Coconut oil coffee? This metabolism-boosting drink fuels your body and boosts your immune system!
This may not surprise you, but I put coconut oil in my coffee? It’s delicious! But I don’t do it just for it’s yummy-ness. Coconut oil gives me Super-Mama Powers! For realz. Coconut oil gives me a boost in energy and helps me to fight all the super germs I come in contact with every day when taking care of my Coconut Babies. The end result is somewhat similar to bulletproof coffee – brew your coffee with your preferred method, select fats (ghee, MCT oil, or coconut oil), and blend.
3 REASONS TO ADD COCONUT OIL TO YOUR COFFEE
- Energy Boost: As I mentioned above, coconut oil gives you energy! How does this work? Well, coconut oil contains MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides). MCTs absorb quickly and are metabolized as fuel.
- Increase Metabolism: Medium Chain Triglycerides convert into fuel for immediate use by the body. When you eat MCTs (like in coconut oil), this results in potentially accelerated metabolic conversion! And since coffee offers metabolism-boosting properties, adding coconut oil in coffee makes sense!
- Immune Support: Coconut oil contains Lauric Acid (aka the super healthy fats found in human breast milk). Lauric acid is potent in antimicrobial properties.Â
I use to add a spoonful of coconut oil to my coffee and just stir it in. But throughout the morning, the oil would rise to the top, and I would end up sipping on pure coconut oil. Blah! So now I blend my coffee in my Vitamix or immersion blender. My coffee is creamy and delicious, and the oil gets all incorporated (no more oily lips).
I like to add other superfood goodies to boost my coffee, like collagen peptides (protein), and peppermint (affects the brain’s satiety center, which triggers a sensation of fullness after meals). But you can just coconut oil if that’s your jam.
If you’re looking for more coconut oil recipes? Give my Coconut Oil Fat Bombs, Coconut Oil Fudge, and Coconut Oil Popcorn. Love coffee? Try my whipped coffee recipe! It’s my favorite way to drink iced coffee!
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Coconut Oil Coffee Recipe
Coconut oil coffee? This metabolism-boosting drink fuels your body and boosts your immune system!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Coffee (preferably organic).
- 1–2 teaspoons of coconut oil
- Note: You can use coffee substitutes like Dandy Blend in the recipes instead.
- stevia (optional)
- collagen – great way to get extra protein in your diet (optional)
- vanilla (optional)
- peppermint (optional)
- Whatever mix-in you like!
Instructions
- Carefully pour your coffee into your blender cup.
- Add coconut oil and any other goodies you want (I usually add a tablespoon of gelatin and a teaspoon of raw honey).
- Place the lid on your blender then blend up your coffee. You’ll notice that the coconut oil and coffee will froth up, all fancy like! Way better than Starbucks, guys!
- Once blended, pour it into your cup and get your drink on.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 73
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 1g
i infuse my coconut oil with marijuana, for medical reasons, and i put it in my coffee and i just use a 10$ frother, and yes, it mixes the oil in real good if you do it right, and i don’t have oil floating on top, it’s all in how you do it, without an over priced blender, poor people just own a regular blender
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very nice recipe
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Hey,
Thank you for coconut-oil-coffee recipe, I really really like the way you explained it, Me and my family this coffee so i’m going to try this one in upcoming weekend where we set together once in a week so this will be amazing can you please tell me if i use persian saffron in it ? this will be perfect or not give me some suggestion
Thanks
Debra
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Check your blender instructions: some advise against using hot liquids. The base-seal could leak fluid onto the electrics, or the glass could crack.
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Damn…. This is good! I put in some brown sugar and baking cocoa.. delish!
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Should this be had alone on an empty stomach or can you have food along with this coffee blend? Thanks!
Old thread, but I experience this too. A sort of scratchy, itchy, stuck in the back of my throat kind of feeling. It’s only if I froth the oil in my coffee. If i drink it just floating at the top of the coffee, I don’t get the feeling. Still haven’t found an answer for it yet.
I froth my coffee with the coconut oil and it’s so yummy, i have fatty liver decease and was told to drink black good coffee because good coffee actually heals the damaged liver cells. Thank you for the coffee recipe.
