Spring Superfoods: Pairing Bone Broth with Seasonal Ingredients

Spring is here — and we’re craving fresh, vibrant produce and lighter meals to re-energize our bodies after winter. But that doesn’t mean you have to ditch your daily bone broth practice!

From healthy springtime meals to refreshing snacks and drinks, your cozy companion during colder months also pairs beautifully with the delicate flavors spring has to offer.

Let’s explore why bone broth deserves a spot on every springtime menu and share our favorite seasonal recipes.

🙌 5 BONE BROTH BENEFITS FOR EVERY SEASON

So, why is bone broth good for you?

It all starts with a slow simmer.

When you cook animal bones for 12+ hours, you pull out all the beneficial nutrients hiding in bone marrow. This creates a wellness elixir packed with collagen, amino acids, minerals, and electrolytes.

Your ancestors loved bone marrow; now science supports that old-school wisdom. Studies show its nutritional superstars:

Support Gut Health. The collagen in bone broth helps seal and calm the gut lining, which can improve digestion, balance your microbiome, lower inflammation, and help heal leaky gut.[*][*][*]
Strengthen Immunity. Essential amino acids and minerals help your immune system stay resilient.[*][*][*]
Improve Joint Health. Collagen reduces joint pain and stiffness, helps treat osteoarthritis, and delays osteoporosis progression.[*][*][*][*]
Boost Hydration. Natural electrolytes prevent dehydration and overhydration, especially as temps rise.[*][*]
Nurture Your Glow-Up. As nature’s best source of dietary collagen, bone broth supports healthier skin, hair, and nails from the inside out.[*][*][*][*]

When you pair these bone broth health benefits with spring superfoods, you’re not just eating seasonally — you’re nourishing in a way that’s more aligned and intentional.

🤔 WHY EAT SPRINGTIME FOODS?

Our ancestors ate what was seasonally available; it’s how our bodies are designed to thrive. Picking fruits and vegetables at their peak ripeness ensures you get the freshest flavors and the most nutrients.

Plus, eating with the seasons supports local farmers, saves money, and helps you live more sustainably. It’s a win-win for your health and your community!

💡 HOW TO FIND SEASONAL PRODUCE

Here’s how to choose the best whole foods for your easy springtime meals:

Visit your local farmers’ market. What’s in season is what’s on display.
Look for grocery store sales. In-season abundance usually means lower prices in the produce section.
Check out the Seasonal Food Guide. This free online tool and app highlights what’s in season in your area at any time of the year.

Now that we’ve covered the why, let’s dive into all the healthy bone broth recipes you can create using spring’s nutrient-dense gems.

🌷 FRESH SPRINGTIME RECIPES WITH BONE BROTH

Cooking with bone broth doesn’t limit your creative culinary juices to just soup. It’s easy to whip up healthy spring recipes when you start with in-season produce like:

👑 ASPARAGUS: SPRINGTIME ROYALTY

Ah, asparagus — the elegant green spear that signals the start of spring! These crunchy yet tender stalks are a natural source of prebiotic inulin fiber to support a healthy gut.

👉 Want a simple springtime recipe?

When sauteing asparagus, deglaze the pan with bone broth to coat the tender spears in a deep, rich sauce.
Try our Creamy Lemon Pasta with Spring Vegetables recipe. It combines asparagus and other favorites from this list into one easy, tasty dish!

Asparagus’s delicate, slightly grassy flavor pairs so well with savory bone broth — it’s chef’s kiss!

🌱 ARTICHOKES: SO WORTH IT

Did you know that George Washington and Thomas Jefferson both grew artichokes at home?[*]

Though they may look intimidating, their nutty-sweet flavor and fiber-rich goodness make them a prized springtime food.

👉 Try them out! Swap the stock in this simple spring recipe for Braised Artichokes from New York Times Cooking with bone broth. You’ll want this one on repeat all season.

🥬 LEAFY GREENS: THE FOUNDATION OF HEALTH

Dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, dandelion greens, and watercress are some of the best nutrient-rich food choices. They’re bursting with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support a healthier you.

👉 Pair them with these simple bone broth recipes:

Blend greens into gut-friendly bone broth smoothies like our Kale & Chard Green Smoothie.
Sauté or wilt greens with a splash of bone broth to bring out their flavor. Add them to grain bowls, sandwiches, spring ramen, pasta — you name it.
Use your favorite green in our Mediterranean Chickpeas with Spinach recipe.

