Description
A simple morning coffee recipe that helps curb appetite and supports a calorie-controlled day through the addition of healthy fats and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 to 12 ounces brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon MCT oil or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted grass-fed butter or ghee (or nut butter for plant-based)
- 1 scoop collagen or protein powder
- Pinch of ground cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Brew 8 to 12 ounces of strong coffee using your usual method.
- Add MCT oil or coconut oil to the coffee.
- Stir in unsalted butter or ghee, or your preferred nut butter.
- Add one scoop of collagen or protein powder, along with cinnamon or vanilla extract.
- Use an immersion blender for 15 to 30 seconds to emulsify.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with a natural sweetener if desired.
Notes
Start with smaller amounts of healthy fat if new to MCT oil. Let coffee cool to a pleasant sipping temperature before drinking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: weight loss, coffee trick, appetite control, low calorie, morning beverage