I dislike coffee
LOL! Thats Funny!!!
I just started putting coconut oil in my coffee..but I just stir it in while its hot with some 2% milk..does that take any benefits away?? I use coconut oil for everything now and have for the past 5 years or more but Ive been using it topically like for diaper rash on my babies, dry skin, lip balm..etc..So now Im experimenting with consuming it and would happily take any advice you have on doing this…
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Recent research has shown that by emulsifying fats their absorption is improved. Hence the need for a blender or stick blender.
Thank you for that info. I did the same just adding it to my cup of coffee. I actually had decided to start taking coconut oil last night (my husband has been taking it for a while now). I tried just eating some (yuk) but then I thought I’d add some to my coffee. (Better) I’m new to coconut oil but I’m reading a lot about its benefits.
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Check out Primal Cure
Online or on Sky chl 670.
They are very informative.
Coconut oil (and unsalted butter) work, sort of, in coffee, but it is MMMUUUCCCHHHH nicer with coconut milk and heavy (double) cream – no comparison, and you still get all the good fats
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Do you put this in blender or just stir it
this takes away stomach woes in the early morning.
Now you can use coffee and coconut oil for your weight loss as it consider one of keto diet. Combination of coffee and coconut oil reduce post workout soreness but in case of nausea consult your doctor first then consume it.
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Mmm yes! It’s also very filling too. I’ve been finding a few recipes online using Coconut oil and it’s all very yummy! Thanks for sharing this Tiffany.
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Dear Coconut Mama,
Just wondering why gelatin in the coconut coffee. What are the benefits of the Gelatin.
Best
Jen
Here’s more info on gelatin: https://thecoconutmama.com/gelatin-health-benefits-and-uses/
Tried it, loved it! Thanks
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My boss mentioned this to me this morning..so I have decided this is how I will drink my coffee , being that I love coconut…and am looking forward to seeing the results…Thank You!!
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Is this a hot or cold coffee recipe? Also, why the gelatin – can i do without?
You can make this with hot or cold coffee. For cold coffee, melt the coconut oil before adding it to your coffee mixture. The gelatin is optional. Click on the gelatin link to read about the benefits of gelatin.
https://thecoconutmama.com/gelatin-health-benefits-and-uses/
Tnx so much for the coconut bread recipe, Just tried it out this night and it came out very yummylisitic. God bless you
Love coconut oil for everything ????????
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Something to keep in mind w/ the coconut oil coffee, you cannot pour your coffee into a styrofoam cup, or even a “hot/cold” cup w/ a plastic/polystyrene/plastic top, like you find @ all the major retailers & especially wholesale clubs like BJ’s & Costco. The Dixie hot/cold cups w/ the white tops are especially susceptible…the dark ones not so much. The coconut oil will dissolve any of these plastic containers. Verified well-known science, feel free to research. Virgin unrefined organic coconut oil is especially brutal on these plastic containers. Even raised the alarm to the Dixie/Georgia Pacific folks before I knew it was established fact & they asked me to send in a sample! No thanks, no cataloging of my DNA, thank you very much.
I really like your ideas and recipes. The sunscreen is great for my waterbaby.
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Hi, I’ve been an advocate on the benefits of coconut oil, is there a brand you recommend? I also have gotten into biohacking, do you recommend Dave asprey’s brand as far as coffee, octane and unsalted butter?
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Hi Tiffany. Right now I use Half and half in my coffee. I am interested in using coconut oil for its healthy benefits. I’m wondering if I could just add coconut oil to my coffee and not the half and half. Or, should I add both? I have a hand blender but I’m afraid I would spray hot coffee all over the place. Yikes.
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Is it good for weight loss?
Does it still work the same in decaffeinated coffee?
Yep!
I put it in my morning-tea as well😋
The coffee recipe is good!
Makes coffee tastier.
Hi Tiffany. I did drink my coffee with coconut oil for about 2-3 weeks but I had to give it up. My through feels very irritated when I had my coffee with the coconut oil. Wondering if anyone else sad same issues ?
Yes! This happens to me too and I was wondering if I was the only one. My throat feels sort of dry and scratchy when I add coconut oil to my coffee or tea. Which is the opposite of what you would expect. Does anyone know why this happens?
