{"id":521,"date":"2026-01-15T19:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=521"},"modified":"2026-01-15T20:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:18:21","slug":"an-alternative-to-sluggish-mornings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/diet-and-recipes\/an-alternative-to-sluggish-mornings\/","title":{"rendered":"An Alternative to Sluggish Mornings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 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2.188 2.421 4.027 4.667 3.828 1.489-0.016 2.916-0.88 3.692-2.145 0.251-0.443 0.532-0.896 0.547-1.417 0.131-2.385 0.079-4.76 0.095-7.145 0.011-5.375-0.016-10.735 0.025-16.093z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know the feeling going through an early, sluggish morning as if you just can\u2019t seem to get a move on. Usually, this is when most people reach for some sort of energy whether it comes from coffee, other caffeinated beverages, a protein shake or a balanced breakfast. There comes a point in the day, typically after lunch, when this sluggishness seems to return and again, we look for that energy boost to get back in the groove. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to wake up energized and motivated? To be in a better mood and have your brain turn on faster and \u201cwork smarter\u201d? Bulletproof coffee has been called \u201cThe Toast of Silicon Valley\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In This Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recipe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unrefined Coconut Oil<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Addition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\">This energizing, high-performance recipe calls for:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 \u00bd tablespoons of high-quality coffee beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon coconut oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-2 tablespoons of grass-fed, unsalted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8-12 ounces (1 cup) of filtered water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French press, coffee brewer or pour over method to preserve oils\/not filter them out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/natural-remedies\/coconut-oil\/organic-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-16-oz-1-lb.axd\">Unrefined Coconut Oil<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medium Chain Triglycerides are saturated fatty acids (healthy fats) that are easily digested and utilized for their multitude of benefits, especially to the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_218098623-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9268\" style=\"width:377px;height:251px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_218098623-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_218098623-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_218098623-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_218098623-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/AdobeStock_218098623-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medium chain length triglycerides allow the oil<br>to be immediately used to fuel the body &amp; brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Releases hormones that promote the feeling of<br>fullness allowing insulin to lower, forcing the body to burn fat instead of<br>carbs for energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good for cells and cell membranes \u2013 integrity,<br>autophagy, cleaning\/detox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\">Butter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grass-fed unsalted butter. I know what you\u2019re thinking,\nbutter?! Grass-fed butter is what makes this coffee-recipe taste extremely\ncreamy and delicious. The grass-fed part also means there are higher amounts of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Fish-Oil-Omega-3\/\">Omega-3s<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; exceptionally good for brain cell membranes, maintenance and communication enhancing memory, cognition, mood and stress responses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CLA<\/strong> <strong>and beta-carotene<\/strong> &#8211; beneficial for fat loss, muscle building, cognitive functioning, <a aria-label=\"eye (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/best-eye-supplement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eye<\/a> and skin health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Vitamin A, D, E, K (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/13-essential-vitamins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vitamin <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">D<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">E<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">K<\/span><\/a>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Antioxidants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">antioxidants<\/a><\/span> and nutrients<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butyrate<\/strong> &#8211; a short-chain fatty acid that helps prevent and decrease inflammation, increase metabolism, improve gut health and curb cravings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header4\">In addition\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This rich, tasty recipe can be used as a meal replacement. The body will burn this for immediate energy then turn to fat reserves (ketogenesis) in the absence of carbohydrates or sugar, making it a boost for energy and <a aria-label=\"weight loss (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/best-weight-loss-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weight loss<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for extra taste or want to try new recipes look into adding vanilla extract or a scoop of collagen protein powder. 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