Butter Coffee Recipe: How to Make Blended Butter Coffee

Butter coffee recipe ideas have gone from odd to everywhere, thanks to the paleo and keto crowds. The drink blends hot coffee with grass-fed butter and a spoon of oil. Blending whips the fats into a silky, frothy cup. The blended drink looks like a latte but skips the milk. Fans sip a cup in place of breakfast for slow-burning energy.

Butter in coffee is far from new, with deep roots in several food cultures. Start with fresh, quality coffee for the smoothest result. Traditional versions rely on rich, local butters and fats.

Butter Coffee Recipe at a Glance

The whole thing takes about five minutes. Here is the drink at a glance before you blend.

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Butter Coffee Recipe Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh, hot brewed coffee
• 1 to 2 tbsp grass-fed unsalted butter, or ghee
• 1 to 2 tsp MCT oil or coconut oil
• Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of vanilla

How to Make This Butter Coffee Recipe

Blend rather than stir, since blending emulsifies the fat. This step is the secret to the silky texture. A quick whir turns the fat into fine froth.

1. Brew a strong cup of hot coffee with a clean method like pour-over.
2. Add the butter and MCT or coconut oil to a blender.
3. Pour in the hot coffee carefully.
4. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds, until frothy and creamy.
5. Pour into a warm mug and drink right away.
6. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of vanilla, if you like.

The History Behind the Butter Coffee Recipe

Butter in coffee reaches back generations in several food cultures. Cooks in Ethiopia, Tibet, India, and Vietnam have long added butter or fat to coffee and tea. In the American South, a spoon of butter in the cup is an old habit too. Butter tea keeps people warm in cold mountain regions. Grass-fed butter lends a golden color and rich body. The modern blended version pairs coffee with grass-fed butter and a fat like MCT or coconut oil. Tastes split people down the middle. Some love the smooth, rich, filling cup, while others prefer their coffee black.

FAQ: Butter Coffee

Butter coffee blends hot coffee with grass-fed butter and a fat like MCT oil. Blending makes the cup silky and frothy. Fans often drink a cup in place of breakfast. The result feels creamy without any cream. Many treat a cup as a filling morning ritual. The fat adds body without any sugar.

Fans claim the fats curb hunger and sharpen focus, though solid evidence stays limited. The drink is high in fat and calories. Portion size keeps the count in check. Talk with a doctor or dietitian before making butter coffee a habit.

A clean, filter-brewed light or medium roast works well. High-quality beans keep the cup smooth. Wet-processed beans tend to taste especially clean. See our roast levels guide to choose yours.

Blending emulsifies the fat for a creamy, even cup. A simple stir leaves an oily film on top. An immersion or countertop blender both work. Warm the jar first to help the fat melt.

Ghee gives a similar rich flavor without the milk solids. Coconut oil alone makes a dairy-free cup. Adjust the amount to suit your taste. A blend of both butter and oil works nicely. Salted butter shifts the flavor, so unsalted stays cleaner.

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