Paleo coffee with coconut oil and cinnamon

Paleo coffee with coconut oil and cinnamon: strong coffee with collagen powder, coconut oil, cinnamon and black pepper – creamy, aromatic and quick to make.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 210 kcal per serving
• Protein: 12 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Carbs: 40 g

Ingredients

• 1 huge mug of strong filter coffee
• 1 scoop of unflavoured grass-fed beef collagen powder
• 1 tbsp cold-pressed virgin coconut oil or MCT oil
• 1 tiny pinch of black pepper & cinnamon

Method

You’ll need: blender · milk frother

1. Brew fresh strong filter coffee and pour it into a blender or tall mug.
2. Add the collagen powder to the hot coffee and stir briefly until it dissolves well.
3. Add the coconut oil or MCT oil, cinnamon and a tiny pinch of black pepper.
4. Blend briefly or whisk with a milk frother until creamy and the surface is slightly frothy.
5. Pour the coffee straight into a large mug.
6. Serve hot and drink slowly.

Good to know

Sometimes coffee should simply be a little rounder and richer. This mug is exactly that: warm, creamy and pleasantly spiced.

Swaps

Collagen powder → unsweetened pea protein or rice protein (vegan, provides protein instead of collagen powder) Coconut oil/MCT oil → cashew butter or almond butter (more minerals and some fibre, creamy texture; contains tree nuts) Strong filter coffee → unsweetened lupin coffee or grain coffee (caffeine-free or lower in caffeine; lupin is an allergen, grain coffee usually contains gluten) Black pepper & cinnamon → Ceylon cinnamon + cocoa powder (milder, aromatic, also provides polyphenols)

Allergens

Contains none of the classic major allergens, but collagen powder isn't vegan – it's an animal product (here from beef); unsuitable for children because of the caffeine, and in pregnancy have no more than 200 mg of caffeine a day (about 2 cups of coffee, all sources combined); if you're sensitive, go carefully with MCT oil and pepper.

Frequently asked questions

What's in collagen powder nutritionally?

Collagen powder consists mainly of protein and provides glycine, proline and hydroxyproline in particular. Unlike soya, it's low in some essential amino acids.

Coconut oil or MCT oil – which is the better choice?

Coconut oil provides mainly saturated fatty acids and a fuller mouthfeel. MCT oil consists of medium-chain fatty acids and often feels lighter in coffee, but it can upset the stomach more quickly in sensitive people.

Why put black pepper in a coffee like this?

Black pepper brings piperine and a gentle heat. The amount used is very small, so the effect on flavour is usually more noticeable than any nutritional one.

Which compounds does cinnamon provide?

Cinnamon contains aromatic plant compounds and small amounts of minerals such as manganese. The amount used is usually small, so its contribution to your nutrient intake is fairly modest.

Does this coffee agree with a sensitive stomach?

That's very individual: coffee, MCT oil and black pepper can irritate the stomach or gut in some people. If you're sensitive, coconut oil is often the milder choice and a smaller portion is usually more comfortable.

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