Bullet Proof Coffee Flavor Variations

If you live a low carb or Paleo lifestyle there is a good chance you have heard of bullet proof coffee already

If you haven't, I'll give you the basics:

It's coffee blended with grass fed butter and MTC oil.....but I use coconut oil because I'm cheap

While this sounds completely nuts to the average American (simply because we have this false idea of eating low fat as being healthy drilled into our heads) a low carb or Paleo lifestyle promotes high quality healthy fats as vital part of your diet

I had been eating low carb for about a year and a half  when I knew I needed to up my fat intake....this was the perfect way to do it

Go to  The Bullet Proof Executive website to read more details from the master himself

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Just a forewarning though....the first couple days you may be a hot mess.  At least I was.  It gives you CRAZY energy thus the "bullet proof" name.....but those first couple days I was far from it

I think it may have been magnified by the fact that if I go any extended length of time without drinking caffeine and have it again it's as if I'm having it for the first time ever and my body has a really shaky, cracked out, tweaker reaction.  Prior to drinking bullet proof coffee I was never an every morning coffee drinking kinda gal at all....and I had recently cut sodas out so I hadn't had caffeine in quite some time

Also, I have a fairly labor intensive job with alot of repetitive motion and walking in circles (I cook) so if I am even the slightest bit nauseated the motion only makes it worse

Moral of this story is if you think you might be prone to a bad reaction the first few days, I highly suggest trying it out on a more low key day....maybe even your day off from work.  That way you can veg out if needed.  I was practically holding back heaves at work in a hot and humid kitchen......not fun at all

But after I got over the ick of the first 2 days I felt AMAZING!  And I'm not kidding.  I had such a boost of energy and it keeps me full and satisfied until my lunch break.....and I'm incorporating healthy fats into my diet that would up my metabolism for the whole day.....winning!  Now I can't start my morning without it.  

Here are 2 flavors I do to switch it up.....but coffee is a blank canvas anway

First up is cinnamon 

Add in your desired amount of butter and coconut oil (I use 2 TB of each) and about 1 tsp. of cinnamon.   I also add in a splash of Mexican vanilla.  You can also add Stevia if you like more sweetness

Blend it up....I keep an immersion blender out on my counter

The butter and oil create a nice creamy foam on top....almost like a cappuccino


Mmmmmm

Next is chocolate....or I guess Mocha in the coffee world

 I put in a little less than a tablespoon....which does add 1 carb.  But I don't think that one carb is a big deal when you realize how delicious it makes it.  I also add vanilla to this and sometimes Stevia

Here's proof that coffee can be delicious without high sugar coffee creamers....and it be healthy for you too!

 






 

 

Peppermint Frappe

I love me some candy canes...peppermint is delish!  But after Christmas there always seems to be an abundance of them lying around from every ones stockings

I blame it on the fact that they take so long to eat...unlike maybe a mini Twix bar for example....which were completely devoured by somebody before Christmas night was even over. 

 Every.  Single.  One.

So while the Twix, Kit Kats, amd Reese's Christmas tree never seem to be an issue....I hate to see those canes go to waste

Fear not....I have a solution

For years now in my family it has been a tradition to make Peppermint Frappes for dessert Christmas night

This year was the first time in 6 years that I didn't get to host Christmas  

And if you were doing the math  (I know you're not cuz really....nobody cares) yes that means I have been hosting Christmas since I was 17

Again this damn "earning a living" crap is cramping my style...so since it was held at my sisters house this year the Frappes didn't happen

BUT I just made some last night for me and The Boy as I was gathering up all the leftover candy

Here's all you  need

Some Sprite "esque" soda, nilla cream cream, and your candy canes

Now this is a total Nonrecipe recipe

Do it all to your taste 

Just crush up your candies...either by whacking them in a ziplock bag or in the food processor

Then blend with your ice cream and some splashes of the soda to get it all going

Make it as minty as you like or however thick or thin you want

Some people like to suck it through a straw, I like it thick with a spoon

I haven't been able to find the top to my blender in over a year....but I keep holding out hope I'll find it.  So the blender sits in the cabinet and I used my immersion blender instead

Take a look at my mess

I want my top back!!!

Anyways....I like to hold back some of the crushed candies to spinkle on top.  I mix it through for a little added crunch

Go gather up your candy canes and get to blending!

Poor Girls Skinny Margarita

I'm a huge fan of Bethenny Frankel and her line of skinny cocktails.  My favorite has to be the original.....the Skinny Girl Margarita.  I like to buy a bottle when I'm showing up to someones house because its just easier to have it premixed for a crowd.  But for here at home, $10 a bottle can get expensive the way I slam it!  And have you seen the cost of limes these days? Holy balls! Making it from scratch is rarely on option with those prices.  So here is my poor girl version of this cocktail.

Please don't judge me for my tequila.  Haha I have 4 bottles of Cuervo left over from my wedding that need to go first before I can get some good stuff.  

The key to making this poor girl friendly is the key lime sparkling water.  This is Kroger brand but pretty much every grocery store sells their own brand of this.  This bottle cost me 98c which is awesome!    Mixed with a little triple sec you have yourself a delicious cocktail on the cheap!  And since it's cheap you can drink more....and more....and a little bit more.  =)