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Cocoa Butter Bulletproof Coffee (Paleo, Keto, GAPS)

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Cocoa Butter Bulletproof Coffee is the absolute most delicious version of bulletproof coffee, with a fine creamy foam and rich chocolate flavor.

I have always loved dark brews, and even decaf coffee satisfies! (I make mine decaf, to protect my adrenals and give me better sleep.) Now, add in cocoa butter; there is just nothing more delicious or satisfying.

This recipe is Paleo, dairy-free and Keto.

You can even make this recipe on the GAPS diet if you’re ready for a special treat. See more on that, below the recipe.

angled photos of cocoa butter bulletproof coffee with cocoa beans

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How I came up with Cocoa Butter Bulletproof Coffee

I created this recipe back in 2015 when I needed to stop eating dairy. I was making bulletproof coffees with the usual butter and coconut oil, but coconut had stopped digesting well for me, and I was eliminating dairy for a time.

About this time I got really into cooking and baking with cocoa butter. So that was the natural solution. A fat that tasted like chocolate blended into my coffee?! Yes! 🙂

Turns out, cocoa butter coffee makes an amazingly fine foam. So creamy, luscious, lovely! Oh mercy ~ morning pleasure!

I actually videoed the cup of coffee after pouring it into a clear mug because I couldn’t believe its behavior.

Swirling magic kept moving as the fine foam settled into its new home, seriously beautiful and surprising. From a one-color cup of foamed coffee, ripples waved until: three layers emerged and then finally, two, in multi-hued mocha-colored beauty.

Just wait till that fine foam hits your lip — both the texture and flavor are transportingly special.

Now I hope you’ll make this … and take a sip …. Amazing, right? 🙂

stirring a spoonful of ganache into cocoa butter bulletproof coffee

Looking for some Chocolate Ganache to stir into your Cocoa Butter Bulletproof Coffee? 🙂 Find that recipe here.

More about cocoa butter

Regarding cocoa butter, when I first created this recipe, it was new for many of us.

If it’s still new for you, I know it’s hard to buy or order something that’s out of your usual repertoire. But if you order it, you’ll be so glad. Or look for it at your local natural food store.

I love reaching into the bag for chunks (or wafers, depending on the brand) — the smell, the enriching, so-soft feel of it on my fingers.

I highly recommend incorporating this special fat into your world. Here are some other fun recipes I’ve made with it:

Health-wise cocoa butter is good for you, super good!

It contains almost no caffeine, has an excellent fat profile (saturated fats — 57-64%, monounsaturated fats — 29-43% and polyunsaturated fats — 0-5%) and has a high smoke point; so it’s safe for baking and sauteing.

a white mug filled with cocoa butter bulletproof coffee

Your stomach pH when you drink coffee …

There’s an important piece of this equation that I almost forgot to share. It’s our stomach pH, and protecting it.

Having the proper acid pH (between 1 and 3) in our stomachs stimulates the rest of our digestive mechanisms to function properly.

Coffee, in particular, changes this pH significantly (to between 4 and 5).

Therefore, I always take Digestive Bitters OR 1 Betaine HCl with Pepsin capsule right before I enjoy my cup of decaf. coffee.

Called HCl for short, this potent supplement is hydrochloric acid. It indeed adds acid to the stomach, setting the stomach pH right.

This supplement is really important regardless of coffee, in my opinion. Anyone healing, anyone with GI issues or an autoimmune disease should, I believe, be taking the supplement with every meal. But with coffee, even more so.

Using gelatin in bulletproof coffee

Gelatin is the final protective piece, one we don’t usually see in bulletproof or butter coffee recipes. (Find the best one here [sustainable, grass-fed, pesticide-free!]) 

I added it when I first started making butter coffee and Butter Tea to help create an added barrier to my gut, something that would coat, protect and heal. It does just that.

It makes the drink gentler, adds protein and overall makes it more nutrient dense.

If you’re drinking Bulletproof Coffee, though, as part of an intermittent fast, omit the gelatin.

overhead view of cocoa butter bulletproof coffee

angled photos of cocoa butter bulletproof coffee with cocoa beans
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5 from 17 votes

Cocoa Butter Bulletproof Coffee

Cocoa Butter Bulletproof Coffee has a fine foam, is incredibly creamy and tastes of rich chocolate. This beautiful hot beverage is ethereal and sure to bring pleasure.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bulletproof, cocoa butter, coffee, gaps diet, keto, non-dairy, paleo
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Megan
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • blender or steamer

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce cup coffee darkly brewed, regular or decaf, piping hot
  • 2 Tablespoons cocoa butter small chunks, wafers or pieces; okay to use half butter or coconut oil
  • 1 Tablespoon gelatin Perfect brand recommended, (omit if you're fasting)
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons honey (or stevia, to taste, for Keto version) or preferred sweetener, to taste (omit sweetener if you're fasting)

Instructions

  • Place hot coffee in your blender. Sprinkle gelatin over its surface. Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Blend on medium-low speed for 12 to 15 seconds. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Serve.

Notes

MCT oil variation

You can also sub in 1 Tablespoon of MCT oil, for the cocoa butter, if you'd like more energy or the other benefits MCTs offer.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg

GAPS diet coffee

Weak coffee is allowed on the GAPS diet. So if you believe (what I’ve said) that this preparation of strong coffee is GAPS-friendly please keep in mind that Dr. Natasha hasn’t given me the thumbs up.

Cocoa Butter Bulletproof Coffee is GAPS-friendly, in my opinion. Why is that?

