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This bone broth hot chocolate might sound a little wild, but if you know, you know. This cozy, gut-loving drink is my winter staple! Plus, my kids love it. 🧒 And, if you’re wondering, “Does it actually taste like chocolate?” The answer is “yes!” The cocoa and maple syrup add a bit of sweetness and cover the broth flavor for those who aren’t fans. For more fun cold-weather drinks, try my apple cider margarita mocktail and apple cider mule mocktail. 🍹
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Bone Broth Hot Chocolate Recipe
I drink bone broth daily because it’s a great way to start my day. Some days, bone broth is just easier to sip on than others, but for the days you want something special, this healthy homemade hot chocolate recipe is the trick! 😋
If you haven’t tried it yet, the benefits of hot chocolate bone broth are below. It’s a game-changer!
- Crushes cravings with a high-protein start
- Helps heal and seal your gut lining
- Supports digestion and immunity
☕ Bone Broth Hot Chocolate Ingredients
- Bone Broth: My favorite is Bonafide Provisions Bone Broth, but use whatever brand you prefer. Chicken or beef broth will work.
- Milk: Use whole milk or coconut milk for dairy-free hot chocolate.
- Cocoa Powder for all that chocolaty goodness
- Maple Syrup to sweeten it
- Whipped Cream: It’s optional, but topping your mug with whipped cream adds a fun, decadent touch.
👩🍳 How to Make Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
- Boil: Whisk all the hot cocoa ingredients in a small pot. Cover and bring it to a boil on medium-high heat.
- How to Serve: Pour the creamy hot chocolate into a mug, let cool a bit, and top with whipped cream.
📹 Watch me make this easy bone broth hot cocoa recipe.
🪄 Tips and Tricks
- Serve More People: This simple hot chocolate recipe is written for one, but you can multiply the recipe by the number of servings you need to make more.
- Pot: I’ve linked some of my favorite glass pots here.
🗒 Substitutions
- Milk: You could use another plant-based milk, like almond or oat.
- Sweetener: Substitute honey.
- Whipped Cream: Use coconut whipped cream to keep it dairy-free.
👝 How to Store
This bone broth hot cocoa is best consumed while hot, obviously, ha! However, if you end up with extra, refrigerate it for up to two days. Reheat it in the microwave or stove until warm.
🤔 Common Questions
Yes! That’s how I prefer to drink it.
It tastes like hot chocolate. The maple syrup and cocoa mask the bone broth taste.
This homemade hot chocolate is better with milk than water. The milk improves the flavor and texture, making it richer and creamier.
People use the two terms interchangeably, but technically, hot chocolate is made with melted chocolate, and hot cocoa contains cocoa powder.
Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- ½ cup bone broth, chicken or beef
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk or whole milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- Whipped cream or coconut whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Add bone broth, milk, cocoa powder, and maple syrup to a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Whisk until combined,
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove from the heat and pour into a mug. Let cool until drinkable. Top with whipped cream or coconut whipped cream if desired.