Bulletproof Coffee Is Outdated: Try This Fat-Burning, Brain-Boosting Upgrade Instead
Quick question:
Would you rather start your day with 500 calories of butter—or a coffee that gives you clean energy, mental focus, and helps you stay lean?
If you’ve heard of bulletproof coffee, you know it’s been hyped as a fat-burning, brain-fueling morning ritual. But there's a better way to do it—without the stick of butter and with way more upside.
Let me show you how to upgrade your coffee (and your life).
What Is Bulletproof Coffee?
It’s coffee + butter + MCT oil. That’s it.
And while it’s been marketed as a keto-friendly energy booster, here’s what it actually gives you:
- 500+ calories
- 54g of fat
- 0g of protein
- A weird film of grease in your cup
Yeah, it can help your body produce ketones for fuel. But there’s a catch...
Why It’s Not the Best Way to Start Your Day
You don’t need 500 calories of fat first thing in the morning unless you're:
- Running a marathon
- Doing a 24-hour fast
- Or trying to impress a podcast guest
And even then, there’s a smarter approach.
Most of us need:
- Sustained energy
- Mental clarity
- Something that supports our goals of being leaner, sharper, and living longer
Bulletproof coffee gives you half of that. Maybe.
Enter: Optimal Body Coffee
Here’s my go-to coffee recipe that delivers the same brain-boosting benefits—without the extra calories or grease slick.
Optimal Body Coffee Recipe
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp MCT oil (fast energy + brain fuel)
- ½ scoop collagen peptides (for joints, hair, skin, and protein)
- 1 tbsp non-dutched cocoa powder (cognitive support + antioxidants)
Mix it all up in a blender or frother. It’s creamy, energizing, and clocks in at:
- 210 calories
- 25g protein
- 11g fat
Why It Works (Backed by Science)
MCT Oil = Fat for Fuel
MCTs digest quickly and go straight to your liver to create ketones, a clean fuel source for your brain. One study found MCT oil significantly increased ketone levels in just 30 minutes—even in people who weren’t on keto.
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Cocoa Powder = Calm Focus
Cocoa contains flavanols that enhance cognitive performance, reduce stress, and improve blood flow to the brain. It also buffers some of caffeine’s jittery effects, so you get focus without the frazzle.
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Collagen = Joint + Muscle Support
Collagen helps rebuild connective tissue, strengthen skin, and increase satiety. Adding protein to your coffee helps keep blood sugar stable and prevents those mid-morning snack cravings.
Bonus: Coffee Is Already a Superfood
Let’s not forget: coffee itself has a few perks too.
- It’s rich in antioxidants
- Slightly boosts metabolism
- Suppresses appetite (for some people)
- Allows you to say “dirty bean water” in public and sound cool
But most people sabotage their coffee by pairing it with a banana or bagel—sending their blood sugar on a roller coaster that derails their morning.
This Simple Switch Helps You:
- Burn more fat in the morning
- Stay full and focused until lunch
- Build better skin, hair, and joints
- Avoid the snack trap
- Actually enjoy your coffee
Want Even More Energy in the Morning?
This coffee upgrade is just step one.
If you're serious about dialing in your energy, fat loss, and longevity, check out my full morning routine here.
It’s simple, science-backed, and takes less than 30 minutes.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to blend butter in your coffee to burn fat.
You just need to be smart about what your body actually needs to thrive.
Try this version for a few days and let me know how you feel.
I bet you’ll never go back to the butter brick again.