Boosting Protein Intake the Tasty Way: Fun Recipes with Bone Broth

If you're looking to increase protein in your day, we have the perfect secret ingredient you might be overlooking—bone broth!!!  Beyond being a comforting drink, bone broth can elevate your meals in fun and unexpected ways. Carly is breaking down some creative ways you can incorporate bone broth into your daily mix of recipes! She is also providing some recipe inspiration for you too! 

1. Sipping Bone Broth By Itself:

Sipping on a warm cup of bone broth is not only soothing but also an easy way to incorporate protein into your daily routine.  Choose high-quality, homemade bone broth, or opt for a trusted store-bought version of your choice!! Heat it, season to taste, and enjoy the nourishing benefits.

We've said it 1,000x but we're serious - our favorite bone broth by far is FOND BONE BROTH (use code BEYARS for 20% off).

Their broth flavors are the best we’ve ever tasted. We love that they exclusively source grass-fed, regeneratively-raised beef bones as well as pasture-raised chicken bones. Their bone broth has been Carly’s go-to for postpartum recovery and her hair, skin, & nails have NEVER been healthier!!! Also, BONE BROTH is great to have first thing in the morning if you struggle with a lack of appetite in the AM!

Let's dive into some recipe inspiration!

Simple Bone Broth Elixir Ingredients:

• 2 cups bone broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: a pinch of turmeric or a squeeze of lemon for added flavor
• OR just use FOND BONE BROTH jars which are already flavored for you!!!

Instructions:

1. Heat the bone broth in a saucepan.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add optional ingredients if desired.
4. Simmer for a few minutes and sip your way to protein bliss!

2. Bone Broth Rice:

Upgrade your regular rice by cooking it in bone broth instead of water. This not only imparts a rich flavor to the rice but also enhances its nutritional profile. We show you how we make ours in this video here!

Bone Broth Rice Ingredients:

• 1 jar of @fondbonebroth (best quality & so flavorful- code BEYARS)
• 1-2 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
• Sprouted organic rice (sprouted is easier for digestion but can use any organic rice)
• Pinch of Redmond Salt

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice under cold water.
2. In a pot, combine rice, bone broth, and salt.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed.
4. Fluff the rice and serve as a tasty side dish. Don't forget to add the butter!!!!

3. Bone Broth Hot Chocolate:

This is a sign to UPGRADE your traditional hot chocolate with some high quality bone broth and protein powder. Do this, and you’ll have yourself creamy, mineral-rich, warm & satiating beverage!!! We show you how to make it in this video. 

Recipe: Cozy Bone Broth Hot Chocolate Ingredients:

• 1 cup chicken bone broth (we use @fondbonebroth)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp cacao powder
• 1/2 cup milk of choice (I use cashew milk or grass-fed whole milk or coconut milk)
• 1/2-1 scoop of protein of your choice (chocolate protein is best here!)
• 1 scoop collagen (note: if you go with chocolate collagen then you probably don’t need the 1 tbsp of cacao powder)
• dash of cinnamon (“don’t forget the cinnamon” @thejenjones 🤣)
•  optional: few pieces of high quality chocolate chips

YOU CAN SIMPLIFY IT EVEN FURTHER WITH JUST:

• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup bone broth
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• Sweetener of choice (e.g., honey or maple syrup)

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, heat milk and bone broth over medium heat.
2. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
3. Add sweetener to taste.
4. Pour into a mug, sip, and enjoy the comforting fusion of chocolate and bone broth.

4. Bone Broth Stew/Soup:

A classic way to incorporate bone broth is by using it as the base for hearty stews and soups. The collagen-rich broth adds depth of flavor and nutritional value to your favorite recipes.

Recipe: Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew Ingredients:

• 2 cups bone broth
• 1 lb chicken, diced
• Assorted vegetables (carrots, celery, potatoes)
• Salt and herbs to taste

Instructions:

1. In a pot, combine bone broth, diced chicken, and vegetables.
2. Season with salt and your favorite herbs.
3. Simmer until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
4. Serve hot for a comforting and protein-packed meal.

Credit: Inspired by Epicurious

5. Bone Broth Pasta :

Give your pasta dishes a protein boost by incorporating bone broth into your tomato sauce and pasta of choice!!! This not only enhances the flavor but also adds a nutritious punch.

Recipe: Bone Broth Tomato Sauce & Pasta Ingredients:

• 1 box of Banza pasta
• 2 cups bone broth
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• Garlic, onion, and herbs for flavor
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine bone broth, crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and herbs.
2. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour over your favorite pasta for a protein-infused meal.

Credit: Adapted from Wellness Mama

Incorporating bone broth into your diet doesn't have to be boring. These creative recipes offer a tasty way to increase your protein intake while enjoying diverse and flavorful meals. Try them out, and let the healing powers of bone broth elevate your culinary adventures!!!!