Bulletproof Coffee
What can you expect from starting your morning with Bulletproof Coffee?
For starters many people experience a remarkable sense of mental clarity, sharp focus, and sustained energy for hours without the usual mid-morning slump.
For me, this wasn't theory—it was my daily reality for a decade as a high-altitude cycling coach. I rode thousands of miles, many of them in the crisp early mornings, powered solely by Bulletproof Coffee.
The blend of high-quality coffee with healthy fats (grass-fed butter or ghee and MCT oil) delivers steady fuel: your brain and body get quick access to ketones—an efficient alternative energy source—rather than the spike-and-drop from carbs.
Research on MCTs shows they're rapidly converted to ketones, enhancing cognitive function and alertness when paired with caffeine's natural boost, which is why so many endurance athletes (including cyclists in studies) report better sustained performance and fat utilization during long efforts.
I was never one for eating in the morning, especially before a workout—I learned that the hard way!
One morning, before one of my first early running races, I thought a smoothie would fuel me. Oh boy, what a disaster: tummy ache, sluggish pace, and no win that day.
After that, I dove deep into how to best fuel for performance, and the simple answer hit home: hydrate well and eat nourishingly the night before. Lol—lesson learned.
From then on, Bulletproof Coffee became my go-to pre-workout ritual. It gave me that remarkable energy to power through fasting cardio or weights without depletion, gently teaching my body to burn fat instead of carbs all day long.
Bullet Proof Coffee Recipe
Step 1: Brew approximately 8 -12 oz of Bulletproof Coffee using your favorite method.
Step 2: In a high-powered blender, add brewed coffee and 1-2 tablespoons of grass-fed unsalted Kerry Gold butter or Bulletproof Ghee. Add 1 teaspoon of Bulletproof Brain Octane oil - Work your way up to 1-2 tablespoons to allow your digestive system to adjust to avoid loose stools.
Step 3: Add 1 serving of Shaklee's 100% Grass-Fed Whey Protein for added benefits. Click on the link to learn more.
Step 4: Blend until frothy and enjoy! Now you are ready to go live a charged life!
Ingredients For Additional Health Benefits
Grass-Fed Whey Protein - Shaklee's 100% grass-fed whey protein offers a complete spectrum of amino acids, 50% more leucine than traditional whey protein, the key branched-chain amino acid is proven to help preserve and build lean muscle!
When protein is added to morning bulletproof coffee your body will still be in a state of ketosis, just not 100%. (which means you’re still burning fat)
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This protein tastes delicious and dissolves completely in liquid. It aids in healthy tissue repair, which means good things for your gut, skin, hair, and joints! It also builds muscle tone and healthy skin.
Cacao: 1-2 Tbsp of organic Navitas or Viva Cacao - I love enjoying a delicious mocha and using this cacao does just that! It also adds performance-boosting polyphenols (anti-oxidants for cellular renewal) while you’re at it! High-quality chocolate is good for you and can lift your spirits and protect your skin from sun damage so add this chocolate guilt-free!
Organic Vanilla: 1 Tsp of pure organic vanilla - 100% ground Madagascar vanilla beans. That means higher performance and a richer taste.
Ceylon Sri-Lanka Cinnamon: Pure cinnamon can help regulate your blood sugar, improve blood cholesterol, and reduce insulin resistance, all while enhancing motivation, performance, and alertness.
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