Hey there, I just add a scoop of coconut oil to my coffee, add a couple of shakes of cinnamon, and milk (I know, not so great, but almond or coconut milk could work, too) and stir!!! Yum!!! Oh, and I use organic cirgin c.o. 🙂
Do you have a favorite brand of rapadura ? I can’t find it at Trader Joe’s. Can’t wait to try the pie crust. Thanks for your hard work.
I love all your recipes! Thank you for kindly sharing them with me. Namaste, Marygrace
Are there any limits on if you can eat with this, or how long after you can eat, etc?
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Hi Tiffany! Should I be adding the refined or unrefined coconut oil to my coffee? Thanks
Unrefined is best, but both are good. 🙂
I have added jaggery for the sweetness. Is this OK? And what will be the benefits to add jaggery to this coffee.
Can I use liquid coconut oil in my coffee?
Here have you been all my LIFE. I am on he brutal dr oz rapid 10 and allowed one cop of coffee a day (and coconut oil) well I’ll be damned . This is delicious !!!! Not sweetner for me . Prrrrrrrrrrr
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what kind of gelatin do you use?
It was DELICIOUS! I was scared, but wow. Sold. Thanks.
It is rally very superb use of COCONUT OIL for preparing coffee. I think it is also tasty and good for health. I appreciate to this post which represents vast methods.Thanks.
Add Cardamom to this recipe you will be blown away!
Maybe even some Fresh Hash…
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I drink five cups of coffee a day and I just started using coconut oil in some of them — I love it. I’m glad I ran across your idea.
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first I have heard of fixing coffee using this recipe. I am definitely going to give it a try! Sound delicious!
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I have never digested coconut oil before but I am trying the new ketogenic diet and it suggests using coconut oil and also adding it to your coffee with butter. The recipe for the coconut oil/butter coffee sound delicious. I’ve never made it before and the recipe doesn’t make it very clear…it just says to put the ingredients in a blender…blend & enjoy. I am thinking they meant using fresh, hot black coffee to create this beverage. Is my thinking correct?
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Hi, I’m new with adding coconut oil to my diet.Do you use the organic refined or unrefined in your coffee?The coconut flavor is realy strong to me, but I do want the most benefit it offers.
Thanks
Oh my gosh! I used to drink coffee with butter and or coconut mixed in with a spoon and some sucanat but blending coffee with coconut oil, gelatin, a smidge of cocoa powder and sucanat. Whoa!! Creamy goodness. Even my man loved it. He said he’d drink it every day and he’s usually a coffee once in a while guy.
I love coffee and coconut, I read all the great things about coconut oil, and going on and on telling my husband. So surprise I just received my first very large jar of coconut oil ( he loves me).?
I love coffee and coconut, I read all the great things about coconut oil, and going on and on telling my husband he also knows my health is not good and getting worse. I have ARDS which gets me exhausted very quickly which kicks up my anxiety so I’m always on timeout ( says my daughter)! So surprise I just received my first very large jar of coconut oil ( he loves me). So your coffee recipe caught my eye and I’ll get back to you in a couple of months weeks , soon.?
Just wondering if you use a teaspoon, or a tablespoon – at the top of your post you say 1 Tbsp, but in your recipe it’s a teaspoon of coconut oil….thank you 🙂
It’s a teaspoon. 🙂
Thanks for pointing that out. I just fixed it.
Can I simply add the coconut oil to hot coffee? Will it mix OK by stirring?
Late reply, but, yes, I add coconut oil (plus, in my case, a pat of Irish butter and a pinch of sea salt) to my hot cup of coffee and stir. It works fine.
Just stirring it in really doesn’t give the same result. The nutritional profile is the same of course, but blending the coconut oil and coffee emulsified the oils and makes it creamy.
I make my own coconut oil add to my coffee is it good for my health
Hi Coconut Lover,
I’ve loved coconut oil from long ago. My dilemma is that I can’t take it because of the smell. I gag, occasionally vomit. I think I overdosed when I first found out about it. I really want to get back to consuming it. Do you have any ways to overcome the gag? I even try holding my nose! Lol!
