The Drink You Didn't Know You Needed
What if your morning hot chocolate could also rebuild your gut lining, support your joints, and give you a slow-burning energy boost — without the crash? Welcome to Mexican-style bone broth hot chocolate: a centuries-old tradition, upgraded with the most nutrient-dense liquid in your kitchen.
This isn't a gimmick. In traditional Mexican cuisine, cacao and broths have long shared the same culinary space — rich, warming, deeply nourishing. We've simply brought them together in a way that makes sense for the modern kitchen.
Why Bone Broth Works in Hot Chocolate
The key is using a neutral, lightly flavoured broth that carries the cacao without overpowering it. Our Nourish Yourself Beef Bone Broth (The Metabolic Booster) is our top pick here — its deep, savoury base creates a remarkable umami-chocolate contrast that rounds out the sweetness beautifully. For a lighter, silkier result, our Nourish Yourself Chicken Bone Broth (The Recovery Coach) works equally well.
Both are slow-simmered from BC-sourced, grass-fed and organic bones — so every cup carries real collagen, glycine, and minerals alongside the chocolate.
The Recipe
- 1 cup (250ml) Nourish Yourself Beef or Chicken Bone Broth, warmed
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder (or 70%+ dark chocolate, chopped)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of cayenne (traditional — don't skip it)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tsp maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
- Splash of oat milk or coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)
Method
- Warm your broth in a small saucepan over medium-low heat — do not boil.
- Whisk in cacao powder until fully dissolved.
- Add cinnamon, cayenne, and sea salt.
- Sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey.
- Froth with a milk frother or blender for 20 seconds for a café-style finish.
- Pour into your favourite mug. Sip slowly.
Variations to Try
- Spiced Mole Style: Add a pinch of smoked paprika and a drop of vanilla extract.
- Adaptogen Boost: Stir in ½ tsp of reishi or lion's mane powder alongside the cacao.
- Iced Version: Let it cool, pour over ice, and top with coconut cream.
Why This Works Nutritionally
Bone broth is rich in glycine, an amino acid that supports liver detoxification and deep sleep. Cacao is one of the highest natural sources of magnesium. Cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar. Cayenne boosts circulation. Together, this drink is genuinely functional — not just a trend.
Ready to Try It?
Pick up a bag of Nourish Yourself Beef Bone Broth or Nourish Yourself Chicken Bone Broth — both delivered fresh to your door across Metro Vancouver. Or grab the 4-Pack Sampler to find your favourite base before committing to a full bag.