32 MCT Oil Recipes That Can Fit Any Diet (2024)

MCT oil makes a powerful addition to your morning coffee, but it’s made for so much more. These MCT oil recipes add a great source of clean fats to just about any recipe—including breakfast, snacks and even ice cream.

Bulletproof Brain Octane C8 MCT Oilis the perfect addition to recipes, whether you’re keto or not. Unlike grass-fed butter or conventional coconut oil, it has a neutral flavor that pairs perfectly with any meal. (Just don’t heat it above 320 degrees.) Drizzle it on cooked meat and veggies, pour a tablespoon or two into smoothies or mix it into snacks and spreads for a quality source of fat that keeps you full and focused for hours.

Use these MCT oil recipes for easy ways to upgrade your food with fat:

MCT oil recipes: Breakfast and coffee

Bulletproof Coffee (keto, paleo, Whole30, vegetarian)

If you’ve never tried MCT oil recipes, make this one your first. With clean brewed coffee, grass-fed butter and powerful Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil, it makes a creamy and energizing start to your day. Prefer your coffee cold? Fuel your whole body with Bulletproof Cold Brew Latte.

Keto Breakfast Tacos with Bacon and Guacamole (paleo, Whole30)

Ditch the taco shell for good: This recipe swaps the tortilla with a gently cooked egg, then stuffs it with high-fat fillings like pastured bacon, MCT oil-infused guacamole and cilantro. Have it all ready in just 15 minutes.

Bulletproof Coffee Egg Latte (keto, vegetarian)

This creamy take on Bulletproof Coffee adds pasture-raised eggs and vanilla-flavored collagen peptides to your brew. Blend and serve for a protein-powered breakfast shake. (Don’t worry, your egg won’t scramble!)

Keto Chocolate Noatmeal (paleo, dairy-free)

Using riced cauliflower and a drizzle of MCT oil, this recipe creates a creamy hot cereal alternative loaded with nourishing fat and fiber. Cook your veggie rice, then blend with cacao, eggs and sweetener for a mind-blowing breakfast bowl.

Mint Mojito Iced Bulletproof Coffee (keto, paleo)

Add more pep to your morning mug with this refreshing coffee recipe. With muddled mint leaves, fresh brewed coffee and MCT oil, this sweet and creamy blend comes together in minutes.

MCT oil recipes: Main dishes

Bulletproof Veggie Buddha Bowl (paleo, vegetarian, Whole30)

No meat, no problem. With quality fats from pasture-raised eggs, Bulletproof Grass-Fed Ghee and MCT oil, this recipe still satisfies. This bowl meal tops your cauliflower rice with fresh avocado, radish and cucumber, but you can swap in your favorite seasonal produce.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Brussels Sprouts (keto)

Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting with this quick and simple recipe. Top your skirt steak with savory herbs and spices, cook until shreddable and then serve with warm roasted sprouts. This dish creates all-day flavor with just a few minutes of prep time.

Roasted Carrot Soup (paleo, Whole30, vegetarian)

Get warm fall flavor without standing over a stove all day: Blend cooked carrots with coconut milk and MCT oil for a rich and creamy recipe with no inflammatory dairy. Have it ready in 30 minutes for a soothing dish you can enjoy all week long.

Purple Sweet Potato Salmon Sushi Roll (paleo, Whole30, dairy-free)

This technicolor meal stuffs your nori with creamy mashed avocado, fresh veggies and sashimi-grade salmon. Add a drizzle of MCT oil and a sprinkle of salt for a quick recipe that’s almost too pretty to eat.

Keto Halibut Ceviche (paleo, Whole30, dairy-free)

This MCT oil recipe makes the perfect no-cook meal. Simply blend fresh cubed fish with lime, salt, creamy avocado and herbs for a flavorful main dish with minimal effort.

Rainbow Mason Jar Salad (keto, paleo, Whole30, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan)

Make meal prep fun again: This fresh recipe layers colorful produce in a packable lunch jar, then pairs it with a quick and creamy Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil dressing.

Related: Make this refreshing Avocado-Cucumber MCT Oil Salad Dressing

MCT oil recipes: Drinks

Keto Green Lemon Smoothie (paleo)

Unlike traditional smoothies that load your glass with added sugar or inflammatory dairy, this MCT oil recipe uses a wholesome blend of avocado, spinach, coconut milk and lemon juice for bright flavor that won’t give you a sugar crash. A clean protein boost from Bulletproof Collagen Protein powdermakes this smoothie extra-creamy.

Keto Chocolate Shake With Coconut Milk (paleo, dairy-free)

In just two minutes, you can get a creamy, frothy shake with no added sugar. This recipe makes it happen with coconut milk, cinnamon, collagen, and MCT oil—all blended to perfection.

Keto Iced Matcha Latte (paleo, dairy-free)

This creamy, dreamy MCT oil recipe makes a delicious alternative when you want a subtle boost without the stimulating effects of coffee. Frozen coconut milk and collagen protein add a silky consistency, while stevia and vanilla add natural sweetness.

