Here’s a simple homemade collagen-rich recipe you can make with just a few ingredients. It’s designed to support skin, hair, nails, and joint health naturally. 🌿
🥣 Homemade Collagen Recipe
Ingredients
- 2–3 pounds of beef or chicken bones (with marrow)
- 1–2 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (helps extract minerals and collagen)
- Water to cover bones
- Optional: garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, herbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Bones
- Roast bones at 180°C (350°F) for 20–30 minutes for extra flavor (optional)
- Combine Ingredients
- Place bones, veggies, vinegar, and spices in a large pot or slow cooker
- Add enough water to cover everything
- Simmer
- On the stove: simmer gently for 12–24 hours
- Slow cooker: low for 12–24 hours
- Skim off any foam or impurities
- Strain & Store
- Strain the liquid into jars
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for several months
- The liquid will gel when cooled—that’s the collagen!
- Use
- Drink as a warm broth
- Add to soups, stews, or smoothies for a collagen boost
🌟 Tips
- Adding apple cider vinegar helps extract more collagen and minerals from the bones
- Longer simmering = more gelatinous, collagen-rich broth
- Use bones with joints and connective tissue (like knuckles or chicken feet) for maximum collagen
💡 Why It Works
Collagen comes from gelatin in the bones and connective tissue. Drinking bone broth regularly may:
- Support skin elasticity
- Strengthen hair and nails
- Support joint and gut health
If you want, I can give a quick 5-ingredient version that’s ready in under 1 hour—less traditional, but still collagen-rich and tasty.
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