Leafy greens are endlessly versatile, making them an effortless addition to your springtime meal ideas.

🥔 NEW POTATOES: NEW YOU

Young new spring potatoes are a time-saver when you’re in a crunch! Because their skins are more delicate, you don’t have to peel them. And you still get that crave-worthy creamy interior.

👉 Try our Beefy Roasted Potato Wedge recipe for an instant crowd-pleaser.

🫛 FRESH PEAS: A SPRINGTIME STAPLE

Don’t sleep on fresh peas — sugar snap, snow, and English peas are spring’s unsung heroes. Loaded with fiber and plant-based protein, they add a sweet, crisp pop to any dish.

Plus, they work well whether you’re team beef or chicken bone broth.

👉 You’ll be peased with these simple spring recipes:

Lightly sauté peas in bone broth, herbs, and butter (or bone marrow if you’re extra!).
Cook rice, quinoa, or risotto in bone broth for extra nutrients and flavor. Stir in peas for a bright, seasonal twist.
Blend peas, mint, lemon zest, and bone broth into a springy “hummus,” perfect for crackers, veggies, or toast.

Pea protein is also a fantastic option if you’re going lighter with your meals or doing a bone broth cleanse.

❤️ BEETS: AN UNDERRATED SUPERFOOD

This earthy, vibrant veggie is a nutritional tour de force! It’s full of essential minerals, vitamins, and fiber — and the edible greens boast more iron than spinach![*]

Known for supporting energy, circulation, and relaxation, beets also promote bone strength, reduce inflammation, and offer key nutrients during pregnancy.[*] Pretty impressive for one humble root!

👉 You can’t beat simple bone broth recipes like our Beet, Ginger, & Coconut Smoothie or Golden Beet and Bone Broth Overnight Oats.

🌸 RADISHES: CRISP, PEPPERY PERFECTION

If radishes are too peppery for your tastes, try them in the spring when they’re most delicate. Incredibly versatile, these pretty pink roots are the crown jewel of springtime cooking.

👉 Here are some healthy spring recipe ideas using radishes:

Slice thin and enjoy raw for a crunchy kick in salads, tacos, and sandwiches.
Quick-pickle them for burgers, grain bowls, or bone broth instant ramen.
Roast radishes in ghee or ultra-healthy beef tallow for a low-carb potato swap.
Sauté in bone broth until they soften. Their sharp bite adds contrast to the rich broth.
Try sliced raw radishes with butter or ghee and flaky sea salt. It’s one of our favorite springtime food ideas inspired by classic French hors d'oeuvres.

👀 Psst! Some fans say peppery radishes make bone broth taste better with every sip. Worth a try?

💚 LEEKS: A SPRING UNDERDOG

When cooked, leeks have a mild onion-like flavor and turn silky, buttery, and slightly sweet. Their tender white stalks elevate a simple bone broth recipe with subtle depth.

Bonus: Leeks contain inulin, a natural prebiotic that boosts gut health.

👉 Try them in our Brothy Noodle Bowl recipe. They add an elegant twist that won’t overpower the other delicate ingredients in this light dish.

🍓 STRAWBERRIES: THE SWEET SIDE OF SPRING

Strawberries hit their peak between April and June in most regions, bringing sweet flavor and a boost of vitamin C. They’re not an obvious bone broth pairing, but don’t count them out!

👉 Start with a healthy bone broth recipe — like our Watermelon and Blackberry Bone Broth Popsicles or Berry and Hemp Heart Smoothie — and just sub in strawberries. It totally works. 😉

🍑 APRICOTS: LATE BUT WORTH THE WAIT

Apricots show up late in the season, but their juicy sweetness and soft texture make them perfect for springtime recipes that carry into a chill bone broth summer.

👉 Here’s how we like to use them:

Layer fresh apricots into a Quinoa Power Parfait with Greek yogurt, nuts, seeds, and honey.
Swap water for bone broth in this Chicken Tagine With Apricots and Almonds recipe from Epicurious for an unforgettable dinner.

These springtime bone broth recipes will keep your healthy meals and snacks exciting all season!