How To Make BulletProof Coffee With Keurig K-Cups (It’s Easy!)

Bulletproof coffee will kickstart your metabolism, and get your keto engine burning with a delicious combination of caffeine and good fats.

It’s designed to be compatible with the keto diet, Atkins, and several other low-carb diets, as it contains absolutely no carbohydrates!

Unfortunately, the most time-consuming part of making some bulletproof coffee is brewing the coffee itself, that’s why in this article, we’re going to share how to nail the bulletproof coffee using your home Keurig machine.

What is Bulletproof Coffee?

TLDR: Brew a strong cup of coffee, and then chuck it in the blender with some butter, coconut oil, or MCT oil. Blitz and enjoy!

While this concept may seem odd to those who haven’t tried it, this is an ideal recipe for those trying to stay in ketosis, and also get some easy calories in. The combination of caffeine and ketosis is purported to rapidly accelerate the fat-loss process.

Making Bulletproof coffee with Keurig K-Cups takes all the hassle out of your coffee prep – leaving you stimulated and satiated in no time at all!

Why Drink Bulletproof Coffee?

Reason #1 – Taste!

It tastes delicious.

We know it sounds a little weird, but once you get on it you won’t look back.

The coffee is creamy and low in carbohydrates. What’s more, the fats are the healthy kind – abundant in medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) in the form of MCT oil.

Reason #2 – Ketones!

MCT oil boosts ketone production when you’re in ketosis so you’re basically making your energy system more efficient.

The science behind MCT oil’s molecular structure says that it is four times more effective than plain coconut oil in raising ketone levels, giving you sustained energy that is not usually present in weight loss. As someone who has used the Keto plan in the past, lack of energy was one of my concerns

Reason #3 – Caffeine!

Caffeine. Caffeine raises your metabolism, meaning you’ll burn calories while standing still.

It also gives you mental sharpness and clarity. Combine this with the fact that on ketosis your brain operates more efficiently (your brain runs on ketones normally anyway) and we’re onto a winner.

Can You Make Bulletproof Coffee with Keurig K-Cups?

Absolutely! Bulletproof coffee is typically made from ‘brewed’ coffee such as that made with a plunger or drip machine – just like what Keurig provides!

We can use Keurig capsules here, but just need to watch out for a couple of things: we need to make a strong-tasting coffee, with plenty of caffeine but we don’t want too much volume, so make sure to use the smaller 6oz or 8oz setting on your machine.

The perks of doing this with Keurig however, is that the coffee is always delicious, and takes literally seconds to make – with no mess or cleanup!

What Model of Keurig Coffee Machine Are You Using?

Most Keurig machines are designed with two brewing options – to make an 8oz (250ml) or 10oz (295ml) cup of drip coffee. Other machines, such as the K-Cafe, K-Latte, Rivo, and others have additional brewing options which let you extract more or less coffee.

Let’s take a quick look at these:

• If using a Keurig K-Cafe or K-Latte, draw the coffee, then remove the pod and press the lungo button twice to get an extra 220ml of hot water out of your coffee machine – 250ml total.
  
• If using a Kurig K-SMART you get a lot more control of your brewing options. Now, it depends how strong you like your coffee, but we’d reccomend you go with the 6oz brew option
  
• If using a Keurig Rivo, then nice! You’re making real expresso coffee. You’ll want to add some hot water to bulk up the 40ml of espresso coffee to around 200ml when adding it into the blender.
  
• If using a Keurig K-Classic or all other machines, stick with the 8oz pour option to ensure you get a nice strong cup of coffee.
  

What are the best pods to use for Bulletproof coffee?

Option 1 – Original Keurig Pods:

IMPORTANT: We’ve discovered that the amount of caffeine in a K-Cup varies massively between flavors. We need a high-caffeine coffee to get the optimal health benefits from our bulletproof brew.

We researched into what K-Cups contain the most caffeine, and recommend t following two brands, Deathwish coffee, and Maud’s.

Brand	Flavor	Caffeine (mg per cup)
Death Wish: High Caffeine	A rich, smooth flavor with notes of cherry and chocolate.	420mg
Maud’s: Double Caffeine: Dark Roast Coffee	A rich, smoky flavor.	200mg

1. Death Wish High Caffeine:

If sipping on intensely bold and highly-caffeinated java is your death wish, then this blend will be to your liking. Each pod has about 420mg of caffeine, so expect to consume more than enough to drive you off the ceiling.

Warning: 420mg is a lot of caffeine! If you have a high caffeine tolerance, this will be fine but for those who are caffeine sensitive, you may want to avoid consuming your entire day’s caffeine intake in one potent cup.

2. Maud’s Double Caffeine Dark Roast Coffee

Maud’s is known for delivering the best coffee in the market, and they don’t disappoint when it comes to this blend. This dark roast has a smooth, rich smoky flavor, with over 200mg of caffeine per cup. The coffee is made from 100% Arabica beans and has low acidity.

This is a good medium caffeine option if your find the 420mg of Deathwish’s coffee a little too much (I know I do!..)

