Here's how to make the most delicious hot chocolate that's actually good for you! It's packed full of protein and collagen and still tastes great. This recipe is completely refined sugar free, seed oil free, and artificial ingredient free.
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Hot chocolate has always been one of my favorite holiday treats, so I was very excited to come up with a way to make it with real, nourishing ingredients. This is the perfect cozy drink for a chilly winter day!
Keep in mind this recipe is very versatile, so don't be afraid to adjust it to your own taste and preferences. I hope this creamy, chocolatey treat brings you some holiday cheer!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it taste like? Can you taste the bone broth?
It tastes like creamy hot chocolate! The unflavored bone broth is very mild and doesn't alter the taste much at all. It just adds in extra nutrients, collagen, and protein!
If you use a bone broth that is flavored or has added spices, this may significantly alter the taste of the hot chocolate. That's why I prefer using unflavored broth.
What brand of bone broth do you recommend?
I'd recommend the FOND unflavored beef broth or chicken broth if you don't want to make your own. The ingredients in this are just pasture-raised meat bones, sea salt, and water. The quality is unmatched!
How much protein is in this bone broth hot chocolate?
Without collagen/protein powder: 15g protein
11g from FOND beef bone broth, 2g from heavy cream, 2g from cocoa powder
With collagen powder: 30g protein
11g from FOND beef bone broth, 15g unflavored collagen powder, 2g from heavy cream, 2g from cocoa powder
With unflavored beef isolate protein powder: 35g protein
11g from FOND beef bone broth, 20g unflavored protein powder, 2g from heavy cream, 2g from cocoa powder
This is based on using FOND beef bone broth and Equip Foods protein or collagen powder. Chicken bone broth will be slightly lower in protein.
Where can I find "healthy" marshmallows?
Make your own! My paleo marshmallow recipe has just a few ingredients including grass-fed beef gelatin, water, maple syrup, raw. honey, and vanilla. Once you switch to homemade marshmallows, there's no going back!
Can you make this recipe dairy free?
Yes, you could substitute the heavy cream for coconut cream. I haven't tried this personally so can't attest to the taste. If you struggle to digest heavy cream, it may be worth trying A2/A2 or low-temp pasteurized cream. Many people (myself included) tolerate this really well!
Can I use an alternative sweetener?
Yes, of course. I'd recommend raw honey. If you're looking for a zero carb sweetener, you can try stevia or allulose.
What other toppings or ingredients do you recommend?
Feel free to get creative with your hot chocolate! There are so many fun additionals you can try. Here are a few ideas:
Peppermint extract (just a drop)
Cinnamon sticks
Ginger or nutmeg
Homemade whipped cream
Homemade caramel sauce
Raspberry puree without seeds
If you try this recipe, let me know what you think in the comments down below! Thank you so much for visiting my blog. Be sure to follow along on Instagram and YouTube for more recipes and fun content!
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