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My new favorite way to have coffee: Perfect Keto Boosted Coffee with MCT Oil Powder
I’ve been changing up up my morning coffee routine these days. One of the things I haven’t loved about my boosted coffee variations in the past is that awful oil slick on the top of my cup once the ingredients settle. You know, on the rare occasion that I don’t drink my coffee like the world is actually ending any second. Even after I use my milk frother to get it nice and creamy, it still settles and separates again if you don’t drink it fast enough.
One of the ways I have been able to counteract the oil slick is by switching over to an MCT Oil Powder instead of the oil. I found an awesome company called Perfect Keto that makes it in a powder form. Not only is it zero net carbs per serving, but it is gluten free, keto, and dairy free too. Before I get too far into what MCTs actually are, let me tell you a little bit more about the convenience of MCT Oil Powder versus MCT oil.
Check out the MCT Oil Powder HERE
WHY MCT OIL POWDER OVER OIL?
- Easier on the digestive system than oil
- More effective at raising blood ketone levels (up to 1.0 mmol)
- Easier to mix into any recipe or beverage than oil
- Flavorless, odorless, no oily residues
- Powder travels much better than oils
So now you might actually be wondering what is MCT? MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides. Since I am not a doctor and I don’t want to steer you wrong, I will let Dr. Mercola explain it.
What is MCT?
“Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) have become increasingly popular as people are learning more about the health benefits of nutritional ketosis, which is achieved by replacing net carbohydrates (total carbs minus fiber) with high amounts of healthy fats and moderate amounts of high quality protein.
Some of the health benefits of coconut oil relate to the MCTs in the oil. But MCT oil is a more concentrated source, so it tends to be more appropriate for clinical uses, which include:1
- Appetite reduction and weight loss2,3
- Improved cognitive and neurological function with possible implications in neurodegerative diseases
- Increased energy levels and improved athletic performance
- Improved mitochondrial function and subsequent reduced risk for diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases and epilepsy4
- As part of a specialized dietary therapy for the treatment of epilepsy
- Prevention of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)5
Short-, Medium- and Long-Chain Triglycerides
The disastrous “low-fat diet” dogma of the last half century has led to a devastating drop in most people’s intake of healthy saturated fats, including MCTs, as most people have bought into the erroneous assumption that saturated fats are unhealthy and will raise their risk of heart disease.
Besides coconuts, coconut oil and palm kernel oil, small amounts of MCT can be found in butter and other high-fat dairy products from grass-fed cows and goats.
Be sure not to confuse the extremely unhealthy industrial versions of coconut and palm oils (which are historically used as hydrogenated oils in industrial baked goods) with organic, virgin and unrefined oils available as “health foods.”
MCTs get their name from their chemical structure. Fats consist of chains of carbon molecules connected to hydrogen atoms. Short-chain fats have six carbons or less.
Medium-chain fats contain between six and 12 carbons, while long-chained fats, such as the omega-3 fats docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), have 13 to 21 carbons.
The shorter-chained MCTs, on the other hand, are more readily converted into ketones, which are an excellent mitochondrial fuel. Ketones also help suppress ghrelin (AKA the hunger hormone) and enhance another hormone that signals your brain when you’re full.” Continue reading…
Republished with permission from: Mercola, J. “The Many Health Benefits of MCT Oil” Retrieved August 22, 2016, (Source here)
I shared part of the article from Dr. Mercolas site not to confuse you, but to show you that MCT Oil isn’t just some new fad going around. It is nutrition based in science. Now that you know a little more about what MCTs are, let me tell you a little bit more about what they do.
Benefits of MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides):
- Improved cognitive function
- Helps to maintain a healthy body weight
- Increase feelings of satiety
- Supports healthy immune function
- Reduced appetite
- Increases energy levels
- Helps support hormonal balance
- Improves athletic performance
- Antiviral and antibacterial properties
- Supports healthy gut bacteria
- Aids in weight loss on a ketogenic diet
- Improves mood
- Supports healthy cardiovascular function
Now let’s get to the good stuff… COFFEE!!
Perfect Keto Boosted Coffee with MCT Oil Powder
If you google terms like “Is Bulletproof Coffee Good For You?”, “Benefits of Butter Coffee”, “Should I drink Keto Coffee” or “What is BPC?”, you will likely get a mixed bag of reviews. Some sites will tell you to drink it everyday and that it is a game changer when it comes to weight loss. Other sites will tell you that ingesting that much fat will make you fat. You will even find the middle of the road reviews that will tell you that it tastes good but really isn’t necessary.
