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August 7, 2025 · 5 min read

Grab Your Energy Drink First Thing in the Morning

A steaming mug of golden bone broth on a wooden table with vegetables and herbs nearby

Wake, get, and grab your energy drink.

Not the canned kind packed with chemicals you can’t pronounce, or the one that spikes your blood sugar before 9am. We’re talking about bone broth—a warm, golden elixir; a mineral-rich brew that your gut, joints, skin, and nervous system will actually thank you for. It will jump-start your morning and give you all the energy you need to tackle your big day.

If you’re building (or rebuilding) your morning routine, this week’s Clean State theme is your reminder to begin the day with intention. And few things deliver quite like a steaming mug of broth.

So, Why Bone Broth?

Bone broth isn’t a trend—it’s a timeless staple. Cultures around the world have simmered bones, joints, and connective tissue into healing broths for centuries. And it’s no wonder why. When done right, bone broth is:

  • Rich in collagen and gelatin — the building blocks for healthy joints, strong hair and nails, and a resilient gut lining.
  • Full of minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus — these support nervous system function and keep your bones and teeth strong.
  • A source of amino acids like glycine and proline — they help with detoxification, inflammation, and tissue repair.
  • Easy to digest and deeply satiating — perfect for balancing blood sugar and kicking off the day feeling nourished, not depleted.

What Happens When You Swap Your Coffee for Broth?

  • Less bloating
  • Minimal blood sugar spikes = more stable energy
  • Sharper focus
  • A calm, grounded start to the day
  • Glowing skin

Ready to make your own? Here’s our go-to recipe—you’ll also find it any time in our Recipes collection.

A golden, mineral-rich elixir

Classic Bone Broth

Yields ~3 quartsPrep 15 minSimmer 6–8 hours

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs bones (chicken backs, beef knuckles, marrow bones, oxtail, etc.)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • 1″ knob ginger
  • Filtered water — enough to cover bones by 2–3 inches

Optional Magic Add-Ins

  • 5–10 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 5–6 dried red dates
  • 1 knob fresh turmeric
  • 2–3 star anise pods (for a lovely pho-like broth)

How to Make It

  1. Boil & Skim

    Add bones to a large stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a medium-high boil and skim off any foam or scum that floats to the top during the first 30–60 minutes.

  2. Add the Rest

    Toss in your veggies, herbs, and any magical add-ins.

  3. Simmer Down Now

    Reduce heat to low and let it gently simmer—beef bones 8–12 hours, chicken bones 4–6 hours. (Or go full grandma and simmer overnight.)

  4. Top it Off

    Check every so often and add water if the bones become exposed.

  5. Strain & Store

    Pour broth through a fine-mesh sieve into glass jars. Fridge: up to 5 days. Freezer: up to 6 months (ice cube trays or jars with 2″ headspace work great).

Pro Tips

  • Jelled broth in the fridge = liquid collagen jackpot
  • Salt before sipping to control the flavor
  • Sip it solo or use it as a base for soups, stews, or savory oats

Morning Ritual Idea

Warm one mug of broth, add sea salt and a splash of ghee, and sip slow. Say hi to your cells. They’re smiling back.

Start your day with intention—one golden mug at a time.

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