Linda, have you tried refined coconut oil? it’s deodorized and doesn’t have the coconut-flavor, but still has MCT’s. I think the anti-oxidant properties are decreased, though.
I love this! Just tried it with fresh brewed organic coffee, coconut oil, gelatin, cinnamon in the blender! I did not add sweetener and it passed the sweet tooth husband test! He loved it too! Thank you for your lovely site!
I just made this and it is wonderful. I did not add cream because I wanted to save the warmth. I did not add sweetener because I wanted to see if it would pass my husbands sweet tooth test! He loves it! I added cinnamon, gelatin, and coconut oil to the organic coffee in the blender! Thank you for this healthy treat idea!
I did this for awhile but it kept me up late couldn’t go to sleep very good I only did it in the morning too but ill try it again
What if I just add coconut oil to coffee with cream and stevia without the blender and gelatin? Would it be just as healthy?
Can you get the same effect by putting the coconut oil in your regular coffee , no honey, sugar…etc, just black coffee with the oil and a bit of creamer??
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I would put my coconut oil in my cup with my Italian Sweet Cream then just pour the hot coffee in. It was delicious. But, when my heart doctor looked at my colestral numbers, everything was out of wac compared to what it was before so, he told me to lay off the coconut oil because it was high calorie as well as the type of oil it was and that I would probably loose weight and my counts should go back down. I have to wait another 3 months before I can get retested and my weight hasn’t been going up like it was before. I also use less creamer and sometimes just drink my coffee black. sorry but, that was my doctor’s advice
Just curious- why the blender?
To froth the coffee like a latte
I am not a coffee drinker but i drink alot of green tea, would this work in tea also?
Love all the great info on coconut oil, am definitely going to try it with coffee in the morning.
I add organic coconut milk to my coffee every morning, would this have similar benefits?
Just found your site by Googling “coconut oil in coffee”. I’m sitting here with a coconut/almond milk latte with coconut oil for the first time ever. It’s seriously delicious! I’m on a very strict errrr…..overwhelming Candida diet and coconut is a fantastic natural antifungal as well. Can’t wait to check out more of your site for ways to use coconut. Thanks so much for your help!
I read the article where you put gelatin in coffee. What is the benefit of doing that?
Hi because of this I went for the hunt but they where different types of coconut oil, which one have the most benefits? Virgin coconut oil, extra virgin coconut oil, or the regular
Hi Tifany, thank you very much for educating us. Does the coconut oil help Diabetic patients in any way? Thank you.
We use an immersion blender to do this. Less mess, fewer containers and clean up and perfect coffee!
I was wondering if these benefits work for men as well… Thanks.
I do this all the time. We call in it Bullet-proof coffee. Its so yummy and amazing for you! Will try adding extras in now thanks for sharing would not of thought of adding in peppermint! 🙂
Just wanted to mention that gelatin is made from a variety of animal by products mainly horses hooves. It’s the gummy quality in skittles, starburst, ect. I found out when I was a little girl and have made my best effort not not eat it since
Bullet-proof coffee, YES! Organic dark roast coffee, 1 TBSP coconut oil + 1 TBSP organic cream. I do it every day
what about high cholesterol? I love coconut oil in my eggs, my coffee and I cook with the refined for meats so theirs no flavor. I consume a lot. Should I be worried about high cholesterol? I told my friend about the coffee and she brought up the cholesterol concern. Thought I’d check.
Hi Tiffiany. I ran across your very informative blog when I googled “can I add coconut oil to coffee.” I just recently discovered the many health benefits to coconut oil after watching the show “Know the Cause.” Have you ever watched it? Thanks fo posting. God bless.
Hi, just wondering about the effect coconut oil has on your metabolism, i see that you have stated it boots your metabolism. I suffer from a fast metabolism already, would it be safe to try this still – due to the other health benefits i would like to give it a go. Thank You
Hey! I was wondering what else do you have along the coffee in the morning? Or is it the only thing you have for breakfast?
Love your site and all your Facebook posts. Gotta edit a bit for credibility, though. -30 millimeters of coconut oil is tricky.
