If you love a good hot chocolate but want something more nourishing, this bone broth hot chocolate delivers rich chocolate flavor with added protein, collagen, and minerals.
Quick Recipe Overview: Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
☕ Ready In: 5 minutes
🥄 Serves: 1
🔥 Calories: ~120 per cup
🥣 Main Ingredients: bone broth, cocoa powder, milk, sweetener
🌿 Dietary Info: gluten-free, paleo-friendly, high-protein, refined sugar–free option
❤️ Why You’ll Love It: combines deep chocolate flavor with nourishing broth for a comforting, nutrient-dense drink
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“You can’t taste the bone broth at all, tastes just like traditional hot chocolate just more nutritious!” – Steph
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Nourishing comfort in a mug — a cozy chocolate drink that delivers collagen, minerals, and protein. (source)
- Rich chocolate flavor without heaviness — indulgent taste with a balanced, satisfying finish.
- An easy way to enjoy bone broth daily — all the benefits in a warm, comforting cup.
Egg yolk coffee is my typical morning drink, but during pregnancy and the first few weeks postpartum, my body simply doesn’t tolerate it. 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. Learn how to make gelatin rich bone broth with my tutorial.
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Benefits of Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
- Provides Protein & Collagen-Derived Amino Acids – Bone broth contains gelatin (from collagen) that supplies amino acids such as glycine and proline, which support connective tissue, skin, and joint health. (source)
- Supports Satiety & Sustained Energy – Protein helps increase fullness and stabilize blood sugar, which may reduce between-meal hunger. (source)
- Supplies Trace Minerals – Slow-simmered broth can provide minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. (source)
- Provides Antioxidants from Cocoa – Unsweetened cocoa powder is rich in flavonoids, which support cardiovascular health and reduce oxidative stress. (source)
- May Support Gut Health – Gelatin in bone broth contains glutamine and glycine, which may support intestinal barrier integrity. (source)
- Warming Beverage May Promote Relaxation – Warm drinks can promote relaxation and comfort, and glycine may support sleep quality. (source)
Key Ingredients
- Bone Broth: Use high-quality homemade broth for the best flavor and mineral content. Well-made broth provides collagen, gelatin, and trace minerals.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Provides rich chocolate flavor and antioxidants.
- Milk of Choice: Whole milk, raw milk, or coconut milk creates a creamy texture.
- Maple Syrup or Honey: Natural sweeteners balance the savory notes.
- Sea Salt: A pinch sharpens the chocolate flavor and adds trace minerals.
Bone Broth Hot Chocolate FAQs
Bone broth hot chocolate tastes rich and chocolatey with a subtle depth from the broth. When properly sweetened, the savory notes are mild, and most people simply notice a deeper, more satisfying cocoa flavor.
Bone broth hot chocolate is rich in collagen, amino acids, and minerals that support gut health, joints, and skin. Using natural sweeteners and quality broth makes it a nourishing alternative to traditional hot cocoa. (source)
When balanced with cocoa, milk, and natural sweeteners, the bone broth flavor is very subtle. The result is a creamy, rich drink rather than a savory soup-like taste.
Bone broth hot chocolate is ideal in the evening, during cold weather, or anytime you want a comforting drink with protein and minerals. It can also be enjoyed as a nourishing afternoon pick-me-up.
The best bone broth is homemade or a high-quality, slow-simmered broth made from pasture-raised or grass-fed animals. Chicken broth has a mild flavor that blends easily into drinks, while beef broth creates a richer taste and typically contains more collagen. Look for broth that gels when chilled — a sign it contains natural gelatin and minerals.
Expert Tips
- Use well-gelled broth for maximum collagen and body.
- Add a scoop of grass fed collagen peptides for extra protein and nutrients. Use my code HOPEWELLHEIGHTS10 for 10% off.
- Chocolate quality matters — choose high-quality cocoa powder.
- Blend for the best texture if serving to skeptics. I use a frother to whip.
- Add cinnamon or collagen peptides for extra warmth and nutrition.
Storage
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop — do not boil.
- Shake or whisk before reheating to recombine.
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Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
Method
- Warm the broth and milk. Pour the bone broth and milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low until simmering.
- Whip the base. Add heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt (plus collagen peptides and egg yolk if using) to a coffee mug and whip with a fork or frother.
- Serve warm. Pour the hot liquids over the whipped base in the mug and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use chicken bone broth for a milder flavor; beef broth creates a richer, deeper taste.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne for a Mexican hot chocolate twist.
- For dairy-free, use coconut milk for extra creaminess.
- Adjust sweetness to taste depending on broth saltiness.
- If using salted broth, reduce added salt.
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Welcome to Hopewell Heights, I’m Steph – seasoned sourdough baker, homesteader, homemaker, homeschooling mom of 5, and creator behind this Heritage American food blog. I hope you enjoy my family’s favorite, from-scratch recipes!
You can’t taste the bone broth at all, tastes just like traditional hot chocolate just more nutritious!