Even better, they’re currently offering 15% off all coffee with the link below.

Option 2 – Bulletproof’s own Keurig compatible capsules!

Yes! If you’re already getting some ingredients from Bulletproof.com, then why not try a coffee designed for this very recipe? As a bonus, these compostable espresso pods are made from renewable plant-sourced bioplastics. The Original features distinct notes of cinnamon, plum, and orange with a cocoa hazelnut finish. They are also cheaper than the brand name Nespresso pods. Win-win!

We bought our Ghee and MCT Oil from Bulletproof.com (which we’ll be using in the recipes later on) and gave their coffee pods a try while we were there. We were pleasantly surprised by the taste, price, and love that they are compostable capsules!

Option 3 – Bulletproofs Keto Capsules!

OK, so we got kinda confused looking at the Bulletproof website but ended up buying these instead of the ‘original’ coffee capsules by mistake.

Now these actually have the MCT oil already included in (in powedered form) in the pods so you dont have to do any wizzardry with your blendy later on – easy!

So, to sum things up:

Results – Our top coffee pod choices in 2024 :

Capsule	Our Reasoning
Death Wish High Caffeine:	Big flavor and over twice the caffeine of the Keruig K-Cup. This is great value for money and the most potent coffee pod on the market.
Maud’s Double Caffeine Dark Roast Coffee	More caffeine than the standard K-cup and more taste. Maud’s is one of America’s most popular coffee brands.
Bulletproof’s Original K-Cup	Coffee designed by the folks who invented Bulletproof coffee. A little more pricey, but you know it’s gonna work
Bulletproof’s Keto Cup	The team at Bulletproof have combined MCT oil powder directly into the K-cup. No hassle. No blender. Just Bulletproof coffee in 60seconds.

Recipe 1: The Authentic Bulletproof Coffee Recipe:

Wondering how to make Bulletproof coffee with Keurig, using MTC oil and butter?

Here is the authentic recipe for you to use at home, modified to use your Keurig machine.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of hot coffee. As above, we recommend making around 250ml of total coffee, and using a strong high-caffeine capsule.
• 1-2 teaspoons of Brain Octane C8 MCT oil. *
• 1-2 tablespoons of grass-fed, unsalted butter (or you can use grass-fed Ghee instead).

*If you are new to MTC oil, start with 1 teaspoon and work up.

Method

• Brew 1 cup of your favorite Nespresso coffee
• Add coffee, Brain Octane C8 MCT oil, and butter or ghee to the blender.
• Blend for 30 seconds. Serve.

This makes one cup of coffee.. simply double all the ingredients to make enough for two.

Making your Bulletproof coffee by this method will allow you greater volume and more coffee using your Keurig coffee pods for extra flavor. You can experiment with the intensity of the taste by using more coffee pods. Making your morning coffee like this allows you to enjoy extra cups while losing weight on your keto diet plan. There are several different coffee pods that you can use depending on your preference in flavor.

Recipe 2: Using Bulletproof’s Instant Crema Powder

Find the recipe above a little daunting?

Or perhaps there isn’t enough time to get the blender out every morning?

Well, the guys over at Bulletproof coffee have you sorted with their Creamer product.

Make your favorite cup of Keurig coffee, and simply stir in the instant mix Keto Creamer. This pack has all the right fats and MTC Oil added in powder form. Once rehydrated when stirred into your coffee you’re good to go!

Same taste, same nutrition, in a matter of seconds!

This recipe uses pre-mix crema and is a slightly different way of making your coffee.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of hot coffee. As above, we recommend making around 250ml of total coffee and using a high-caffeine capsule.
• 1 sachet Instant Mix Keto Creamer – you won’t need the blender for this easy mix.

Method

1. Brew 1 cup of your favorite Keurig coffee.
   
2. Add 1 sachet of instant creamer. Stir vigorously or use a whisk until the creamer is fully dissolved.

Making coffee like this saves time when you are rushing off to work, and you can even add a Collagen Protein powder if you want to up the protein content!

Making Your Bullet Proof Coffee with Keurig

Making your Bulletproof coffee with Keurig coffee makes sense, as coffee is full of antioxidants, and the right coffee as a base gives you the lift you require. The reason for the grass-fed butter is, it makes the coffee more creamy and gives you the high-quality fat content that you will need on the Keto diet to kick start your weight loss program. If you enjoy a latte, make a latte instead.

The Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil is the best of all oils because it is totally pure, and when you are trying to reach ketosis, this will help. Don’t worry about the taste as it is flavorless and odorless. The MCT oil has been shown to double your available ketone energy regardless of the diet you are following.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Making Bulletproof coffee with Keurig K-Cups makes sense.

You can combine the best coffee flavors and scientifically proven additives to make a quick, easy, and tasty breakfast blend.

Of course, when making changes to your diet it’s safest to do so slowly. Your body will take time to adapt, and you won’t see any changes for about one week. Gradually build up the MCT oil to 2 teaspoons, and if you find you need to eat something at breakfast time, keep it light. After a week the weight will start to gradually fall away.