Inside: Drinking my dairy-free bulletproof coffee the first thing each morning is a great way to boost your metabolism and protein right from the start of the day! This recipe for protein-packed, dairy-free bulletproof coffee is fast, easy, and packs a nutritional punch. And it’s perfectly compliant for the Trim Healthy Mama plan!
Bulletproof coffee has been all the rage the past several years, and for good reason: It’s an incredibly easy way to fit in good fats and proteins at the start of each day.
I started drinking a dairy-free version of bulletproof coffee many years ago. Traditional bullet proof coffee calls for blending butter with coffee, but I had to go dairy-free when I was nursing my third child. Since then, I’ve added dairy back into my diet (Hallelujah! My 4th child does not appear to be sensitive to dairy!), but I still limit it since I think the Standard American Diet is a little too dairy heavy.
Since writing originally writing this post, I have begun following the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan. This coffee is completely compliant on the THM plan. As written below, it is a S, but you can lower the oil to 1 tsp. to make it a FP.
(Interested in learning more about THM? By eating this way, I have successfully maintained a 30-pound weight loss, and it’s the program where I am now a certified coach.)
To make my bulletproof coffee dairy-free, I simply replace the fat in my dairy-free bulletproof coffee with virgin coconut oil. This gives the coffee a naturally sweet flavor. As well, I add a splash or two of an unsweetened dairy-free nut milk to my coffee. To boost the protein content, I add a scoop or two of collagen. If I want the coffee a bit sweeter, I will add either a few sprinkles of stevia or just use a flavored but unsweetened nut milk.
Related: A Dairy-Free Trim Healthy Mama Meal Plan
It’s as easy as that!
Want a specific recipe to follow for my protein-packed, dairy-free bulletproof coffee? Check it out below!
Protein-Packed, Dairy Free Bulletproof Coffee
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1-2 scoops collagen
- 1-2 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil*
- splash of unsweetened nut milk
- stevia to taste
*If you do not like the taste of coconut oil, switch out the virgin coconut oil for a refined coconut oil. Refined coconut oil is not quite as healthful, but it is flavorless.
Method
Blend all ingredients in a blender for 10 to 15 seconds. Serve immediately.
Where to find the ingredients:
I use the ingredients for this bulletproof coffee for a variety of recipes in my home, but I realize that they are not necessarily things that you might already have on hand. I get my coconut oil, collagen, and stevia online, but nut milks are now readily available in pretty much every mainstream supermarket or big box store.
Amanda Carew
I didn’t realize refined coconut oil had less taste. I will have to try that as I have not liked the coconut oil taste in the bulletproof coffees. Thanks!
Will O
Yes, it does. It not was healthy, and typically I try to use unrefined whenever I can.
Erin
Yes! My husband (Will, who answered) HATES the taste of coconut, so we keep refined on hand for many things I make!
Leigh Ann Gates
Is there anything to sub for the stevia? I’ve tried it several times and can’t stand the aftertaste. Would raw honey be okay?
Erin
Yes–raw honey is perfect! I just do stevia because I’m following a sugar (including natural sugars) free diet right now. I would just put a little bit of honey until you get it to the perfect flavor for you!
Amy
I’m a coffee drinker and love the sound of this. What a great way to get caffeine and protein boost in one go!
Jessica S.
What if you are too lazy for the blender?! Does it really make a difference? Would a frother work too?
Donna
I use a frother for my bullet proof coffee. It’s enough froth for me! 🙂
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Use pre-cooked chicken – I love roasting a chicken and pulling apart the meat that’s left over. If you don’t have that, you could boil chicken breasts first! 😀
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