly Frappuccino
The frappuccino is a classic for a reason: it’s delicious. Make a keto-friendly version with almond milk, heavy whipping cream, two pumps of sugar-free cinnamon dolce syrup, and some ice. Have your barista blend it up for that signature frappuccino consistency!
There’s no reason a keto diet should keep you from enjoying your favorite coffee blend. With the right know-how and a little creativity, you can find a delicious, keto-friendly version of your favorite morning brew.
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Looking for other great keto-friendly coffee recipes? Try our Vanilla Cappuccino with Vanilla KetoMeal™ and our Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte with Vanilla KetoMeal™.
Want keto-friendly breakfast recipes? Check out our Easy Keto Breakfast Ideas.
New to keto? Jumpstart your morning with KetoLogic Coffee Creamers!
REFERENCES:
[1] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-13-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee#section1
[2] https://www.jpain.org/article/S1526-5900(06)01023-6/abstract
[3] https://www.sciencecodex.com/coffee_consumption_reduces_mortality_risk_from_liver_cirrhosis-130968
[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16801515?dopt=Abstract
[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12099922
[6] https://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-07-coffee-parkinson.html
KetoLogic recipes are delicious and entirely satisfying. Use them to lose weight, maintain your form, feel more energetic, and supercharge your brain.
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