I am about to bestow upon you the most amazing elixir ever. It’s a “sit your bumper down in your chair,” kickin’ that “you didn’t have sugar but you’re acting like you had it mood swing – shot of good fats and protein – all things good for you” kid drink.
I got the idea for bullet proof milk from bullet proof coffee and a magical conversation I had with Dr. Green Mom, and decided to share it with you because friends don’t keep the good things to themselves. (Am I right?) This frothy goodness is packed with legit nutrition, takes two minutes to throw together, and will allow you to drink your coffee in peace while they drink “theirs.”
The secret? Butter and collagen – two very simple ingredients that when combined, effect everything from your skin and bones to your blood sugar and brain. Adding a good fat to your kid’s “milk” provides a slow and steady release of energy (the good kind), a truckload of essential fatty acids, and numerous vitamins and minerals.
But here’s really why I make it: Sometimes my kids get a little crazy and on days when their ability to focus is non-existent, their diet is lacking, and my ability to deal is done, I throw this little lovely together and …
BAM!
My kids with sensory issues are able to deal, my hyperactive child is calm, they can look me in the eyes, sit longer than five seconds, and hold a conversation while using the coveted “inside voice.” It’s simply magical. (You know you want to try it.)
- 1. 3 Cups Unsweetened or Naturally-Sweetened Vanilla Almond or Coconut Milk
- 2. 1 Heaping Tablespoon of Organic Butter (or coconut oil if dairy-free)
- 3. 1 Scoop of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
- 4. 3-6 Drops (or to taste) of Liquid Stevia
- Warm almond milk (medium heat) on the stove.
- Combine almond milk, butter, and collagen in a blender and blend until nice and frothy.
- Pour into a mug so your girl can pretend she's drinkin' coffee just like you.
If your kids have a hard time concentrating, need a little boost in their nutrition, or simply have an obsession with drinking all things from a mug … give them their fix and toss the breakfast junk juice for something a little “bullet proof.”
izebronc
February 6, 2019 at 10:49 pmWhat about if I skipped collagen, would that be fine for my kids? Having a hard time getting one here in the Philippines.
Megan Redshaw
February 14, 2019 at 12:55 pmYou certainly can. It will be less “frothy” though.
Leigh Niwa
December 12, 2017 at 1:52 amHi, I’m loving your website. I keep flicking from topic to topic. My son is recently diagnosed with MTHFR. Would this be ok for him? His brother is on the spectrum too (getting him tested now for MTHFR) so thought this might help calm him down also. I couldn’t read ingredients on the collagen peptides so just want to check there is nothing we should be avoiding on it. currently gluten free and staying away from folic. Thanks
Megan Heimer
December 12, 2017 at 2:02 pmYes. It would be great for him. There is no folic acid in these ingredients. 🙂
Kristine
November 3, 2017 at 11:23 amThere is a recipe on the vital collagen website. That you make your own nut milk. 4 cup nut milk, 1/2 tsp collagen, and 2 TB coconut oil. I was going to try 2 TB high vitamin butter or mct oil. I know that isn’t much collagen but it’s something. Especially if your kids don’t like the taste of collagen
Kristine
November 3, 2017 at 9:11 pmDo you know anything about vitamin butter? If I tried your recipe but did vitamin butter? Although some people claim that vitamin butter doesn’t do much without the fermented cod liver. Thoughts? My kids both speech delayed and one has sensory processing
colleen wilson
October 10, 2017 at 12:49 pmI can’t wait to try this, both for me and my very active son!
Megan Heimer
October 10, 2017 at 4:26 pmCheck back and let me know how it goes!
Juliette
September 7, 2017 at 11:16 amIs the taste of the collagen neutral or does it lend any flavor? Some of my patient’s palates are very sensitive. TY! I usually suggest this recipe with coffee to ADHD kids who are primarily inattentive. It actually doesn’t make them more hyperactive.
Megan Heimer
September 8, 2017 at 8:42 amThere are flavored collagens out there. I use unflavored and I can’t taste it.
Amanda
March 31, 2017 at 2:41 amLove this recipe. Can’t wait to try .. my daughter can’t do wheat, gluten or Rye.. is the collagen gf
Meli
September 5, 2017 at 5:19 pmCollagen should be gf, as it’s from animal sources. Always worth checking, I have found other ingredients even in my milk lately!
Nicole
March 25, 2017 at 4:42 amI made this with coconut milk, butter, collagen, a little bit of raw honey, and a generous dash of cinnamon!! The cinnamon really was an amazing addition!
Thank you so much for this recipe Megan!
Megan Heimer
March 25, 2017 at 6:38 pmThat sounds yum! Glad you liked it. 😉
Lauraine
September 7, 2017 at 6:58 pmCan the collegen be replaced with a plant priduct with the same results?
Megan Heimer
September 8, 2017 at 8:41 amI haven’t tried it so I can’t tell you how it would turn out! 🙂
Pamela Grant
March 24, 2017 at 8:20 pmIs the collagen okay for a 2 year that has allergies to casein and whey protein?
Megan Heimer
March 25, 2017 at 6:46 pmI would use something else just to be safe. You can get fish or chicken collagen.
Jennifer
March 16, 2017 at 1:52 amAre the collagen peptides safe for my two-year-old?
Megan Heimer
March 16, 2017 at 5:46 pmYes. 🙂
Kate
March 16, 2017 at 1:21 amWe don’t digest stevia well – do you think a smidgen of maple syrup would be alright, or might it funk the flavor?
Megan Heimer
March 16, 2017 at 5:46 pmNope! Maple syrup would be delicious.
Clarette
March 16, 2017 at 12:13 amWhat do you do if the kid is allergic to dairy?
Megan Heimer
March 16, 2017 at 5:46 pmTry coconut oil instead of butter. 🙂
Bec
March 15, 2017 at 6:34 pmTwo questions, can you use whole milk and what brand of coconut milk do you use?
Megan Heimer
March 15, 2017 at 7:08 pmI use So Delicious coconut milk. I personally don’t do dairy but I am sure it would work with whole milk too.
Rebecca Walton
March 15, 2017 at 5:02 pmWhat about adding a little chocolate for “hot cocoa”?
Megan Heimer
March 15, 2017 at 5:36 pmI think that would be DE-LICIOUS. Butter and chocolate? Yum.
*Just know that cacao contains a small amount of caffeine. 😉
Megan
Meg
September 6, 2017 at 2:52 pmI used carob powder + chocolate flavored stevia. It was definitely amazing.
Megan Heimer
September 6, 2017 at 10:07 pmThat sounds delicious! Def. going to try that.
vmm
March 15, 2017 at 3:44 pmI’m making this for me too! I don’t do coffee so I’m intrigued plus I have been wanting to use collagen more often so this could work well! Thanks.
Unfortunately my daughter won’t drink anything like this without it being hidden in a smoothie or something. she is suspicious and skeptical of everything! Think it would change the way collagen works if it were frozen? calming ice cream? 🙂 she might be convinced to try that.
Megan Heimer
March 15, 2017 at 4:43 pmWhen you mix collagen in a cold liquid it gets a little chunky. I have never tried putting it in ice cream. You can make “jello” with collagen though (by adding a few tablespoons to warmed juice and then putting it in the fridge). This works really well. (It’s called “Kantin.”) You could make the juice yourself if you want to make it from start to finish. 😉
As for you, you can try this with different flavors of stevia or also use a naturally sweetened “milk” if you want to get creative.
Enjoy!
Megan