Eating for the Mission
What I put in my body is part of the same discipline as recovery and running — it's stewardship. These recipes lean on Bulletproof Diet principles: quality fats, clean protein, and ingredients that keep blood sugar steady, so I can train, recover, and show up for my family without the crashes I used to chase away with worse things.
Every recipe below sticks strictly to the Bulletproof Diet's "green zone" — the foods the Roadmap says you can eat freely because they carry the lowest toxin load and won't spike blood sugar or trigger inflammation. That meant swapping out a few common keto staples (onion, garlic, tomatoes, chili powder, vanilla extract) for green-zone alternatives, so a couple of these look a little different from the usual version.
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
100% Green Zone
Classic Bulletproof Coffee
My go-to start to the day — clean energy without the mid-morning crash, perfect before an early run or a long day of work.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh-brewed coffee, hot
- 1–2 tbsp grass-fed unsalted butter or ghee
- 1–2 tsp MCT oil (start with 1 tsp if you're new to it)
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of coffee using your preferred method.
- Pour the hot coffee into a blender and add the butter or ghee and MCT oil.
- Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until the coffee turns frothy and the fat is fully emulsified.
- Pour into a mug and drink right away while it's hot and foamy.
Prep time: 5 min
Serves: 1
100% Green Zone
Iced Bulletproof Coffee
Same clean fuel, built for hot mornings or right after a sweaty training session.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong coffee, chilled
- 1 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
- 1 tsp MCT oil
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Brew coffee double-strength and let it chill in the fridge, or brew ahead and refrigerate overnight.
- Add the chilled coffee, butter or ghee, MCT oil, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frothy, about 20–30 seconds.
- Pour over fresh ice if needed and finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Prep time: 5 min (plus chilling)
Serves: 1
100% Green Zone
Bulletproof Bone Broth
A staple for recovery days — collagen and minerals to support joints after long miles, and something warm to slow down with.
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs grass-fed beef bones
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 fennel bulb, roughly chopped
- A few sprigs fresh thyme
- Small handful fresh parsley
- Sea salt, to taste
- Water, to cover
Instructions
- Place the bones in a large stockpot or slow cooker, cover with water, add the vinegar, and let sit for 30 minutes — this helps draw out minerals.
- Add the carrots, celery, fennel, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 12–24 hours (or slow cooker on low for 18–24 hours), skimming off any foam that rises.
- Stir in the parsley during the last 10 minutes, then strain the broth and season with sea salt.
- Cool and store in the fridge or freezer; sip it warm on its own or use it as a base for soups and stews.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12–24 hrs
Makes: About 3 quarts
100% Green Zone
Green Zone Beef & Vegetable Soup
A hearty, warming dinner that holds up well for meal prep after a long training week. This is a green-zone rebuild of a chili — tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers, and chili powder all fall outside the green list, so this leans on bone broth and green-zone vegetables and spices instead.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs grass-fed ground beef
- 4 cups grass-fed beef bone broth
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Small handful fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Sea salt, to taste
- Sliced avocado, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
- Add the bone broth, carrots, celery, turmeric, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, then add the zucchini and broccoli and simmer another 10–15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with sea salt and stir in the fresh parsley or cilantro just before serving.
- Top with sliced avocado, if using.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serves: 4–6
100% Green Zone
Coconut Flour Pancakes
A weekend breakfast that keeps things grain-free without sacrificing the comfort-food feeling.
Ingredients
- 4 large pastured eggs
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp ghee, melted
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- Ghee, for cooking
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, and melted ghee in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Heat a small amount of ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Pour small rounds of batter into the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with extra ghee or grass-fed butter.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serves: 2
100% Green Zone
No-Bake Collagen Fat Bombs
An easy grab-and-go snack that keeps energy steady between meals, especially on long training days.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw almond butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp cocoa butter, melted
- 2 scoops hydrolyzed collagen protein powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tbsp stevia, or to taste
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Stir the almond butter, melted coconut oil, and melted cocoa butter together until smooth.
- Mix in the collagen powder, cinnamon, stevia, and sea salt until fully combined and thick.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Prep time: 15 min (plus chilling)
Makes: About 12 fat bombs
100% Green Zone
Bulletproof Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing
A simple, satisfying lunch that's loaded with quality fats and clean protein rather than empty filler.
Ingredients — Salad
- 4 cups dark mixed greens
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup raw walnuts
- 4 oz wild-caught sockeye salmon, cooked and flaked
Ingredients — Dressing
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together until emulsified, or blend for a creamier texture.
- Arrange the greens on a plate or bowl.
- Top with avocado, walnuts, and flaked salmon.
- Drizzle with the dressing just before serving.
Prep time: 15 min
Serves: 2