Hi Tiffany, my name is Deborah (I’m from Italy) and I’m new to your website. Till now I use coconut oil for skin but with your advice I will try it in the kitchen. Sorry for my English but I’m learning now. Bye bye
New to coconut oil. Love reading about it. Need info on it.
Can you make ice coffee with that recipe
I have a question, please? I found Carrington Farms liquid coconut oil on my local store. Is this the same thing as fractionated CO? Could I use it as a carrier for EO’s?
does butter give you the same benefit as coconut oil? I use butter in my coffee! It’s delicious!
Love all the coconut oil ideas Thankyou
hi; just joined your group. have heard of butter to coffee on the Dr. Oz show,
going to try the coconut oil .
can’t wait for more info.
kath
Would it have the same benefits for men?
Thanks
Another addition: Adding grass fed unsalted butter with the coconut oil is awesome. Gives you even more power and it turns the whipped coffee to the color you get when you add cream. I also use my hand blender for whipping and do it in a 4 cup measuring cup which I can just stick into the dishwasher. I have been drinking this mix for a few years now and I agree whole heartedly about the energy you get and the most amazing thing for me is that I don’t get that 10:30 droop. In fact, even if lunch is late, I am not in a bad place. 🙂
I do flavor additions at times…. depending on my mood. Right now I am adding some of the Chai Tea that I keep in the fridge so I have Chai coffee. Yum! LOL
excellent site, I love the coconut
Just change 30 millimeters (measurement of length – a little more than an inch) to 30 milliliters or mL (measurement of volume – should be about what’s on that teaspoon), and I will try it.
Added honey to the coconut oil and coffee, really enjoyed it. When you shake hot coffee and coconut oil together, do it over the sink as it flows out.
Thanks!
I’ve tried it with organic, grass fed unsalted butter along with coconut oil. Really good. I swear, I wasn’t hungry for hours.
Can u tell me the brand of coconut oil which can be easily available in India?
Where do you buy the Gelatin Collagen Hydrosylate if you’re in Western Canada?
I buy mine from health food store here in M.B.
The Trim Healthy Mama brand.
Great idea’s! So, does the coconut oil clog your drain?
Do Coconut pills do the same thing as the solid oil
I use coconut oil in my hot tea every day. I haven’t lost weight…any suggestions? I also put a few tbsp. on my dog’s food twice a day. It has helped with her allergies. She had a hotspot on her back the other day and I rubbed some coconut oil on it and within a few hours it wasn’t red and itchy anymore. The next day it was gone!!
Hello again. Allow me to express my excitement and satisfaction of my first experiment with coffee with coconut oil.
As an old fashionable European I drink only double ristretto, double espresso and occasionally double macchiato. And I was very impressed of my two doses of double espresso this morning poured over tea spoon of coconut oil. Both done with different labels Extra Virgin Coconut Oil to see the difference. Thanks to you Tiffany, I found another way to increase my daily intake of coconut oil.
And also thank you very much for the above links to gelatine resources. It is a long time now I was thinking to include it in my daily intake too, and you remind me of this “procrastination”. Thanks for all tips and sharing your knowledge and skills.
Can i do this with iced coffee? I dont drink hot. Thanks
Yep! You may need to melt the coconut oil first before blending to make sure it doesn’t clump up in your coffee. 🙂
i also add my protein powder to this in the am. It makes as a delicious shake and doesn’t spike insulin like fruit would and doesn’t require sugar. Keeps me full and taste like dessert.
Which gelatin (not the brand) do you put in your coconut oil coffee –
Thanks!
The green canister. It’s Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate. 🙂
Interesting drink. I should give it a try. Thank you for sharing. Personally I’m a big fan of every coconut product and this is why I find your blog very good and useful. However, having a coffee benchmarked to Starbucks doesn’t show a good taste. Raise your standards 🙂
Why do you add gelatin? Does that have a benefit as well…
Hi Tanya! Gelatin has a lot of benefits. It’s great for bone and joint health, helps heal the the gut, strengthens hair and nails and is a good source of anti-inflammatory protein.
