The Kitchn: Creamy keto coffee will satisfy your latte habit
Is keto coffee healthy?
Starting your day with a cup of black coffee sets you back just five calories. Keto coffee, on the other hand, can clock in at 150 calories or more, thanks to the addition of the butter and MCT oil, which could be a good thing; it'll certainly fill you up more than a regular cup of joe!
As for MCT oil, the medium chain triglycerides in MCT oil are digested faster than long chain triglycerides found in other oils and fats -- which means may mean more fuel for your brain, more quickly -- while butter adds a creamy texture that tempers coffee's bitterness, but also saturated fat. In other words, keto coffee might be for you if you follow the keto diet or practice intermittent fasting; but check with your doctor for specific nutritional advice.
Keto Coffee
Serves 1
1 cup hot, freshly brewed black coffee
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or ghee
1 1/2 teaspoons MCT oil
1. Place 1 cup brewed coffee, 1 tablespoon butter or ghee and 1 1/2 teaspoons MCT oil in a blender and blend on high speed until emulsified, frothy and lightened in color, about 30 seconds.
(Patty Catalano is a contributor to TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)
