So you’re giving the keto diet a go. Trying something new will always involve a sharp learning curve, especially if it affects food choices you might have been making for decades already. The good news is that you don’t have to give up your love for coffee when following this diet, as long as you make some tiny adjustments to help every cuppa to promote the keto eating philosophy. The diet banks on high-fat, good protein, low carb foods, encouraging the body to burn fat rather than carbohydrates as would have been the case in more traditional circumstances. Let’s dig into keto coffee a little more, touching on the benefits, as well as how to go about making it too.
What is Keto Coffee?
In short, keto coffee is regular coffee with added fat. If this scares you, don’t let the stigma around fatty foods dissuade you from trying it. Boosting the fat content of coffee doesn’t involve actively pouring fat into the cup. It includes introducing coconut oil, butter or a similar variant into every cup, with the intention of boosting the fat content in a more precise and measurable way. Ghee, heavy cream or taste-neutral oils can also be considered, so you don’t feel like you’re losing the flavours you’ve come to love with every brew over the years.
The Benefits of Keto Coffee
Keto coffee primarily benefits the body in the same way the rest of the diet does. A higher fat food intake encourages the body to reach ketosis faster. Ketosis is a metabolic state where the body burns fat for energy, making it easier to shed a few extra pounds without having to break your back and doing excessive exercise. The result is feeling healthier, boosting your self esteem at the same time, and giving your body less work to do in order to maintain a well balanced lifestyle. Plus, you don’t have to give up caffeine in order to get there.
How to Make Keto Coffee
Making keto coffee doesn’t require you to brew your favourite roasted coffee in a strange or complicated way. Do what you usually do every morning, and then simply decide on the right type of fat (one of those mentioned earlier) to add the texture and flavour that is still enjoyable to you. It’s going to take a bit of trial and error, so brace yourself and don’t stress too much about a few cups that don’t tickle your fancy as much. Adding the fat to the brew requires blending, rather than simply adding it directly to each cup. Pulse a couple of times until it is foaming slightly, and take care when handling the final product as it will still be boiling hot after it is blended.
The Best Coffee Machines to Choose From
The Aquaspresso team is proud to offer a wide range of coffee machines that allow you to try different drink types before selecting your favourite keto coffee. By renting or buying a machine in our range, you’ll be able to try multiple different hot drink types at the push of a button, each of which can be easily transported to a blender to make them keto friendly. By trying one of these, you’ll be making keto cappuccinos, lattes and more in no time at all.
