Kid-Friendly Ways to Incorporate Broth and Gelatine

Raising healthy kids in today’s world comes with a thousand decisions especially when it comes to food. From snacks packed with hidden sugars to meals stripped of nutrients, the convenience culture often leaves parents wondering if their children are truly getting the nourishment they need.

One of the most powerful and ancestral ways to support your child’s development is by introducing broth and gelatine into their daily meals. These foods are rich in amino acids, minerals, and gut-supportive compounds that help lay the foundation for strong digestion, resilient immunity, and healthy skin, bones, and joints.

And the best part? They don’t have to taste “healthy.” In this blog, we’ll share creative, easy and child-approved ways to incorporate these powerhouse ingredients into your kids’ everyday meals without the battles at the table.

Why Gut Health Matters for Children

Many childhood ailments, from eczema to frequent colds, behavioural challenges to tummy troubles, are connected to the gut. The gut is where food is broken down, nutrients are absorbed, and immune function is shaped. If the gut is inflamed, underdeveloped, or imbalanced, the effects ripple throughout the body.

Broth and gelatine both support the gut lining they soothe inflammation, provide amino acids that feed the cells of the intestinal wall, and help seal the gut barrier that protects the immune system.

Supporting your child’s gut doesn’t require drastic changes it starts with gentle, nourishing additions to meals they already love.

Why Broth Is a Nutritional Powerhouse for Kids

Bone broth is a natural multivitamin. It contains:

• Collagen – for skin, joints, and bones
  
  

• Gelatine – to support digestion and seal the gut lining
  
  

• Glycine and proline – amino acids for tissue repair and detoxification
  
  

• Minerals – like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus
  
  

• Electrolytes – for hydration and energy
  
  

All of this comes in a warm, easily digestible format that even picky eaters can enjoy.

Broth also helps:

• Improve appetite regulation
  
  

• Reduce food sensitivities
  
  

• Support concentration and mood
  
  

• Build resilience during cold and flu season
  
  

Why Gelatine Matters for Growing Bodies

Gelatine is a cooked form of collagen and one of the most kid-friendly ways to support:

• Digestive health
  
  

• Healthy skin, hair, and nails
  
  

• Bone strength
  
  

• Joint development
  
  

• Tissue repair during growth spurts
  
  

It’s flavourless, easy to hide in recipes, and naturally low in calories. When mixed with fruit, juice, or yoghurt, it creates fun textures kids love.

Easy Ways to Serve Broth to Children

1. Sipping Broth in a Mug
   Warm up a cup of Ossa Organic chicken or beef bone broth, season lightly with sea salt or a splash of lemon, and serve it like a warm drink in a fun cup. For younger children, use a small straw cup or thermos.
   
   

2. Broth-Based Noodles or Pasta
   Cook noodles or small pasta shapes in bone broth instead of water. It infuses the dish with nutrients without changing the flavour. Add a pat of butter or grated cheese and serve.
   
   

3. Soups They Already Love
   Add bone broth to their favourite soups tomato, lentil, chicken and rice, or vegetable blends. Replace half or all of the water or stock in the recipe with bone broth.
   
   

4. Rice, Quinoa, and Grains
   Cook rice, quinoa, or couscous in broth instead of water. It boosts the mineral content of everyday meals without making a fuss.
   
   

5. Mash and Purees
   Use bone broth instead of milk when mashing potatoes, sweet potatoes, or carrots. It creates a creamy texture while increasing nutrient density.
   
   

6. Broth Popsicles (Yes, Really)
   For kids who are open-minded or adventurous, you can make savoury frozen broth popsicles during illness recovery. Add a squeeze of lemon or ginger if they enjoy stronger flavours.
   
   

Fun and Tasty Ways to Add Gelatine

1. Homemade Jelly Cups
   Mix fresh juice (apple, orange, berry) with us gelatine and let it set in small cups or fun moulds. Add chopped fruit or yoghurt for texture.
   
