Support your gut, metabolism, and immune system with this cozy morning bone broth drink. An easy, nourishing recipe you can enjoy every day.
It always bothers me a bit when people talk about how you can just “sip” on bone broth. I love bone broth for its variety of health benefits. It also adds great flavor to meals like chili and soups. But just sipping on plain bone broth isn’t really the “tasty treat” that people have made it out to be. When I lived in Manhattan Beach, I used to get a delicious veggie broth from a local farmers market that was loaded with flavors like ginger and garlic. Now that was a sippable broth! I developed this recipe to mimic the amazing flavors of that veggie broth while still using bone broth for its incredible health perks.
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Recipe Highlights
- Rich in collagen. Gut, skin, and joint health.
- Supports the immune system. Thanks to garlic, ginger, and raw honey.
- Prevents hunger. And can help support effortless weight loss.
- Supports natural detox. Give your liver some love.
Key Ingredients
Bone Broth
The star of the show! Bone broth is loaded with minerals, electrolytes, and collagen that supports joint, skin, and gut health. One amino acid called glycine is very high in bone broth. This critical nutrient helps support your liver during phase 2 detox. Plus, the collagen in bone broth makes it really satisfying and supportive of a fat loss goal by preventing hunger.
I like to use chicken bone broth because it has a more mild flavor than beef bone broth. We’ll be adding a lot of flavor with the rest of the ingredients, so you don’t want a bone broth that’s overpowering. You can make your own bone broth or buy a high quality one. As a busy mom of two littles who also runs a business full time, I don’t always have time to make it myself. Instead, I like to keep a few containers of Kettle & Fire’s Original Chicken Bone Broth in my pantry for recipes like this one.
Kettle & Fire slowly simmers bones to pull out as much collagen and minerals as possible. It’s also shelf stable so that it won’t clog up my fridge or freezer space. You can get 20% off your Kettle & Fire purchase using my code AUTUMNBATES at checkout HERE.
Fresh Ginger
Ginger is a natural prokinetic. This means it helps to speed up the gut cleaning process called the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC). When the MMC is turned on, it helps to flush out food and bacteria in the GI tract that would normally cause bloating. Ginger is so powerful that it’s often used in the treatment of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
Fresh Garlic
Garlic has very well known anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties. Whenever I feel myself coming down with a cold, I always eat a clove of raw garlic with a bit of sourdough toast. Sure, it’s anecdotal, but I feel instantly better whenever I do this. But eating raw garlic can be pretty tough to swallow — literally. That’s why I like to simmer it in this bone broth for all the perks and flavor without the burning (and sometimes nausea) from munching on raw garlic.
Raw Honey
Last year I had a really bad case of sore throat. If you watch my YouTube channel, you might remember that I literally couldn’t speak for about two weeks straight. The only thing that helped at all was raw honey. Research and historical evidence shows that honey can help to coat and soothe a sore throat. I like to use raw honey, like Really Raw Honey, that hasn’t gone through as much processing. But if you’re trying to avoid added sugar, you can skip this ingredient and still get a ton of health benefits from all of the other ingredients.
Equipment Needed
- Medium-sized pot
How To Make This Recipe
Add all ingredients to a pot. Simmer for 30 minutes.
You can either strain out the chopped veggies or leave it in. I like to leave it in for a little bit of munchies in my sipping broth.
Ingredient Swaps
- Red pepper flakes: Reduce or remove this if you prefer less spice.
- Raw honey: Remove this if you’re sticking to zero added sugar.
- Rice vinegar: Use any other light vinegar, like apple cider vinegar or even just lemon juice.
- Tamari: Sub in equal amounts of coconut aminos for a soy-free option.
Storing and Reheating
Keep leftovers in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a small pot over medium heat until warmed.
What to Pair This With
I generally don’t recommend snacking, so ideally this should be had with a meal. Checkout tasty savory breakfast options below. However, if you’re feeling sick and therefore not eating much, you can just sip on a few cups of this broth throughout the day without needing to pair it with a meal.
- Scrambled Eggs with Homemade Flaxseed Bread; Simple and satisfying.
- Sun-dried Tomato and Bacon Egg Bites; Perfect for meal prep.
Tips From The Nutritionist
Autumn Bates, CCN, MS, BS, CPT
You can double or triple this recipe and store leftovers in the fridge or freezer. My husband, Trevor, does this all the time because he likes to drink it everyday. Just make sure to leave the chopped veggies in there! This helps to further infuse the flavor into the broth.
FAQ’s
Yes, definitely. But from my experience, it’s really not very tasty to do so. I like to add extra flavor and additional health benefits by simmering it with things like garlic, ginger, and onions.
Yes, it’s completely safe, assuming it’s been stored properly and hasn’t been contaminated. But this applies to literally any food.
Bone broth on its own won’t heal your gut, but it can provide tools to help. Usually about 1-2 cups is best. To maximize for gut health, it’s also important to cut out processed foods, remove snacking (stick to meals), walk daily, reduce stress, and get better sleep. I dive deep into these strategies in the Level Up Guide.
Other Recipes You May Love
- The Best Protein Coffee; Creamy and zero added sugar.
- Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Protein Smoothie; Science-backed ingredients.
- Healthy Protein Hot Chocolate; Nutritionist-approved dessert.
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Truly Drinkable Bone Broth
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken bone broth
- 3 tbsp. tamari
- 2 tsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. honey ideally raw
- 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. minced ginger
- 1/2 lemon zested
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. After simmering, taste the broth and add more salt if desired.
- From here, you can either cool and strain the broth into mason jars or leave the minced onions, ginger, and garlic in the final product.
- When ready to drink, heat 1 cup of the broth to your desired temperature and pour into a coffee mug to sip on. Store leftover broth in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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