This indulgent Keto Superglow Latte is packed full of goodness and will help you burn fat. The smooth, creamy texture will get you buzzing in the morning and energised ready for the day. An easy, dairy free, paleo and low carb latte.

WHAT IS A KETO SUPERFOOD LATTE?

A Keto Superfood Latte is a variation of the very popular Bulletproof Coffee.  While the usual Bulletproof coffee includes butter and coconut oil or MCT oil, this recipe has replaced the butter with cocao butter.  It is also loaded with Collagen peptides and hulled hemp seeds.

WHAT DO I NEED?

1. COFFEE

Everyone likes to have their coffee different.  For me I like it strong, so I have 2 to 3 shots of good quality espresso in my latte.  Generally, you need about ¾ of a cup of coffee, so you will need to make it to suit your specific taste.

2. MCT OIL

MCT oil is extracted from coconut oil.  As the name suggests it contains medium chains of fats called triglycerides.  MCT’s are easily digested by the body and have many health benefits. 

MCT can easily be converted to ketones.  If your following a ketogenic diet, MCT oil can help you burn fat more effectively.

Other benefits include increased brain function, anti-microbial properties, riginbrain health and weight loss.

3. Cocao  BUTTER

Cocao Butter, along with cacao powder comes from the cacao bean.  Its plant origins make it dairy free and vegan.  This makes cacao butter much more easily digestible.

In addition, cacao butter is extremely high in healthy fats and antioxidants.  Antioxidants can help improve the immune system, promote heart health, and lower inflammation.

Cacao butter can be found online, at most health food stores and good pharmacies.  If you are having trouble sourcing it, you can use regular butter or nut butter. 

Often Cacao butter comes in large chunks and needs to be weighed for recipes.  However, many places now have cacao buttons.  The buttons can be easily measured with a spoon.

4. HULLED HEMP SEEDS

Although hemp seeds come from the Cannabis sativa plant, they do not cause mind altering effects.   While it is related to the marijuana plant, the seeds of this plant are extremely low in THC.

Australia has recently followed the rest of the world and legalised the oral ingestion of hemp products.  Prior to this time, Hemp products were only used topically.

Hemp seeds are considered by many people to be a superfood.  They have an amazing nutritional profile and numerous health benefits – so many, that I am continuously looking for new ways I can include them in my recipes! 

Benefits include:

• Rich in essential fatty acids (omega-6, and omega-3)
• Great source of protein making them ideal for vegans and vegetarians.  The seeds contain all the essential amino acids. This makes them a complete protein.
• Excellent source of vitamin E and minerals, such as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulphur, calcium, iron and zinc
• They are a source of arginine and gamma-linolenic acid, which have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease
• May reduce symptoms associated with PMS and menopause, thanks to its high levels of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)

Hulled hemp seeds can also be purchased online or at a reputable.  Make sure you purchase the hulled seeds (or hemp hearts) and not the whole hemp seeds.  The whole seeds will not break down as well in your blender and give the latte a bitter taste.

5. COLLAGEN PEPTIDES

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and a key building block for the skin.  It helps form the connective tissues in the skin, muscles, bones, joints and tendons. 

Collagen, together with elastin, help keep the skin supple and wrinkle free.  However, as we get older, our bodies struggle to produce enough collagen.   When this is combined with environmental exposure to the sun and pollutants, our skin loses its suppleness. 

Both collagen peptides and gelatin (another form of digestible collagen) have many benefits including:

• Decreased joint pain and inflammation
• Promotes gut health
• Strengthens the barrier of the digestive tract
• Supports glowing skin
• Reduces hunger
• Strengthens bones

Collagen is purchased in both tablet and powder form.  I prefer the powder form as it can be used in my Keto Superfood Lattes as well as extra protein for my smoothies.

It can be purchased online or at your local pharmacy.

HOW DO I MAKE A KETO SUPERFOOD LATTE?

To make the latte you need to combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender.  Blending it causes it to emulsify into the creamy latte texture. The hemp seeds and fats will separate if not blended.

I use a Ninja to blend my latte.  Make sure your blender is okay with hot liquids.  Some people have used a stick blender, but it does not seem to mix it up enough.

I like to sprinkle cinnamon on the top of my latte.  Cinnamon also helps control sugar cravings – a must on a keto diet?.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?

What if I don’t drink coffee?

You can adapt this recipe for tea or un-caffeinated beverages such as a hot chocolate.  Just brew up the tea or hot chocolate as the base, then add the rest of the ingredients and blend.

What if I cannot have collagen?

Collagen is an animal product, which does not make it suitable for the vegan diet.  Collagen can be omitted from the recipe and you will still get the health benefits from the other ingredients.

What can I substitute for MCT oil?

You can use coconut oil if you don’t have MCT oil?  Personally, I find the taste of coconut in my coffee to be very strange and like to blander taste of MCT oil.

Can I add a keto sweetener to my latte?

Yes you can add a keto sweetener of your choice to your Superfood Latte.  I add 2 – 3 drops of alcohol-free stevia to mine each day.  Sometimes I even add some sugar free caramel syrup to give it a more caramel latte flavour.  Natvia has a delicious topping I also pop on top of keto ice-cream – YUM!

I don’t follow a ketogenic diet.  Will this still benefit my health?

We all need some fats in our diet for optimum health.  Even if you are not following a ketogenic diet, you can still get the benefits from these ingredients.  You will just need to watch how much fat you consume for the rest of you day’s meals.

I am intermittent fasting.  Will this break my fast?

If you are intermittent fasting, I suggest you omit the protein-based ingredients from the recipe (hulled hemp seeds and collagen).  Including the fats in your latte should not break your fast. 

Nutrition Facts Serving size g Servings per container 1 Amount per serving Calories 317 Calories from Fat 243 % Daily Value* Total Fat 27g 42% Saturated Fat 20g 100% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 88mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 0g Protein 12g * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.