Bulletproof coffee with hemp oil: coffee with power
Bulletproof coffee with hemp seed oil instead of ghee butter. Proportions, safe blending of hot coffee, and fat profile according to Callaway and USDA.
Bulletproof coffee is traditionally made with ghee butter and MCT oil. Replacing ghee with hemp seed oil changes not only the taste but primarily the fat profile in the cup: ghee consists mostly of saturated fats, while hemp oil is over four-fifths polyunsaturated. The effect in the glass is similar, meaning a creamy, frothy coffee without sugar and milk, just enhanced with acids that are typically lacking in the diet. Below you will find a recipe in five steps, guidelines for safely blending hot liquids, a comparison of both fats in numbers, and variants that actually add something. There is also a point that most recipes overlook: on which days it is not worth drinking this coffee instead of breakfast and what is missing in it then.
KEY INFORMATION
• Hemp seed oil contains over 80 percent polyunsaturated fatty acids, and the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio usually ranges from 2:1 to 3:1 (Callaway, Euphytica, 2004).
• Ghee butter contains 60 g of saturated fats and 4 g of polyunsaturated fats per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central, record 171314).
• Add the oil after brewing the coffee, never to boiling water.
• This coffee does not provide protein or carbohydrates.
What changes when replacing ghee butter with hemp oil?
The type of fat, not its quantity. The classic recipe is based on the assumption that fat alone in the morning, without sugars, provides energy without a spike in glucose. However, ghee is almost exclusively saturated fats, which are not lacking in the Western diet. Hemp seed oil brings polyunsaturated fats in its place.
Callaway in the review in Euphytice (2004) states that hemp seed oil contains over 80 percent polyunsaturated fatty acids and is an exceptionally rich source of both essential fatty acids, linoleic and alpha-linolenic. Their mutual ratio, that is, omega-6 to omega-3, usually falls between 2:1 and 3:1 in this oil. The author himself calls this range optimal for human health, but that is his assessment, not a recommendation from an institution: no nutritional organization has declared a binding value for this ratio.
Why does the ratio matter here, explains Simopoulos (Nutrients, 2016): throughout evolution, the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in the human diet was about 1:1, and today it reaches 20:1 or more, as the intake of omega-6 fatty acids has increased while omega-3 has decreased. The author links this shifted balance to the rising prevalence of obesity and summarizes that for health, a balanced ratio of both families of acids matters. A teaspoon of hemp oil in coffee is about 5 ml, which is roughly 4.6 g of fat, of which over 3.5 g is polyunsaturated.
From our experience, the best version is a mixed one: a teaspoon of hemp oil plus a teaspoon of ghee butter. Pure hemp oil makes the coffee thinner, with a distinct greenish, nutty aftertaste that may not appeal to everyone in the morning. Ghee alone is creamy but bland. Together, they hold the foam longer than either one alone. This is a taste observation from our kitchen, not a measurement result.
How do the two fats differ in numbers?
Calorically almost nothing, composition almost everything. Each pure fat is about 900 kcal per 100 g, so a tablespoon of either brings roughly the same amount of energy to the cup. The difference lies in what fatty acids make up that energy, and with polyunsaturated fats, it is more than twentyfold.
| Na 100 g | Hemp Seed Oil | Ghee butter |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 100 g | 100 g |
| Kwasy wielonienasycone | ponad 80 g | 4 g |
| Kwasy nasycone | not provided in the cited source | 60 g |
| Energia | about 900 kcal | 900 kcal |
Data on ghee comes from rekordu 171314 w bazie USDA FoodData Central, the share of polyunsaturated fatty acids in hemp oil from Callaway's review. The database does not have a separate record for hemp seed oil among reference data, which is why the field for saturated fats was left blank instead of filled with an estimate. A tablespoon of oil is about 14 g of fat, which is roughly 125 kcal, and a teaspoon about 4.6 g and 40 kcal. The brew itself adds almost nothing to this: rekord 2710375 (Coffee, brewed) provides 1 kcal and 40 mg of caffeine per 100 g of black coffee, so a 250 ml cup contributes about 2 kcal and roughly 100 mg of caffeine.
What do you need for this coffee?
Strong coffee, oil, and something to bind them together. An emulsion forms only with vigorous mixing, so a blender or electric frother is needed here more than any additional ingredient. Without them, the oil will float on the surface in spots, and the coffee will be oily instead of creamy.
For one large cup, about 250 ml, prepare:
- 200-250 ml mocnej kawy z ekspresu, kawiarki, french pressa albo przelewu
- 1 teaspoon of cold-pressed hemp seed oil, which is 5 ml
- optionally 1 teaspoon of ghee butter or MCT oil for more creaminess
- optionally a few drops of CBD oil, added to the cup after blending
- optionally a pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, or turmeric
- blender kielichowy lub elektryczny spieniacz do mleka
Instant coffee performs the worst because it produces a thinner brew and less material for the foam to cling to. The French press yields the best results: after four minutes of extraction, a lot of coffee oils remain in the cup, which help blend the fat. A paper filter in drip coffee retains some of these oils, so drip coffee will produce a thinner foam, although still noticeable. Buy cold-pressed hemp seed oil and keep it in the refrigerator: with such a high content of polyunsaturated acids, it goes rancid faster than olive oil.
