How to Make Nutritious Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

how to make bone broth hot chocolate & enjoy the many health benefits of this pro-metabolic drink

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Having something warm to drink first thing in the morning is a must for me – the perfect way to wake up, get some fuel, and ease into my day. I typically drink some kind of jazzed up coffee, but during pregnancy and the first few weeks postpartum my body simply doesn’t tolerate it.

So, one of my favorite warm, nutritious drinks to have in lieu of my morning coffee is bone broth hot chocolate. I’ve been making and canning bone broth for many years so I always have plenty on hand.

It’s a kitchen staple in every homestead. There’s a reason they say to eat soup when you’re sick – and no, great great grandma wasn’t serving up Campbell’s – but bone broth! And that’s the unexpected ingredient in today’s recipe.

Women in the childbearing years need to be fueling the body properly

The body needs a good balance of carbs, fat, and protein to run properly. For women in the childbearing years especially, we need to be consuming healthy, balanced whole foods.

Benefits of Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

1. Bone Broth Promotes Gut Health – bone broth has long been known as a GI tonic, and is a great way to get things moving in the morning and stay regular
2. Support Bones & Joints with Bone Broth – bone broth is super rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that promote a healthy inflammatory response and provide our body with bioavailable sources of nourishment

How to Make Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

1. Heat 1/2 cup bone broth and 1/2 cup milk on the stove to a simmer
2. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 T each of cocoa powder & maple syrup, and a dash of sea salt to a coffee mug
3. Whip with an immersion blender to a whipped cream consistency
4. Pour the hot bone broth + milk mixture over the cocoa cream & enjoy!

Tips:

Firstly, add a scoop of collagen into your mug on step #2 and whip it in with the cream! Collagen powders are NOT all created equally. I use Perfect Supplements grass fed beef collagen and highly recommend it. Also, any kind of bone broth will do – chicken, beef, etc. I prefer beef bone broth. If you want an extra caffeine boost – pour some hot coffee over top as well. Lastly, using raw dairy will be the healthiest option if you have access to it.