I find that it is a matter of personal preference. What works for some may not work for others; every body is different. For me personally, I don’t like to eat first thing in the morning because I’m just not hungry. Without intentionally setting out to do it, I began intermittent fasting as part of my ketogenic lifestyle. I just started listening to my body and only eating when I’m hungry.
My intermittent fasting schedule
Most of my eating happens in an 8 hour window. I typically work on a 16/8 IF schedule, which means that for 16 hours, (typically about 8pm until about noon) I don’t eat anything. Then my meals take place been 12pm and 8pm. If I am hungry outside of that window, then I eat. I listen to my body… and YOU should too! Well, you should listen to your body. I’ll keep listening to mine 🙂
Typically, my first meal of the day is a butter coffee or boosted coffee as I like to call it. It keeps me fueled for my morning workout and leaves me feeling sated until lunch time. My routine tends to change by what sounds good, but my coffee almost always contains a big, fat serving of grass-fed butter … pun intended.
From there I will either add coconut oil or MCT oil powder, some sort of flavoring, grass-fed collagen peptides (Read about the benefits) and usually a splash of heavy cream.
I mix it all up in my frother and enjoy the creamy goodness along with the boost of energy it brings with it. But lately I have been using this Perfect Keto MCT Oil Powder and I am loving it. It’s not oily, it is portable and it is flavorless and odorless, so really I could get all it’s vast benefits by adding it to just about anything. However, my favorite way to use it is in my coffee.
You can grab your Perfect Keto MCT Oil Powder here.
In addition to this Perfect Keto Boosted Coffee with MCT Oil Powder, check out some of my other favorite keto coffee recipes:
- Dairy Free Boosted Keto Coffee
- Pumpkin Spice Boosted Keto Coffee
- Low Carb Cold Brew Protein Shake Smoothie
- Keto Irish Cream
- Low Carb Whole30 Almond Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer
Perfect Keto Boosted Coffee with MCT Oil Powder
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dark roast coffee
- 1 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
- 1 scoop Perfect Keto MCT Powder
- 1 scoop Collagen Peptides
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp erythritol
- Splash heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or milk frother. Blend until smooth and creamy and ENJOY!!
Notes
0.2g net carbs per serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 21.1g
- Saturated Fat: 16.1g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Protein: 1.2g
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Katja says
I’d like to give the product a try, maybe for other uses than bpc though. Although I’ll try that once…
carla a scott says
I would use definitely in my coffee and tea, but I would also use it in salad dressings and sauces!! I am looking forward to trying it!
Carol G. says
I was just about to order some MCT oil from Amazon when I received your email about the MCT powder. I would agree that I don’t like the oil slick when the ingredients separate and this looks like a very interesting product. I would really like to try it.
Danai says
I would add the MCT to my protein shakes.
Debra Schramm says
I would use the powder in bullet proof coffee and shakes.
Becky B says
I’ve been looking at this for a while….. would love to try before I buy. Big fan of MCT oil! I would use this in my tea or anything that I use my MCT oil for. PLUS it would become a travel companion IF I like it!
Lisa says
I want to try this.
Jacqueline Reveile says
I’d use it in my BPC for sure! With it being in powder form, I’d say the uses are endless!
Beth says
Trying IF and would like to use this for breakfast.
Leslie Gooding says
I love my bpc in the mornings!
Christine says
Love my BPC. Can’t wait to try this out!
Tanya says
Wow, I would love to try this. My bpc is what keeps me going during the day.
LeeAnn McNutt says
I’ve tried liquid MCT oils and I love them but I would love to try this to see if I digest it differently. I’ve been eyeing this for quite some time. Would love to try it out!
Brandy B. says
I would love to try this in BP tea!
Sue Richards says
I will use it on everything!
Jess says
I have tried Quest MCT Oil Powder and enjoy but would love to try Perfect Keto’s version as their Ketone powders are YUM-AMAZING!!
Nell says
I agree, the MCT oil is somewhat gross after it separates. I am very interested in trying out this product. Plus, it helps that on their site, they have different flavored powders to help add to desserts!
Sherry R. says
This is a new product to me! I use the MCT Oil in my coffee and green (keto) smoothies each morning. Would love to try it!
Jo says
I haven’t seen this before. I use another MCT product in my coffee, but would love to try something new.
Cheryl says
I’d try mmaking BPC again. Maybe less greasy is the key to me enjoying it. Thanks for the chance ????
Linda Rogala says
Your recipe sounds delicious! I would use it to make that yummy coffee.
Casey Wetjen says
This looks amazing! Would love it for my coffee!
