How to Make a Gut-Healthy Bone Broth Hot Chocolate

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As winter season rolls in, there’s nothing more comforting than creamy mugs of hot chocolate. But what if you could transform this classic beverage into a nutrient powerhouse? Enter the Gut-Healthy Bone Broth Hot Chocolate – a delicious bone broth recipe that marries the rich chocolate flavor of traditional hot cocoa with the health benefits of bone broth. This easy to follow post will teach you how to make a gut-healthy bone broth hot chocolate.

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The Ingredients: A Symphony of Health and Flavor

The Base

This bone broth hot cocoa recipe uses a right ratio of ingredients to ensure every sip is a blend of delicious and nutritious goodness. The base is a cup of bone broth, which can be beef bone broth or any more mild-flavored bone broth of your choice. Bone broth is a highly concentrated liquid made from simmering a decent amount of animal bones and is known for its essential minerals and amino acids that support gut health and joint health. If you want to make your own bone broth in a pressure cooker we have a recipe HERE. If you prefer to make it on your stovetop, we have a recipe for that HERE.

What Makes it Creamy and Flavorful

To add the creamy texture, we use a mix of heavy cream and raw milk, though you can substitute with coconut milk or any dairy-free milk like oat milk or unsweetened almond milk, depending on your dietary restrictions. Raw cacao powder brings in the rich, deep chocolate flavor, far surpassing any standard hot chocolate mix or unsweetened cocoa powder. For the sweet flavor, a blend of pure maple syrup and stevia works wonders, but you can adjust this to suit your taste.

The Ultimate Hot Chocolate with an Upgraded Boost

What sets this recipe apart is the optional scoop of collagen or bone broth powder. Collagen protein adds an extra layer of nutrient density, providing extra protein for your body. If you’re using well-flavored bone broth, you might find the collagen peptides add an extra cost, but the health benefits are well worth it.

Cooking Method: Simple and Quick

Creating a Base

Start by pouring your cup of bone broth and 3/4 cup heavy cream into a medium pot. If you’re going for a dairy-free version, coconut cream or coconut milk works as a great substitute. Add 1/2 cup of whole cow’s milk or any other milk of your choice. Heat the mixture on medium heat, ensuring it doesn’t come to a boil but is warm enough to dissolve the other ingredients.

Adding the Chocolate

Next, stir in 2 tablespoons of fermented cacao powder. Raw cacao powder is preferred over a dark chocolate bar or dark chocolate chips because of its pure, beneficial vitamins without any added sugar or hydrogenated coconut oil. To avoid clumps of cocoa powder, whisk continuously until the cacao powder is well integrated into the clear liquid.

Making it Sweet

For the sweetness, add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 2 teaspoons of stevia. These natural sweeteners give the hot chocolate a sweet flavor without overpowering the bone broth’s savoriness. If you’re using bone broth powder instead of liquid broth, make sure it’s the best shelf-stable kind. You want to maintain the taste of your bone broth.

Adding a Nutritional Boost

Finally, for an extra layer of flavor and health, add a scoop of collagen peptides. This nutritious liquid enhances the hot chocolate’s liquid components, turning it into a savory, vitamin-infused liquid.

Serving Suggestions: More Than Just a Standard Mug

After simmering on low/medium heat until all ingredients are warm and well combined, pour the hot chocolate into two cups. This recipe makes enough for a standard mug size. For a little extra, add a dash of cinnamon or a sprinkle of sea salt. These really bring out the depth of flavor. If you like your hot chocolate on the thicker side, a bit more heavy cream can create a sturdier drink. If you want to make your very own homemade marshmallows to top this flavorful drink, learn how HERE.

Embrace the Benefits: Beyond Just Taste

This hot cocoa recipe isn’t just about indulging in a winter favorite; it’s about infusing your next mug of hot chocolate with essential nutrients. The amino acids and essential minerals from a well-made bone broth, like fire chicken bone broth or your homemade bone broth, combined with the beneficial vitamins from raw cacao powder and the extra nutrition and extra fat from coconut cream or whole milk, make this hot chocolate a health-boosting treat.

Conclusion

In conclusion, whether you’re looking for a delicious way to enjoy the winter season or seeking a nutritious liquid to boost your health, this Gut-Healthy Bone Broth Hot Chocolate is an excellent choice. It’s a perfect blend of taste, health, and warmth. It offers a delicious way to enjoy the essential nutrients and rich chocolate flavor in your next hot chocolate.

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