   

2. Gelatine Gummy Bears or Shapes
   Create your own fruit gummies by heating fruit puree with a little honey and gelatine, then setting it in silicone moulds. These are perfect for lunchboxes or post-dinner treats.
   
   

3. Gut-Friendly Marshmallows
   Use gelatine, honey, vanilla, and water to make soft, fluffy marshmallows at home. These can be roasted or added to hot drinks.
   
   

4. Add to Smoothies
   Dissolve gelatine in warm water and stir into smoothies. It adds thickness and protein without any noticeable taste.
   
   

5. Yoghurt Pots with Gelatine
   Stir a little dissolved gelatine into yoghurt and let it set in the fridge for a pudding-like texture. Add berries or coconut for crunch.
   
   

Sample Day: A Gut-Loving Meal Plan for Kids

Breakfast

• Scrambled eggs with ghee
  
  

• Bone broth-cooked porridge with stewed apples
  
  

• Herbal tea or filtered water
  
  

Morning Snack

• Berry gelatine gummies
  
  

• Handful of cashews or almond butter on apple slices
  
  

Lunch

• Chicken noodle soup made with bone broth
  
  

• Rice or pasta cooked in broth
  
  

• Steamed broccoli with sea salt
  
  

Afternoon Snack

• Natural yoghurt pot with gelatine, honey, and fruit
  
  

• Carrot sticks or cucumber slices
  
  

Dinner

• Grass-fed meatballs or chicken with mashed root veg
  
  

• Gravy or sauce made with reduced bone broth
  
  

• Frozen fruit lollies with orange juice and gelatine
  
  

Tips for Picky Eaters

• Start small. Use just a tablespoon or two of broth in soups or sauces to begin.
  
  

• Make it fun. Use colourful bowls, character-themed moulds, or “taste tests” with siblings.
  
  

• Don’t talk about it. Avoid labelling it as healthy or explaining too much. Just serve and let them enjoy.
  
  

• Mix it into familiar foods. Kids notice texture more than taste, so smooth textures help.
  
  

• Use rewards for trying. A sticker chart or token system for trying new foods can build curiosity.
  
  

How Often Should Kids Eat Broth and Gelatine?

There are no hard rules, but many families aim for:

• 1–2 cups of broth per day for children over 1
  
  

• Gelatine treats 2–3 times per week
  
  

• Broth-based meals 3–4 times per week
  
  

Even occasional inclusion can make a difference, especially when replacing processed snacks or sugary drinks.

Broth and Gelatine During Illness

When children are sick, hydration and easy-to-digest nutrients become crucial. Broth and gelatine can support recovery by:

• Replacing lost fluids and electrolytes
  
  

• Providing protein for tissue repair
  
  

• Supporting the immune system
  
  

• Calming an upset stomach
  
  

Warm broth with a pinch of salt is often better tolerated than solid foods. Gelatine can act as a natural electrolyte gel when mixed with juice and sea salt.

Why Parents Choose Us

Our products are slow-made, deeply nourishing, and crafted for real life.

• Broths are simmered for 24+ hours
  
  

• Gelatine is made from grass-fed beef, without additives
  
  

• Packed in glass for purity and sustainability
  
  

• No fillers, MSG, or preservatives
  
  

• Trusted by families across the UK
  
  

We create foods that fit into your child’s life not the other way around.

Small Additions, Big Impact

The key to supporting kids’ gut health isn’t perfection. It’s consistency. It’s about adding small, healing foods to what they already enjoy not reinventing every meal.

Bone broth and gelatine are timeless tools. They offer nutrition in a gentle, non-invasive way that children can grow with. Whether you’re making a warm soup on a winter day or fun gummies for school snacks, you’re doing more than feeding your child. You’re helping their body build strength, resilience, and balance from the inside out.

Every cup of broth. Every spoon of jelly. Every bite of a homemade gummy. It all counts.

And they’ll never know how healthy it really is unless you tell them.