I drink coffee but have bitters or HCl first. (Read more about this above, if you missed it.)

Plus, there are two ingredients that help make the darker brew gentler to a potentially fragile gut lining: gelatin and fat. I have never liked weak coffee. So for me, it’s all or nothing.

About a year ago, when my Interstitial Cystitis was healed by the GAPS Introduction Diet (I wrote about this here), I was able to reintroduce coffee, but only with amendments that made it gentle. I started really slowly and carefully, to be sure and cautious, to protect what I’d worked hard to heal. The result? No symptoms, just a happy belly.

Looking for cocoa butter? Here’s my favorite one.

And here’s my favorite grass-fed gelatin. You may feel a bit of a sticky lip when drinking hot beverages with gelatin in them! I like that. 😉

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth says

    Please do write about healing from your IC as I am struggling with it right now. I still hold out hope that I can enjoy coffee again someday 🙂 This recipe looks fabulous!

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      • Megan Stevens says

        By the way, I’m so sorry for your struggling. Until I publish, can you start with the GAPS Intro. diet? Are you up for that? What’s your current diet?

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    • Elizabeth Taylor says

      5 stars
      Great info. I screen shot some( printer on fritz) I look forward to getting atarted…need the full sensation especially at night. I was never a late night eaten, anxiety drives this…I need gelatine badly my hair, shin & nails are in bad shape. I will print the rest as I go along! Thanks E.

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    • Teresa Bland says

      Elizabeth I Love Coffee,But my Stomach does Not,So What Can U Do To Get Rid of the Caffeine,I Have A Special Kind that I Like & It’s Also For Weightless,I just Can’t Deal with the Caffeine,Can U please Help Me, With Something I Can Try to Incorporate Coffee,PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE.

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      • Megan says

        Hi Teresa, you might consider gentian root tincture. If you take it before coffee, it helps the pH of the stomach, and then you could try a decaf product. Here’s gentian: https://amzn.to/3NWq66C Another option for the stomach’s pH is apple cider vinegar, about a tablespoon in a small glass of water.

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  3. Katie Stanley says

    It makes me sad that I don’t have cocoa butter on hand right now. I love adding gelatin and fat to my coffee! It looks lovely!

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  9. Ariana Mullins says

    5 stars
    So much good information here– thank you. And I love the idea of using cocoa butter! Will have to try it!

    Reply

  13. Rachelle Pennington says

    Do you have a coffee brand you recommend? There’s a link in the recipe on the word “coffee” but it just goes to the recipe again.

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    • Megan Stevens says

      I’m sorry: that link is so misleading. It’s a weird feature of my recipe cards that isn’t meant to link to products, even though it seems like it should. As far as which coffee to choose, I just make sure the coffee I buy is fair trade, and preferably organic. Here’s a good option: http://amzn.to/2sZuoAA

      Reply

  14. Evie Graber says

    Thanks so much for this info! I have adrenal fatigue and was told I shouldn’t drink coffee which is super hard for me to do. So after going without for 5 weeks, I tried some and I can’t seem to handle it well. But my question is would I have to take that supplement right before I drink coffee or could it just be anytime that day? Also, is it OK to have a cup a day?

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    • Megan Stevens says

      Hi Evie, there are a couple of issues: if you have dysfunction of your adrenal axis (also called adrenal fatigue) then the important thing is firstly to give up caffeine. 🙁 I’m sorry if you are hoping to still drink caffeinated coffee! That part isn’t negotiable. It’s time to find ways for naps etc. as well as taking the supplements your naturally minded practitioner gives you to balance your hormones. BUT you CAN do decaf coffee, if that’s what you’re asking? If so, then take Betaine HCl with your first sips of coffee, or right before, to amend the ph of your stomach. (http://amzn.to/2i2fTbT) But don’t take Betaine HCl on an empty stomach; it needs to be with coffee or food. I know what a comfort a hot cup is, so I hope that decaf will still satisfy you, even if it doesn’t wake you up with caffeine. Blessings as you heal!!

      Reply

  15. Allie says

    5 stars
    Megan I might as well be the official tester for all your recipes, because I try them all! ? This one is just HEAVENLY! I love mochas, so this is a great way to do that in a gut-friendly way. I love mine with a small splash of maple syrup – pairs with coffee so well. Thank you for giving me my new morning hot cup routine!

    Reply

    • Megan Stevens says

      Heavenly is such a sweet word, and with maple syrup not far behind, what a lovely way to wake up today, with your kind words! I think, then, that you’re one of my official encouragers, too! 😉 Thank you!! I’m SO glad this cup brings you happiness and coziness!!! xoxox! (P.S. You’re so right, about cocoa butter. It’s SO cool how gentle it is, yet still infuses the whole cup with creamy cocoa flavor and richness.)

      Reply

  18. Bill says

    5 stars
    I accidentally ordered Cacao butter instead of Cocoa butter, but it was still good. Had the aroma and flavor of dark chocolate.

    Reply

  21. Joe Dunn says

    How do you arrive at a total of 109 grams of fat with the addition of 2 tablespoons of cacao butter? Isn’t a tablespoon of fat about 13-14 grams of fat? Shouldn’t it contain about 28 grams of fat if we add 2 tablespoons? I know I must be overlooking something…..

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    • Megan says

      Hi Joe, I’m not sure how that happened, but thank you for letting me know! It’s corrected now: yes, 28 grams of fat. 🙂

      Reply
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