Low-Carb Raspberry Smoothie Bowl (paleo, dairy-free)

This scoopable smoothie makes a delicious base you can customize with your favorite toppings. Raspberries add a naturally sweet flavor, while Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil supercharges your bowl with quality fats.

Cardamom Ginger Bone Broth (keto, paleo, Whole30)

Warm and satisfying (and great for cold and flu season!), this bone broth recipe is a nourishing source of collagen made from healthy, whole foods.

Bulletproof Strawberry Collagen Milkshake (Keto-friendly)

It’s your classic strawberry milkshake, with a healthful twist! We add Bulletproof Collagen Protein (Vanilla or Unflavored, your call) to give a protein boost to this delicious frozen treat. This recipe is easy to make sugar-free!

Blue Spirulina Latte (paleo, Whole30, dairy-free)

Add a superfood spin to your morning pick-me-up. This MCT oil recipe gets its blue hue from vitamin-rich spirulina, plus natural sweetness from coconut butter and cinnamon.

Keto Iced Coffee Protein Shake (dairy-free)

Trade a sugary mochaccino for this sweet and simple MCT oil recipe. Avocado and coconut milk add a sneaky dose of quality fats, while cacao powder and cinnamon add cafe-worthy flavor.

MCT oil recipes: Snacks, sides and spreads

Lemon Coconut Energy Bites (dairy-free)

This light and lemony MCT oil recipe uses Lemon Cookie Collagen Protein Bars, shredded coconut and lemon zest to make an energizing snack in less than five minutes. Double or triple the batch for an easy meal prep option!

Avocado Oil Mayonnaise (keto, paleo, Whole30, vegetarian, dairy-free)

This mayo recipe is hidden within our recipe for Keto Ranch. Like traditional recipes, this one uses egg yolk and salt, plus a blend of avocado and MCT oils for a clean, anti-inflammatory spread you’ll want to put on everything.

Cauliflower Fritters (paleo)

This delicious alternative to hashbrowns or latkes are great if you’re in the market for a paleo-friendly alternative to potatoes. Packed with flavorful spices and collagen protein, this can be a side dish or the star of the show.

Keto Edible Cookie Dough (dairy-free)

Get a cookie fix (without the cookie crash) with this fast recipe. Blend MCT oil with pantry staples like raw cashews, coconut flour and Ceylon cinnamon to get all the sweetness you crave—without waiting on your oven.

Keto Matcha Coconut Butter (paleo, Whole30, vegetarian, dairy-free, vegan)

Plain coconut butter makes a naturally sweet and creamy spread—and this recipe supercharges its power even more with earthy matcha and MCT oil. Use it as a quick fruit dip or a sweet topping for keto pancakes and ice cream.

Homemade Collagen Protein Bars (paleo, dairy-free)

No cashews? We got you. This nut-free MCT oil recipe uses grass-fed collagen protein and Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil (just like our Collagen Protein Bars) and makes the perfect base to customize with your favorite flavors.

Keto Cinnamon Roll Protein Balls (dairy-free)

Get sweet and spicy flavor with no gluten or sugar: This MCT oil recipe delivers it all with vanilla-infused collagen, Ceylon cinnamon and sweet shredded coconut. Blend and roll for a high-fat snack that’s ready in minutes.

Dessert MCT oil recipes

Gluten-Free Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes (keto, paleo)

These low-carb cupcakes prove that you can still have dessert without running your diet off the rails. A coconut flour base makes this dessert perfectly cakey, while MCT oil and cacao butter in the frosting add a smooth finish.

Keto Coffee Ice Cream (keto, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free)

Make desserts with perks: This caffeinated spin on keto ice cream incorporates espresso, coconut cream and MCT oil into a dairy-free treat that stays totally creamy.

Magical Frozen Fudge Pops (paleo, dairy-free)

Like magic, these pops stay perfectly fudgy, all thanks to a blend of MCT oil, cacao butter, coconut cream and grass-fed gelatin. Blend your base, pour into molds and freeze for a satisfying treat.

Layered Keto Coffee Jelly (paleo, dairy-free)

With plenty of MCT oil and no added sugar, this wiggly, wobbly recipe makes the perfect breakfast or dessert. Layer coffee-infused gelatin with creamy coffee and coconut whipped cream for the ultimate decadent drink that any coffee lover can enjoy.

Keto Fudge, 3 Ways (paleo, dairy-free)

A chewy blend of coconut butter, collagen protein and MCT oil makes the perfect base for sweet and spicy flavors in this dessert recipe. Add cacao powder or turmeric for a flavorful fudge that satisfies all your cravings.

Chocolate Cookie Dough Keto Ice Cream (paleo, dairy-free)

You won’t need eggs, cream or even an ice cream maker to prepare this wow-worthy dessert. Instead, blend frozen avocado with coconut milk, cocoa powder and MCT oil in your blender before topping with a crumbled Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Collagen Protein Bar.

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