Race Day Nutrition

We already have caffeinated soap.  It seems only natural that butter would be the next consumable product to receive the caffeine treatment, right? According to grainpower.org, over 75 million Americans enjoy a piece of golden brown toast every day.  And, what goes on that toast?  Butter.

Now imagine the advantages of toast – with butter – with caffeine.  Holy cow!  If you’re a coffee drinker, you could skip an entire cup in the morning.  Think of the time you’ll save… and no more coffee stains… and no more coffee breath!

Making homemade butter is quite simple with the Racedaynutrition.com Caffeinated Butter Recipe.  Start with heavy cream (or double cream) at room temperature and whip until you get separation of butter and buttermilk. The labor-intensive way to do this is by shaking the cream in a lidded bowl for something like 40 minutes.

Churning butter is a good task for your kids if you want them to settle down and take a nap later, but tiring for you. I highly recommend a stand mixer or food processor. After mixing, drain off the buttermilk and store it for use in another recipe. Take the remaining butter and rinse with cold water to ensure that all the buttermilk is gone. Buttermilk will make the butter go rancid (Not good). Now add pure white crystalline caffeine to the butter. Finally, add salt to taste.

Too much work?  Rather wait for a commercial product?  Don’t hold your breath.  I don’t know of any company preparing to release caffeinated butter onto the market.  But when it happens, remember you heard it here first!

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