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Offline Tasty

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Bulletproof coffee
« on: March 19, 2014, 12:56:22 pm »
I have come across this recently and gave it a go. 3 ingredients and apparently it's good for you.

Here is the recipe for a Thermomix from the Changing Habits website:

Bullet proof coffee - serves one

Ingredients
250ml freshly expressed black coffee
1 TBS ghee or unsalted butter
1 TBS changing habits coconut oil

Method
Place all ingredients into a pot and keep warm while using a bamix or latte whipper to froth the coconut oil and butter into the coffee.  Or if you have a thermomix place all ingredients into the TM bowl, for two minutes, speed 4, 70C, increase to speed 10 for last 10 seconds. 

I tried it and I don't mind the taste. The only thing lacking for me is sweetness as I like sugar in my coffee and I don't know if that would ruin the benefits.

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Here is some info:

http://www.weekendnotes.com/benefits-of-bulletproof-coffee/

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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2014, 09:41:57 pm »
a cousin of mine adds 1 teaspoon of butter in his short black
i don't need a recipe i'm italian

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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2014, 01:27:04 am »
a cousin of mine adds 1 teaspoon of butter in his short black

I guess its like concentrated cream!
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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2014, 05:05:02 am »
I cannot even imagine drinking this concoction. What would be the point of taking a perfectly good cup of coffee and adding butter and coconut oil?

You would be adding more than 25 gms of saturated fat to a cup of coffee that previously had no fat. Yikes!  That would be about half the recommended daily intake for women.

No thanks.

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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2014, 10:02:25 am »
It's all the "rage" with paleo fans! I'm with you Gert, I have a short black with warmed milk, no sugar. Can't imagine mixing in butter or oil.
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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2014, 11:13:17 am »
I'm a straight black with a dash of cold water girl. I am curious about the taste of it.

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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2014, 11:30:17 am »
I don't think I will be having this one, thanks. I love my Nespresso with skim milk all frothed up. No sugar.
I had my very first Affogato today. I have always steered clear of it as I knew I would like it. The icecream was homemade and it was delicious.
May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2014, 11:40:02 am »
Sounded a bit strange but then I read the article. There is also an option to use just coconut oil and that is SO good for you.

I had butter tea at a Tibetan restaurant once and it was incredibly delicious!

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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2014, 12:11:36 pm »
Ok I tried it! And I really like it. You wouldn't know there was any oil or fat in it, it just tastes deliciously rich. I didn't use equal butter and coconut oil, I put a bit extra coconut oil and a bit less butter. Apparently it gives you a huge energy boost, which I really need today!

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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2014, 09:34:54 pm »
I don't think I will be having this one, thanks. I love my Nespresso with skim milk all frothed up. No sugar.
I had my very first Affogato today. I have always steered clear of it as I knew I would like it. The icecream was homemade and it was delicious.

How did you eat your affogato cookie? I do like one occasionally and I never know whether t pour the liquor over the ice cream or in the coffee or just drink it . Sometimes  I just pour some over the ice cream with a bit of the espresso as well.  If there is a cookie as well I may crumble over the ice cream add the liquor  and spoon some coffee on top! And which liquor did you choose? I like to choose a different one each time . Amaretto is nice as well as Grand Marnier but I guess the usual would be a coffee flavoured  liquor. Sambuca is also a favourite.

Gert
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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2014, 12:43:09 am »
The Affogato was delivered to the table with the icecream scoop in the coffee. I think it may have had some cream in the coffee too. I don't think it had liquor in it or I would have tasted it. The friends we were with frequent this restaurant a lot and they do not drink at all, so perhaps the restaurant knew this and we didnt get any !!  :'( :'(. I enjoyed it anyway.
May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2014, 07:03:07 am »
This is what an affogato looks like when served properly.






Sounds like yours was a Clayton Affogato! LOL!

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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2014, 07:06:36 am »
Nice with frangelico too
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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2014, 07:07:45 am »
Oh yes Bedlam
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Re: Bulletproof coffee
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2014, 08:13:24 am »
Shame I don't drink coffee. I'll just have to have the liquor and icecream lol.
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