Bone Marrow Honey Lollipops (2 Ingredients) + How to Reuse the Bones for Gut-Healing Broth
Bone Marrow Honey Lollipops
(2 Ingredients)
My bone marrow & honey lollipops are a simple, ancestral-inspired way to make bone marrow approachable for babies/kids and let’s face it adults could use some ancestral inspo too (;
Roasting the marrow first removes any raw flavor, enhances the sweetness, and creates a smooth, scoopable texture that blends / whips beautifully with honey.
My method also lets you reuse the roasted bones to make deeply nourishing bone broth the next day—truly zero waste.
Ingredients
4 Beef Marrow Bones
(100% grass-fed/finished, highly recommended - See “Beef Quality” Note Below for Sourcing)1-3 TBSP Raw Honey (sweetness level is up to you - most prefer a 1:1 ratio of marrow:honey while I prefer 1.5 TBSP to 4 Beef Marrow Bones for a subtle touch)
Step-by-Step: How to Roast Bone Marrow for Lollipops
1) Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 450°F
Line a baking sheet with nontoxic parchment or use a cast iron skillet.
2) Roast the Marrow
Place marrow bones on the baking sheet. (cut-side up if using canoe cut)
Roast uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
What to look for:
Marrow should be soft, glossy, slightly brown/crispy, and scoopable
It should not be bubbling aggressively or browned
If marrow is still firm, return to oven in 5-minute increments.
3) Cool Slightly
Remove bones from oven.
Let cool 15 minutes until warm but safe to handle with bare hands.
This prevents honey from melting & from the raw honey properties from being damaged when mixed.
4) Scoop the Marrow
Use a spoon to scoop marrow into a glass bowl.
Mash/mix/whip until fluffy/smooth.
You should have a buttery, spreadable consistency.
5) Mix with Honey
Add raw honey to taste (start 1-2 TBSP and adjust - most like a 1:1 ratio of marrow:honey).
Stir until fully combined.
The honey:
Naturally sweetens
Preserves the mixture
Makes it kid-palatable
6) Mold the Lollipops
Spoon mixture into silicone molds.
Insert lollipop sticks.
Level the tops with a spoon.
7) Chill to Set
Refrigerate 1–2 hours, or until firm.
Once set, unmold and enjoy.
How to Store Bone Marrow Honey Lollipops
Refrigerator
Store in an airtight container
Lasts 7–10 days
Freezer
Freeze solid, then transfer to freezer bag
Keeps up to 3 months
Option to melt the whipped honey marrow “butter” into warm, savory dishes (i.e. beef stir-fry, bean stews, etc)
How To Reuse Roasted Bones for Meat Stock & Bone Broth
Roasted bones are excellent for broth and produce a deeper, richer flavor.
Simple Stock Instructions
Meat Stock: especially helpful for those struggling with histamine intolerance, but are open to using gut healthy stock to start their gut healing journey.
Place roasted marrow bones in a large pot along with a meatier cut like osso bucco / oxtail.
Cover with cold filtered water.
Bring to a gentle simmer.
Simmer 2 hours on low.
Store in refrigerator.
Next day, scrape off the tallow (hardened disc that floats to the top) and use it as an extremely rich, nutriend-dense, and delicious cooking oil!
Simple Broth Instructions
“Bone broth”: especially helpful for those NOT struggling with high histamine, but open to using gelatin-rich broth to start their gut healing journey.
Place roasted marrow bones in a large pot.
Cover generously with cold filtered water.
Bring to a gentle simmer.
Simmer 12–24 hours on low. Intermittently pour in more filtered water to keep bones completely submerged (a lot will evaporate so keep checking in)
Store in refrigerator.
Next day, scrape off the tallow (hardened, wax-y disc that floats to the top - do not discard!) and use it as an extremely rich, nutrient-dense, and delicious cooking oil!
Meat Quality is Everything: Source Well
We are what we eat ate. And what was put into them. Antibiotics put into animals impacts our gut health and is tied to antibiotic resistance as well as other health issues.
“The diet of animals we eat has a bearing on the nutritional quality and healthfulness of the food itself”
Here is where you can locate some grass-fed / regenerative farms local to you if you want to begin your own search for sourcing quality beef bones and meat you can trust.
Why Bone Marrow + Honey Is Gut-Healing & Immune-Supportive
Bone marrow provides fats, collagen compounds, and fat-soluble nutrients that support gut lining integrity.
Honey contains natural enzymes and prebiotic compounds that support digestion.
Roasting improves digestibility and flavor without destroying nutrients.
Combining fat + natural sweetness increases nutrient absorption and acceptance in kids.
Final Notes
This is a treat-sized nutrient boost, not candy.
Great for:
Elevating savory dishes
Cooling down hot soups / stews
Immune-supportive snacking
Transitioning kids to savory foods
Roasting marrow bones makes the marrow scoopable, mild, lightly sweet, and kid-friendly, and you can totally reuse the roasted bones for broth with amazing results!
With 4 marrow bones, I made (using the resulting whipped marrow, broth, and tallow):
- 12 Bone Marrow Honey Lollis (marrow)
- 6+ servings of Korean Rice Cake Soup (broth)
- 4 servings of beef stir fry (tallow)
