What is Keto Coffee?
If you're new to the ketogenic diet you may be wondering 'what is keto coffee?'. Keto coffee (aka butter coffee) is a drink where MCT oil, butter and/or cream is added to coffee.
There are many health benefits to drinking keto coffee, even for those not following the keto diet.
Drinking keto coffee can provide you with instant energy and feeling of satiety which can then lead to weight loss.
How Does Keto Coffee Work?
The benefits of keto coffee mostly come from the addition of MCT oil.
MCT oil is derived from coconuts, with more than 50% of the fat in the coconut oil coming from MCTs - this is what is then used to make MCT oil.
Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are shorter in length then long chain triglycerides (LCTs) found in saturated fats. The shorter chain length means your body doesn't have to break it down and so the MCTs are absorbed straight into the blood stream.
Pair this with coffee and you have the perfect combo of hunger suppressing caffeine and instant energy boosting MCT oil - the keto coffee.
How to make Keto coffee
Now you understand how keto coffee works you need to know how to make keto coffee.
There are few different variations to keto coffee and different recipes. Ultimately the best keto coffee recipe is going to be one that you like and that fits your dietary needs.
The addition of MCT oil can cause keto coffee to be a tricky beverage to make. Most recipes often require the use of extra equipment such as blenders and food processors. Not only can these be a pain to use and clean but not everyone has access to this equipment.
That's why our Nespresso compatible keto coffee pods are so good, as they are already have MCT oil blended into them. This has made our keto coffee recipes quick and simple.
Best Keto Coffee Recipe
You'll need:
- Full fat heavy cream
- Nespresso compatible Keto coffee capsule
- Nespresso pod machine
- Milk frother
Step 1: Add the heavy cream to the milk frother and heat
Step 2: Place the Keto coffee pod in the Nespresso machine and press the espresso button. Pour into your favourite mug.
Step 3: Once the cream is heated, pour into the mug with the coffee. Enjoy!
Watch our Instagram reel tutorial here
Best Iced Keto Coffee Recipe
- Almond or coconut milk - best keto friendly milk
- Ice
- Nespresso compatible Keto coffee capsule
- Nespresso pod machine
Step 1: Add ice to a glass and pour over the milk alternative.
Step 2: Place the glass under the Nespresso machine, place the Keto coffee pod in and press the espresso button.
Step 3: Stir with a straw to blend the coffee and milk. Enjoy!
Best Vegan Keto Coffee Recipe
- Coconut whipping cream
- Nespresso compatible Keto coffee capsule
- Nespresso pod machine
- Milk frother
Step 1: Add the coconut whipping cream to the milk frother and heat
Step 2: Place the Keto coffee pod in the Nespresso machine and press the espresso button. Pour into your favourite mug.
Step 3: Once the cream is heated, pour into the mug with the coffee. Enjoy!
Watch our Instagram reel tutorial here
These three recipes cater for most dietary needs of people following the ketogenic diet.
Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant, coeliac or allergic to soy, these recipes have you covered and you can still include a keto coffee into your diet.
Following the keto diet and having a plant-based life style can be tough, especially when most high fat and protein foods are animal based.
However, there are still a wide range of ingredients, products and recipes that are vegan and suitable for the keto diet.
