Bone Broth on Mounjaro and Wegovy: Why It’s Worth Having in the Cupboard
Not hungry on Mounjaro or Wegovy? Bone broth is protein you can sip: small, warm, savoury and ready in a minute. Here’s when to have it, how to make it and how it compares with protein shakes and bars.
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You know you should eat. You just… don’t fancy it. A full plate looks like a mountain. A protein shake looks like a dessert you didn’t order. And by 4pm you realise you’ve had a coffee and half a cracker. Sound familiar?
If you’re on Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide), you’re not imagining it. The NHS says these medicines work for weight loss by reducing your appetite and helping you feel fuller for longer. Brilliant for the plan. Less brilliant when you still need to get some protein in.
This is where a mug of bone broth earns its place in the cupboard. It’s protein you can sip. Small, warm, savoury, no chewing, ready in a minute. Here’s why people on the jab search for it, when to have it and how to make it.
Why bone broth makes sense when you’re not hungry
When your appetite is low, the question isn’t “what’s the healthiest meal?” It’s “what can I actually face?” Bone broth ticks a lot of boxes:
- Small volume. One tablespoon in a mug of hot water. No pint-sized shake to get through.
- Savoury, not sweet. When sweet stuff feels sickly, a savoury mug is a different story.
- No chewing. Some days chewing feels like admin. Sipping doesn’t.
- Ready in a minute. Kettle, spoon, stir. Done.
- Not just a drink. Stir it into soups, scrambled eggs, rice or coffee and you’ve added protein without adding more food to the plate.
The 2025 joint advisory on nutrition for GLP-1 therapy from four US obesity and nutrition societies lists muscle and bone loss as a challenge with these medicines, and names “adequate protein intake and strength training to preserve lean mass” as one of its priorities. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass, and our Pure Beef Bone Broth Powder is high in protein: 9.6g in a single tablespoon.
Bone broth vs the usual GLP-1 protein snacks
Search “Wegovy protein drinks” or “GLP-1 protein snacks” and you’ll mostly find two things: regular protein shakes and protein bars. Plus the odd carton of liquid broth. Here’s how they stack up when your appetite has packed its bags.
| Our bone broth | Regular protein shakes | Protein bars | Carton broth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | Savoury and warming | Usually sweet | Usually sweet | Savoury |
| Protein | 7.7–9.6g per tablespoon | Comes in a big glass | Comes with a lot of chewing | Varies a lot – check the label |
| Serving size | You choose: half a tablespoon for half a mug | One big serving | One whole bar | Open a carton, use it up |
| Ingredients | Short. Pure Beef is 99.8% beef bone broth + 0.2% sunflower lecithin | Often a long list | Often a long list | Varies |
| Sweeteners | None in Pure Beef | Common | Common | Not usually |
| Chewing needed | No | No | Yes | No |
| Goes into food | Soups, eggs, rice, sauces, coffee | Mostly sweet things | No | Soups and sauces |
| Storage | One pouch in the cupboard, 30 mugs | Tub or bottles | Wrappers everywhere | Bulky cartons, fridge once opened |
The bit nobody talks about? Flexibility. On a low-appetite day, a whole shake can feel like a chore. With a powder, you make exactly as much as you can face. Half a tablespoon makes half a mug. Still protein. Nothing poured down the sink.
“Bone marrow” or chicken? Which broth to pick
If you’ve typed “bone marrow Mounjaro” into Google, you’re almost certainly after beef marrow bone broth – the rich, deep, proper-gravy kind. Here’s how much protein each of our broths gives you in one tablespoon:
Protein per 10g tablespoon (one mug).
- Beef Marrow is our award-winning sipper. Seasoned with rosemary, thyme and sea salt, it tastes like a proper Sunday roast in a mug. About 39kcal a mug. Read more in our beef marrow broth guide.
- Chicken + Vegetable is the gentle, herby one, made with free-range chicken and no added salt. A Taste of the West Gold winner, and the answer if you searched “chicken broth Mounjaro”.
- Pure Beef is the stealth one. Neutral flavour, no added salt, no fillers, no sweeteners, 96% protein by weight. It disappears into coffee, smoothies, soups and sauces.
Every one is slow-simmered for up to 16 hours, from grass-fed, pasture-raised beef or free-range chicken, and every batch is tested.
How to make it
Add 1 tablespoon (10g) of broth powder to a mug.
Pour over 250–300ml of hot water.
Give it a good stir. Not feeling a full mug? Use half a tablespoon and half the water.
Want it tastier? Try a squeeze of lemon, black pepper or a few chilli flakes. We’ve got 12 easy ideas to make bone broth taste better.
When to have bone broth on Mounjaro or Wegovy
There’s no magic hour. The best time is whenever you’d otherwise have nothing. A few easy slots:
- Morning: protein in your coffee. Breakfast feels impossible? Stir a tablespoon of Pure Beef into your coffee. Same coffee, plus 9.6g protein. Try The Broffee, or read our protein coffee guide.
- Mid-afternoon: the 4pm mug. That slump where you’d normally grab a biscuit? A warm mug of Beef Marrow instead. Here’s the 4pm desk mug.
- Evening: a mug instead of a heavy snack. When a big supper feels like too much, a savoury mug is a cosy way to wind down. Try the 9pm ritual.
- In food: small plate, more protein. Stir broth into golden scrambled eggs, cook rice in it, or make a ten-minute broth ramen.
Everyone’s different on these medicines, so your prescriber, GP, pharmacist or a dietitian is the right person to ask about what and how much you should be eating – and to talk to if you’re struggling to eat or drink.
Questions people ask
Can you drink bone broth on Mounjaro?
Bone broth is a food, and the NHS says you need to eat a healthy, balanced diet while taking tirzepatide or semaglutide. A mug of bone broth is an easy way to add protein to that. If you have questions about your own diet on the medication, ask your prescriber or a dietitian.
Is bone broth better than protein shakes on Wegovy?
If sweet shakes have lost their appeal, bone broth wins on taste: savoury, warm and small. You also choose the size – half a tablespoon for half a mug – and Pure Beef has no sweeteners and just two ingredients.
When should I drink bone broth?
Whenever suits you. Popular slots are in your morning coffee, as a mid-afternoon mug or in the evening instead of a heavy snack. For how many mugs, see how much bone broth a day.
Do you have to drink bone broth hot?
The classic is a hot mug, but you don’t have to sip it at all. Pure Beef has a neutral flavour, so it goes into coffee and smoothies, or into soups, eggs and rice.
How much protein do I need on Mounjaro?
There’s no single number that’s right for everyone, so ask your prescriber or a dietitian. Our guide to how much protein you need explains the general UK guidance.
Is bone marrow broth the same as bone broth?
Beef marrow bone broth is a type of beef bone broth – richer and deeper in flavour. Our Beef Marrow broth gives you 7.7g protein per tablespoon.
Can I put bone broth in coffee?
Yes. Pure Beef is made for it: neutral flavour, 9.6g protein per tablespoon. Stir it into hot coffee and you won’t taste much difference.
Our pick
For sipping, it’s Beef Marrow Bone Broth Powder (£24.99). Rich, seasoned with rosemary, thyme and sea salt, and our award-winning hero. For your morning coffee and sneaking protein into food, add Pure Beef Bone Broth Powder (£24.99): 9.6g protein per tablespoon, two ingredients, no sweeteners. Mix and match any broths and save up to 15%.
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Related Reading
- High-protein savoury snacks
- How to increase your protein intake
- Bone broth protein powder
- How much bone broth a day?
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