Good info about gelatin from Ray Peat: http://raypeat.com/articles/articles/gelatin.shtml
My blog post on gelatin and ways to incorporate it to your diet: https://thecoconutmama.com/2014/07/gelatin-health-benefits-and-uses/
Tiffany, you have done it again :). I have been looking for ways to get more gelatin. Tried your coffee recipe this morning and added the gelatin along with the coconut oil. Yummy!! Love your website! It has helped me tremendously!
So happy to hear that, Terri! 🙂
I have been adding coconut oil and gelatin to my coffee for a while but I just measure out both, put them in the bottom of my mug and then pour the hot coffee on top. The froth is nice, I’m sure, but I just keep my spoon in my cup and stir it a few times while drinking. I also do this with hot tea at least one more time throughout the day, if not two more times.
When I make my cup of coffee I just stir in coconut oil before drinking.. I don’t blend mine.. Should still get the same benefits right??
Hi Tracy! Yes, you’ll get the same benefits.
Thanks Tiffany … love your info and I am definitely going to try your coffee!
My husband and I enjoy coffee with a tablespoon of grass fed butter, tablespoon of coconut oil, and (real) maple syrup. Maple syrup pairs really well with coffee, you should try it instead of honey! A cup of coffee usually would hurt my husband’s stomach (the acidity) but we cold press dark roast coffee (both of which reduce the acid) and the added fats to help buffer it means the coffee doesn’t hurt his stomach anymore, and when it’s blended it is frothy deliciousness too! Try adding some cocoa powder and vanilla extract sometime too 🙂
Hi Tiffany,
Where you list coffee in your ingredients list, do you just mean coffee powder?
Thank you
Emily
Hi Emily! No, I mean brewed coffee (hot or cold brew). 🙂
hi, Tiffany:
which one of 3 gelatin you use from Great Lakes? Beef gelatin?
thanks
The Gelatin Collagen Hydrolysate (Green) is what I’m using in my coffee and in my smoothies. 🙂
Why do you add gelatin? Thanks!
Sounds great. How much coconut oil do you put into the blender?
I usually add 2 teaspoons. 🙂
Hey Tiffany! I am also passionate about coconut and love getting your emails on interesting ways to incorporate more coconut into my diet and beauty regime.
Question: I like my coffee with milk and coconut sugar. Do you think the milk will diminish any of the coconut oil properties or the way my body absorbs them? I noticed you don’t use milk in your recipe or put it in the list of optional add-ins. Any reason other than a preference for black coffee?
Thanks 🙂
Lori
Hi Lori!
No, you can add cream or milk or coconut milk. Whatever you like! 🙂
~ Tiffany
Ooooh! Coconut milk in my coffee sounds amazing! I will definitely try that one bc I never thought of it! Right now, I’m sipping my coconut coffee and it’s deeelicious! I don’t have a hand blender so I just put it in the regular blender on high for 10 seconds. It came out super frothy and tastes even better than it looks! Thanks again!
can you just put the coconut oil in your coffee? I don’t have a blender.
I’d like to know this too as I would bring in my coconut oil into work and spoon it in to coffee. Thanks
I used to blend and now I just spoon in to save time. The oil rises so it takes awhile to get used to it but my lips are actually softer from the exposure! Also I do use coconut milk and it is awesome!
I use grated orange rind along with the coconut oil in my coffee, gives it a fantastic flavour.
No it’s not the same as blending. If you just add it it just floats on top like an oil spill. Blending it makes it creamy and adds a nice froth on top. Tastes completely different.
I make it in a mason jar, put the lid on and shake it up. This blends it very well. Of course the jar gets hot, so it’s good to have a jar cozy or something 🙂
i just mix it in like Sugar and tastes wonderful to me..do it as you like!
Don’t dump the left over coconut oil after cooking etc, feed it to your pets.
That’s a great idea! I don’t have pets, but it’s a good tip for those who do!
I have 2 little Shi Tzus and they get a teaspoon of coconut oil every day. They love it!!
Thanks a heap for your book being available. Your site is simply superb – not over the top and waffling in detail – just right. Off to try the cofee and coconut oil right now.
I am going to try it! 🙂
Hi Tiffany, I love your entire site. You get to the point, the recipes are easy and your information is always pertinent. Keep up the fantastic work!
Karen ( fellow lover of all things coconut)
Thank you, Karen! 🙂