Keto Diet and Instant Coffee
Whether you follow the Keto diet or not, we are sure you have heard of it by now. From celebrities to your co-workers -- the Keto craziness is all around us.
While there are “Keto Coffees” out there, our quality instant coffee is pure Arabica instant coffee without any additives. We created this post for you in case you would like to incorporate some instant coffee magic into your diet, or just learn more what everyone is talking about.
What is the Keto Diet?
The Ketogenic diet or Keto diet for short is a low-carb, high-fat diet. Over the past few years it has become one of the most talked-about diets around.
This diet shares some similarities with other diets, such as the Atkins diet and other low-carb diets. While participating in this diet, people reduce their carbs intake and drastically increase the consumption of foods full with fats. The goal is to reach a metabolic state called ketosis.
What is Ketosis?
Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body relies mainly on fat, rather than carbohydrates, for fuel. It happens when there is only a limited amount of glucose (sugar that comes from carbs) available.
Keto and Coffee
The keto diet is now more than a trend. You can find it on social media, TV, blogs, and probably even heard of someone that is participating in the diet.
Because the keto diet is so strict about carbs, people who follow it tend to rethink everything from snacks to meal replacements, and even what goes into their coffee. If you choose to try out the keto diet, you can keep instant coffee in your routine and build your cup around it. That way, you can continue drinking your beloved coffee.
Why Instant Coffee While on Keto Diet?
Being on a diet is all about balancing your life and sticking up to the diet’s guidelines. Instant coffee can help you when you’re in a rush and don’t have time to brew your favorite cup of joe or stop on the way to the office for coffee. If you are planning to travel and still want your usual add-ins in your coffee, instant coffee is a good base for your Butter Coffee.
What is a Butter Coffee?
Butter coffee is a coffee mix consisting of coffee, unsalted grass-fed butter, and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) coconut oil. Fans of the keto diet often drink it in place of breakfast. MCTs are fatty acids that are found naturally in coconut and palm oils. Because it is made with butter and oil, Butter Coffee is a rich, heavy drink, which is why many people have it instead of a meal rather than alongside one.
How to Choose Instant Coffee for Your Keto Diet?
Because you will be mixing butter and MCT oil into the instant coffee, you want a pure instant coffee. Check out the ingredients and make sure the instant coffee you buy doesn’t contain any sugars (obviously), oils or milk powder. Waka Coffee packets are filled with pure delicious instant coffee without any additives - perfect for your Butter Coffee shake.
Why Do People Drink Butter Coffee?
It fits a high-fat routine
While on Keto diet, Ketones (molecules the liver produces from fatty acids) become the body’s main fuel when glucose is not available, so keto followers look for drinks that are high in fat and low in carbs. Butter Coffee is one of the most popular. Some fans say they feel more alert after a cup, though that is most likely just the caffeine in the coffee.
You keep your daily coffee intake
Coffee is one of the most loved and commonly consumed drinks in the world, and giving it up is often the hardest part of any new diet. Butter Coffee lets keto followers keep their daily cup.
Mixing a quality instant coffee into a Butter Coffee shake ensures you still get a great coffee taste.
How to Make Butter Coffee Using Instant Coffee?
This creamy and tasty recipe is great if you follow the diet or not. It is very fast to make using instant coffee.
- Boil water in a kettle for one mug (8-10 FL oz).
- Pour out coffee from a Waka Coffee instant coffee packet into the mug (0.1oz of coffee) and add the boiling water.
- Stir for a few seconds until fully dissolved.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons grass-fed butter, 1 tablespoon MCT oil and use a frother to mix all ingredients with the coffee (alternatively, you can mix all together in a blender) until smooth.
- Serve hot (but drinkable) and enjoy!
Gluten-Free & Keto Chocolate Instant Coffee Donuts
You can also bake delicious keto-style donuts with instant coffee! Check out this YouTube video.
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This article is for general information only and isn't medical or nutritional advice. If you have questions about caffeine, your diet or a health condition, talk to your doctor.
