Ever wonder how Carole Baskin takes her coffee? We did too! So we asked.
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Rad Cat Coffee Co. recently teamed up with Carole Baskin on the Roaring Roast. 50% of profits from bags of Roaring Roast Coffee are donated to Big Cat Rescue to continue their tireless work and support of The Big Cat Public Safety Act which prohibits the private ownership of big cats and makes it illegal for exhibitors to allow direct contact with cubs.
The queen of saving big cats herself said she drinks her coffee bulletproof style. That makes a lot of sense considering Carole Baskin has to be incredibly strong to stand up to the bullies who make profit off of the poor treatment of big cats. This recipe is in honor of Carole Baskin and the work she does for big cats!
*Bulletproof Coffee is now a brand owned by the creator of the Bulletproof coffee recipe. This blog is in no way affiliated with the Bulletproof brand.
Alright all you cool cats and kittens - you ready for another delicious recipe?!
Bulletproof coffee, also known as butter coffee or keto coffee, was introduced to the health community in 2011. There are many variations of bulletproof coffee but it typically consists of brewed coffee, unsalted grass -fed butter, MCT oil or coconut oil blended really well in a blender. Cinnamon, heavy cream and other ingredients can be added based on personal preference.
American entrepreneur Dave Asprey came up with the concept of bulletproof coffee in 2011 as a quick breakfast substitute after he spent some time traveling in Tibet tasting yak-butter tea drinks. He came back and experimented with butter in drinks and the concept of bulletproof coffee was born.
The drink is full of healthy fats and calories making it great for mornings when you don’t have time to sit down and eat breakfast. This makes even more sense that Carole Baskin would need something on the go. Changing the big cat industry must be very time consuming. Many meows to her for her work!
Some people have said that bulletproof coffee helps with focus. Some reported feeling energized and full after drinking it. It has also been said to help curb appetite.
To kick off this recipe you need the most important ingredient - coffee! Using the Rad Cat Coffee Co. Roaring Roast Coffee will not only make your taste buds happy but 50% of the profits will be donated to Big Cat Rescue, the non-profit animal sanctuary that Carole Baskin is the CEO of - so you will also feel good knowing that your money is going to help big cats!
You can brew your coffee however you would like. A french press is my personal favorite so that is what I used.
French Press
First, open your bag of Roaring Roast Coffee and take a whiff of those delicious grounds. Even if you aren’t a morning person, that smell will put a smile on your face. :)
Use coarsely ground Roaring Roast Coffee or grind the coffee yourself coarsely but as evenly as possible. A typical sized french press makes four cups of coffee. So for mine I used four cups of water and 1/2 a cup coffee beans. Add a little extra coffee for a bolder flavor.
Once your coffee is ground, add it to the bottom of the french press. Next, bring your water to a boil. I use a kettle but a pot on a stove will work. Once it boils, turn off the kettle (or remove the pot from the burner) and let it rest for one minute. This will stop you from scorching your coffee. Then, add the water to your french press. Stir the coffee and the water really well. Make sure there are no air pockets in the bottom. Put the top on and let the coffee steep for four minutes.
Blend the Ingredients
Next, get your blender ready. Put two cups of brewed, hot coffee in the bottom of the blender. I personally use a strainer with my french press but it isn’t 100% necessary.
Add two tablespoons of grass-fed unsalted butter or ghee.
Add up to two tablespoons of unrefined coconut oil or MCT Oil. Some people start with a teaspoon and work their way up. I went all in and did two tablespoons.
MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides. MCT is a type of fat that comes from coconut oil. MCT is known for making the coffee super energizing. I would have used it in my own recipe but I couldn’t find any at a store near me but coconut oil was really easy to find.
Blend it all up and pour into your coffee mug. It is much creamier and richer than I imagined. I thought the drink would need milk but it really didn’t. It tastes like a rich, foamy latte.
Recipe - Bulletproof Coffee
Time to prepare: 8 minutes
Serving size: One large bulletproof coffee
Ingredients
-Roaring Roast Coffee from Rad Cat Coffee Co.
-2 tablespoons of unsalted grass-fed organic butter or ghee
-1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons of unrefined coconut oil (or MCT oil)
Materials
-A Blender
-A Coffee Maker (I used a french press)
Directions
1. Brew some delicious Roaring Roast Coffee.
2. Pour 2 cups of hot, Roaring Roast Coffee in the bottom of your blender.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of grass-fed unsalted butter to the blender.
4. Add 1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons of unrefined coconut oil or MCT oil to the blender.
5. Blend it up.
6. Pour it into your mug and drink it up! :)
Stay tuned here at Rad Cat Coffee for more Cat-tastic coffee recipes and remember, Rad Cat Coffee Co. donates 20% of profits from every sale to feline initiatives! You can feel good about the impact you're making by simply sipping your coffee! Come check out our pawlicious coffee blends that are fresh roasted to order and shipped right to your door! SHOP COFFEE.
Words and photos by Jenn Terrell