Heidi T says
I would love to try Perfect Keto MCT Powder Oil. I would add it to my coffee because I have been wanting to try bullet proof coffees but have always worried about the sludge. I would also try adding it to my protein shakes on the mornings I don’t make it to the coffee pot. This looks like a perfect match for me, and so easy to travel with. Thanks for introducing us to it. 🙂
Elizabeth says
I’ve never tried MCT oil or powder before, but I’ve heard so many great things in the keto community! I would love to try this in my morning bulletproof coffee. Yum!
Nancy H says
Depending on dissolve-ability in cold things, I’d add it (along with my collagen peptides) to my morning iced tea.
elizabeth says
I love MCT but it is, indeed, messy to deal with especially while traveling. Would love to try the powder!
Nancy Hill says
I love my BPC! I’d be curious to compare the MCT powder to both MCT oil and coconut oil, which I use currently.
Sandy Munn says
I would love to try this product in my morning BPC! I also have a keto hot chocolate recipe that I would like to try it in!
Julie D says
Would love to try this in my coffee!!
A. Heather McDonald Gaillot says
Definitely coffee. Thanks for all the great info!
Melissa says
Thank you for such great information!!! I want to try this in BP broth and BP tea.
Tawnya says
In my coffee then in my belly – yummmmm
Kerri says
I agree, the oil does leave that awful taste in mouth, cannot wait to try powder!
Lia says
I’m going to use the Perfect Keto MCT Oil Powder in my morning coffee. It’s not BPC but the added fat will be benificial for my keto lifestyle.
Karen Williams Mora says
It doesn’t seem possible to make oil into powder, maybe I’m missing something. I do think a powder would mix with my collagen and BPC better, so I’d be interested in giving it a shot. Thanks for keeping us up on all the latest Kyndra.
Denise says
I have been intered in this coffee, but never really know how to approach it. Thank you for the recipe and the giveaway and links. I am going to try it!
Amanda says
I would love to try this in my coffee!!
Catt Roa says
I would love to use the Perfect Keto MCT Powder for the BPC in the mornings. I think it would give a great boost to my day!
Julie says
Bulletproof coffee is great, but I find it too much of a fuss to make in the morning somedays. MCT powder would sure cut down on the mess. Might get me back into drinking bulletproof again. I have lost 25lbs since January. Always looking for ways to keep it up while living a face paced Mom life!
Stacy says
I would use this MCT Powder in shakes, avocado mousse, and lots of other recipes. I am an adventurous cook who has lost 73 lbs while eating Keto, so I want to give my body all the advantages it deserves!
Kat says
I’d love to try this in my coffee and protein drinks.
I’d also like experimenting using it in my cooking.
Francine Arble says
I would love to try the MCT Powder. I brew a large mug of BPC every morning and am notoriously slow at drinking it. I am constantly running it back to my microwave to break up the oil slick. That works for me, but would love to try the powder!
Tiffany says
I’m excited to try this for BPC and maybe to add to other things. Not being an oil should make it much easier.
Lisa says
I use MCT oil to make mayo because of its neutral flavor. Would love to try the powdered version for coffee and other things. Thanks for all your work.
sharron huss says
i would love to try this, love bpc
Juliee Fitze says
I would like to try it in my coffee and would be handy to bring with us camping,
Sally Evans says
I would be curious to try the powder over the oil,
CnAlford says
This stuff sounds like s dream come true!!
Charlene says
My stomach doesn’t tolerate BP coffee well but with this being powdered I wonder if I could tolerate that better. I would like to try it.
Sue says
It sounds interesting but I think winning it would be the only way I’d try it
Tonnia Williams says
This is something I am going to have to try. I love bulletproof coffee but not the film that I said there after a short bit of time.
Tonnia Williams says
This is something I am going to have to try.
Jes Marie Harmon says
I don’t drink coffee, but I’d def add this stuff to my daily smoothie!
Kelly Garcia says
I would love to try this in my morning bpc! ❤️
Heather says
I would use it in coffee and tea for sure. After that I would experiment with it in baked goods.
Michelle says
I would love to try this. Im stuck on a plateau.
Erica Sanders says
Have literally spent the past week looking into adding mct to my coffee. Thank you so much for sharing this info. Think I will go with the powdered.
Barb says
I don’t drink coffee any more, but I’d love to try it in my morning smoothie.
Tiffany Allen says
This sounds like a great alternative to liquid MCR oil! I’d love to give it a try!
Sarah Marlowe says
I love BPCs and it would be nice to have another resource to get more nutrients I need in my BPCs! Love your blog and all the ideas that you take the time to share!
Ginger says
Hopefully something like this will help me get back on track…struggling BADLY this last year and really need to get my act together.
