Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

I like to think of my bone broth hot chocolate as a “hug in a mug!” Seriously, it is that delicious and cozy tasting. This recipe will help you make a rich, chocolaty flavored hot chocolate that you simply won’t want to put down. Also, this hot chocolate is so easy to make, that it will surely become a staple in your home like it is in mine!

I also live in the Midwest and we can get some pretty cold winters, so naturally hot chocolate is one of my favorite drinks to have to warm up. I love that this bone broth hot chocolate is so nutrient dense. It is packed with benefits because of the bone broth and the cacao powder. Also, I am post partum and this bone broth hot chocolate is an easy way for me to get in some much needed nutrients.

Lastly, this hot chocolate is so effortless to make. In fact, all you have to do is add all of your ingredients to a pan, bring everything to a simmer for a few minutes, and then enjoy! Additionally, you can add whipped cream, crushed candy cane, marshmallows (bonus points if it’s homemade marshmallows), chocolate syrup, etc. Also, feel to play around with the flavor too. If the hot chocolate is not sweet enough, try adding some more of your desired sweetener or even something like salted caramel syrup.

Ingredients Vs. Ingredient Variations for Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

To start, I choose a bone broth that doesn’t have an overpower flavor to it. So, I’ve always used Kettle and Fire Beef Bone Broth. Additionally, I have found Kettle and Fire Bone Broth at Walmart before, but I will also have it linked to Amazon as well where you can also get it.

Next, be sure to use a good quality cacao powder or even a cocoa powder will do too. In fact, the difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder is how they are processed. In addition, cacao is the unprocessed or raw version of cocoa. Again, I got my cacao powder from Walmart, but Amazon offers it as well so it will be linked on this blog post as well.

Additionally, feel free to choose a sweetener that fits your dietary needs. For my sweetener, I like to use organic maple syrup. Also, I feel like maple syrup tends to give drinks a nice sweet, but subtly earthy flavor, which I love. However, brown sugar, cane sugar, or even honey or coconut sugar would work in a pinch.

Also, salt is an optional ingredient that can make your bone broth hot chocolate a little more nutrient dense.* For my salt, I like to use Himalayan Pink Salt or sea salt. Make sure that if you add salt to only do a small dash! Remember, a little goes a long way…

Lastly, a small dash of nutmeg adds a nice complementary flavor to the cinnamon. The nutmeg is an optional ingredient that can add more of a nutty flavor to the hot chocolate. However, be careful with the nutmeg because too much can make the hot chocolate taste bitter.

Quick Disclaimer:

*I am not a doctor or health care provider. Please do your own research and speak with whoever is your primary health care provider if you have questions or concerns.

Nutritional Benefits of Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

Bone Broth: The main ingredient in this recipe is the bone broth. By doing some research, I have found that bone broth helps support a healthy gut, provides collogen, supports healthy joints, provides a boost of protein, and more. Click here to find out some other benefits of bone broth.

Cacao: Cacao is what I chose to be the “chocolate” part of the bone broth hot chocolate. You could also use regular cocoa powder too. The reason way I chose cacao is because it can lower blood pressure, reduce the chance of diabetes, improves your mood and brain functioning, and more. Click here for more cacao benefits!

Equipment Needed for Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

Pan or Dutch Oven for simmering

Whisk

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Wooden Spoon or Ladle for Serving

Ingredients for Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

1 Cup of Bone Broth– Unflavored

1 Cup of Half and Half or Heavy Whipping Cream or even Milk

3 Tablespoons of Cacao Powder or Cocoa Powder

Splash of Vanilla Extract

Dash of Cinnamon

Pinch of Sea Salt or Himalayan Salt- Optional

Dash of Nutmeg- Optional

Preferred Sweetener to Taste- Optional (I love maple syrup in mine!)

Some Bone Broth Hot Chocolate Topping Ideas- All Optional

Whipped Cream

Crushed Candy Cane

Marshmallows

Chocolate Syrup

How to Make Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

Start by adding the bone broth and half and half into a pan on medium low heat. Then add the cacao powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt (optional), and nutmeg (optional).

Next, whisk everything together and bring to a slight simmer to dissolve the cacao powder. Keep whisking to incorporate everything together. You may notice some little cacao powder balls start to form, just let it keep simmering and they will eventually dissolve.

After everything is mixed together, remove the bone broth hot chocolate from the heat, let it cool down, and then serve with your favorite hot chocolate toppings and any kind of preferred sweetener. I personally love maple syrup in this bone broth hot chocolate!

How to Store

Additionally, I recommend drinking all of the bone broth hot chocolate while it is fresh. However, if you have to store it, store the hot chocolate in a sealed jar or container in the fridge and drink within a few days.

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Kettle and Fire Bone Broth

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Dutch Oven

Cacao Powder

Salted Caramel Syrup

Did you make Bone Broth Hot Chocolate? Comment below if you did!

Also try out The Best Salted Caramel whipped Coffee with Maple Syrup!

This recipe will teach you how to make a simple, delicious drink from your own home! In fact, I would argue that this whipped coffee drink tastes better then most high end coffee house drinks. It’s the perfect combination of salted caramel and maple! Feel free to click the link above to try it out today.