How to make bulletproof coffee with hemp oil?
In five steps and with one condition: hot liquid behaves differently in a closed blender than cold. Steam expands in the jar and can push the lid off along with the contents. The rest of the recipe is straightforward, but this one step cannot be skipped.
Safety: When blending hot liquids, fill the jar no more than halfway and hold the lid down with a folded cloth. Start at the lowest speed and only then increase. Hot liquid under pressure can push the lid off and cause burns.
- Brew 200-250 ml of strong coffee using your chosen method. Espresso diluted with hot water in a one-to-three ratio provides the most aromatic base, while a French press after four minutes of extraction yields the oiliest result.
- Pour the coffee into a blender jar, filling it no more than halfway. Add a teaspoon of hemp seed oil, and if you want a thicker foam, also add a teaspoon of ghee or MCT oil. Do not add milk, as it disrupts the emulsion.
- Cover the jar and hold the lid with a cloth. Blend for five seconds on the lowest speed, then for 20-25 seconds on the highest. The coffee will turn light brown and creamy, and the fat will disperse into a fine emulsion.
- Pour the coffee into a large mug. The foam will last for a few minutes. Now, outside the blender, add any drops of CBD oil and a pinch of cinnamon on top.
- Drink slowly, over several minutes, not in one gulp. Coffee with fat is filling and can replace a small breakfast on days without training.
What variations of this coffee make sense?
Three, each addressing a different need. One adds CBD oil to the cup, another targets a ketogenic diet, and the third solves the problem of not having a blender. Besides these, it's worth knowing on which days it's better not to drink this coffee instead of a meal.
Add CBD oil drops to the cup, not to the blender jar. The fat from the hemp oil acts as a carrier, and this is not just a guess: Zgair and colleagues demonstrated in American Journal of Translational Research (2016), that administering cannabinoids orally with fat increased systemic exposure to CBD threefold and to THC two and a half times. The study was conducted on rats, so the scale of the effect should not be directly applied to humans, although the authors consider a similar mechanism in humans likely. You can find the oils in the category oils.
The ketogenic version involves adding a teaspoon of MCT oil alongside the hemp oil: hemp oil provides polyunsaturated acids, while MCT is a quick source of energy. The version without a blender relies on an electric frother immersed in the cup for 30 seconds or vigorous shaking in a sealed thermos. The foam is smaller, but the coffee is equally well mixed. If you prefer cold coffee, the same oil works well in cold brew z olejem konopnym.
Do not drink this coffee instead of breakfast on days with morning workouts. The fat alone does not provide protein or carbohydrates, so it does not support recovery after exercise. On such days, it's better to have a full meal, for example tosty z awokado i olejem konopnym, and drink the coffee separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can hemp oil be heated in coffee?
Add it to already brewed coffee, never to boiling water and never in a pan. Hemp seed oil is over 80 percent polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are the most sensitive to high temperatures of all types of fat. Blending itself does not raise the temperature of the beverage above that of the coffee.
How many calories are in bulletproof coffee with hemp oil?
With a teaspoon of oil, or 5 ml, it yields about 40 kcal and 4.6 g of fat. With a full tablespoon, or 15 ml, about 125 kcal and 14 g of fat. This is a calculation based on the density and caloric content of fat, not a reading from a table. The infusion itself adds about 1 kcal per 100 ml.
Does this coffee replace breakfast?
It provides fat and caffeine, but not a gram of protein and practically zero carbohydrates. In a ketogenic diet or during intermittent fasting, it can be treated as a meal. When training in the morning or doing physical work, it's better to consider it as an addition to breakfast rather than a substitute.
How to make frothy coffee without a blender?
Immerse an electric milk frother in a cup of coffee and oil and froth for 20-30 seconds. The second method is a tightly sealed thermos and vigorous shaking for half a minute, being cautious with the hot liquid. The foam will be less than with a blender, but the fat will disperse evenly.
Can you add CBD oil to this coffee?
Yes, but only to the cup after blending. Do not pour drops into a hot cup or mix with boiling water. The amount depends on the concentration of the oil and what you are using it for, so stick to the manufacturer's label recommendations. If you are taking medications regularly, consult this with your doctor beforehand.
The article is informational and educational in nature and does not replace consultation with a doctor. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or have chronic conditions, consult the use of supplements or herbs with a specialist.
Author: Michał Waluk · Opublikowano: 2026-05-29 · Aktualizacja: 2026-08-16