Terri Welborn says
Would definitely like to try the MCT powder. I’m on the go a lot and being able to take it with me and fix at the office or such would be awesome.
Paula Fife says
I would definitely use it in my BPC.
Kim Brown says
This sounds like it is so much easier than using mct oil.
Marathon_gal says
i’m new to keto so for now i would just follow the recipe
Raegan Ouzts says
I have never tried a product like this before, but I would LOVE to! I’ve been afraid to invest in a product not knowing if I will like it or, more importantly, if it will actually work for me. If I won, it would be a great opportunity for me to try something new in the ever growing world of ketosis! I’m so excited!!
Lisa Thomas says
I’d use it for bullet proof coffee. I haven’t been able to tolerate the separation when using the oil, so I’d love to try the powder!
Lindsey @ livinglovingrunner says
I love bulletproof offee 🙂
Debbie Frick says
I’d like to use the product to make BPC The recipe sounds delicious
Robin says
I use MCT oil in my coffee every morning and have never heard of the powder. This will make things less messy and less oily. My bottle always drips. I will consider buying this when my big bottle is gone. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie says
I would use it in my morning coffee and everywhere I can sprinkle it on. I don’t drink bfc because of the oily film so I’m hoping this is better. Thanks for the chance ????
Melissa says
I would love to try this, traditional mct oil hurts my stomach and I’ve heard that the powder is tolerated better
wendy g says
Wow this looks like a nice product, I even feel interested in the other flavors I saw on their site.. especially the chocolate sea salt to add flavor to coffee or even warm coconut milk.. doesn’t THAT sound good too? 🙂
patricia says
I would use it in my coffee. I am actually wondering how they turn oil into powder though?
J.Park says
Cool! I definitely would like to see the difference with the powder vs. oil!
Ashley says
I’d love to use the MCT power in anything I possibly can. I had my gallbladder taken out and I find oils hard on my body.
Jon says
MCT Powder is perfect, I would use it my morning coffee or smoothie. Would also be great in a post workout shake
Kitty Dulgar says
I would use it in my morning hot shrinker and in smoothies!
Cheryl Clark says
I would use this in my coffee. I haven’t tried not tried mct yet.
Amanda W says
I would use it in my coffee!
Robyn Prem says
I would like to try the keto powder in my morning coffee.
Theresa says
I would so try this in my morning BPC. I don’t care for the oil slick either!
NJ Lim says
Had no idea MCT Powder existed to avoid the oil slick on the top of my daily BPC! Wow–I’m totally on board with giving the powder a whirl!
Deedra Greenway Nunez says
I love my BPC! Would love to try the powder for when we are traveling this summer!
Harrison says
Love this product
Teri says
Haven’t yet tried BPC, would use the MCT powder for it.
Melissa says
I would love to try this for BPC!!
Barbara says
I wold use it in my tea & green smoothies.
Carmel says
Definitely for BPC. !!!!
Wendi says
Thank you for this opportunity. I have never tried BPC but I really want to give it a shot! I have heard about this powder but never can find it in the store. (I live in a small northern Canada city)
and p.s. – I love your blog and facebook page, never tried a recipe I don’t like.
Amelia Bittel says
I used to make BPC at least a few days a week. I fell out of the routine of it mostly because it WASN’T enough to keep me satisfied until lunch. I found myself getting hungry within a couple of hours. It’s hard for me to justify the calories in BPC when I also have to eat to make my tummy happy.
BB says
This would be great to add to smoothies as well as coffee! I hate the oil slick that MCT oil leaves.
Stephanie Fischer says
I’ve been using MCT oil for my bulletproof coffee for a couple months now … When I read your newsletter about the powder I was over-the-moon excited! I would LOVE to get to try it!
Denise says
I love this stuff! I’m almost out too so it would be perfect if I won@ ????????????
Gina Soto says
I’ve been enjoying my BPC with either MCT oil or regular unrefined coconut oil, MCT oil would be much more portable!
Jessica says
Would love to try this!
Aimee says
Travel for work, early mornings for work to get out the door and esrrly morning with kids would be streamlined even further with powdered MCT for my rocket fuel lattes!
Elena A says
This is perfect for when I’m traveling and don’t have access to a blender.
Huong says
Will add to daily bullet proof coffee.
Courtney says
I would love to give this a go. I use MCT oil in my BPC but its terribly rough on my stomach even in small doses.
Adrienne Lutz says
Being a full-time teacher that goes until JUNE 23 (KILL ME!), I would love to try this to help keep my energy up. The chocolate sea salt looks divine!
Sharon says
Has anyone ever tried using MCT oil when making mayonnaise?