I’m an absolute sucker for cult-fad diets. I’ve survived 10-days on the Master Cleanse, sucking down nothing but cayenne lemonade and maple syrup. I’ve done Juice Fasts and taken Smoothie Challenges. Been Vegan. Gone Paleo. Tried the South Beach Diet. And spent a month Fat Flushing.
So, when I heard about the Bulletproof Executive’s approach to Bio-Hacking, with the most intensive part of his program involving a single cup of butter-blended, high-fat Bulletproof Coffee in the morning and 18-hours of daily fasting, I was all sorts of up to trying the diet on.
The Boyfriend and I printed out his blueprint, bought ourselves some grassfed butter, and dove into 30-days of high-fat, low-carb, Bulletproof Coffee existencing.
How’s it been? Stay tuned for a recap post! We’re still in the middle of it all, but when it’s ova I’ll recap.
In the meantime, waking up to a cup of coffee is a happy affair. The boyfriend loves the creamy, latte-like goodness of classic Bulletproof. But, me being a food tinkerer and autumn lover decided to add a little oomph to the traditional, turning Bulletproof Coffee into a steaming, homemade mug of Bulletproof PSL.
Because. Pumpkin. Spice. Latte. Done Healthy.
It’s totally a thing.
THE SECRET INGREDIENT: MESQUITE POWDER
In the printable recipe below, you’ll see a fairly simple list of ingredients. MCT oil may sound like an unfamiliar, odd little add-in. But, it’s basically Coconut Oil + Palm Oil. An uber-healthy, high-energy promoting oil that remains liquid. If you’re a fan of coconut oil, you know it hardens up at room temperature. MCT oil doesn’t. It stays smooth and pourable, making it perfect for beverages. You’ll be able to find MCT oil in the supplement aisle of Whole Foods.
Mesquite Powder may also be an unfamiliar ingredient. I was initially turned off by the name, assuming it had something to do with Barbecue. But, Mesquite Powder is actually a sweet, caramelly powder made from ground pods.
My favorite version is sold by Essential Living Foods. This company is the new face of gorgeous superfoods. If you want incredible, high-nutrient food in gorgeous packaging, go.visit.their.website. And, buy.one.of.everything.
In this recipe, Mesquite Powder adds a pop of natural sweetness, and tons of delicious caramel flavor. When people say “healthy” and “delicious,” I think it’s easy to feel dubious. Like, when was the last time you were reccomended a “Superfood Powder”, or smoothie powder, or greens powder, or protein powder that didn’t make you gag just a little? I promiseswear, Mesquite Powder is instantly delicious. Think of it like a vanilla bean had a baby with a carob plant, and you’ve got some idea of the natural goodness of Mesquite Powder.
On top of pure flavor wonder, 1 Tablespoon of Mesquite Powder also adds:
- 3g Protein
- 36% of Daily Dietary Fiber
- High in Lysine & other Amino Acids
- Low Glycemic Index, which means sweetness without a blood sugar spike
- Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron and Zinc
If you’re looking for a delicious way to kickstart you morning, satiate hunger cravings, and sip more superfoods. Don’t head to the ‘Bux! Make this delicious Superfood Pumpkin Spice Latte at home, and enjoy all that classic PSL flavor, and none of the naughtiness.
Made this at home? Trying Bulletproof, too? Leave me a comment! I’d love to know how it’s all working for you!
BULLETPROOF PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup hot brewed coffee
2 tablespoons grassfed butter
1 1/2 tablespoons MCT oil
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon Mesquite Powder
1 teaspoon maca powder (optional)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2-3 drops stevia
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place all ingredients in a Vitamix.
2. Pop the top, center plug out of the Vitamix cover.
3. Blend on high for 30 seconds.
4. Pour into a mug & enjoy!