Amazing 60 Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones

If you’re constantly buying those plastic tubs of jerky treats and wondering exactly what artificial stabilizers went into them, stop right now! I totally get it. My own fussy little terrier, Buster, started needing a little extra joint support last year, and that’s when I dove headfirst into making our own simple, powerhouse snacks.

Forget the complicated recipes; we’re making the best Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs you can imagine. Trust me when I say gelatin gummies are a game-changer. They’re perfectly chewy, super easy to mold, and pack so much goodness your dog will think you bought them from some fancy boutique shop.

The secret is really just using quality bones and letting time do the hard work. They’re so simple, and you’ll feel amazing feeding your best friend something so pure.

Why You Need These Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs

Honestly, once you make one batch of these yummy, jiggly snacks, you’ll never go back to kibble toppers again. The main reason I keep making these is purely for Buster’s mobility, but the benefits stack up fast!

You want homemade, right? You want control over the ingredients. Here’s exactly why these gummies are becoming a staple in our snack drawer:

• They are packed with natural collagen! That slow simmer pulls out all the good stuff from the bones, which is wonderful for keeping skin supple and coat shiny.
• Ultimate joint support. If your dog is getting older or is super active (like mine!), that gelatin is pure gold for hips and knees. Think of it like a little cushion in every chew.
• You know exactly what’s going into them—zero fillers, powders, stabilizers, or weird preservatives you can’t pronounce. Just bones, water, vinegar, and gelatin. That peace of mind is priceless.
• They freeze beautifully and travel well in a small container, making them the perfect training reward on longer walks or hikes. Need a great training recipe? Check out my Chicken Parsley Joint Support Jerky for something drier!
• They are surprisingly easy to digest since they are basically concentrated broth!

Gathering Ingredients for Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs

Okay, this is where the magic starts, but don’t let the long simmering time scare you—the prep work is maybe fifteen minutes, twenty if you’re really chatting on the phone while you work. You don’t need a ton of stuff, but the ingredients you *do* use are what make these Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs so effective.

Here’s what you’ll need sitting on your counter once that broth is done:

• Four cups of beef or chicken bones—I’m telling you, marrow bones are the absolute best if you can get your hands on them!
• One gallon of water. Don’t skimp here; we need a lot of liquid to reduce down.
• Two tablespoons of good old unfiltered apple cider vinegar. This isn’t for flavor, believe it or not!
• And the setting agent: a quarter cup of good quality, unflavored gelatin powder. You can’t substitute this part, or they just won’t set up into that perfect gummy texture.

Ingredient Notes and Collagen Boosting Tips

When I first started making broth, I just used whatever bones my butcher had lying around. But if you are serious about boosting that actual collagen content—which is the whole point for healthy joints—you need to be strategic about your poultry choice.

If you’re going with chicken or turkey broth, definitely look for chicken feet or backs. They are full of the connective tissue we want to extract. They absolutely boost the final collagen count! Also, a great little trick I learned? If you want the final gummy to have a deeper, nuttier flavor, roast those bones in the oven until they are nice and dark brown before you ever put them in the stockpot for the 24-hour simmer. It really develops the flavor profile!

Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs

Now that you have your bones ready to go, let’s get this broth cooking. Remember, the longer this simmers very slowly, the more collagen you are extracting. This is the part that requires patience, but thankfully, it’s mostly hands-off time! When I walked Buster this morning, I realized I forgot to reduce the heat last night, but wow, the kitchen still smelled amazing. Don’t worry if you need to top up the water during the process; we just want the bones submerged.

If you are interested in a recipe that’s quicker for training sessions, take a look at my Beef and Carrot Lean Jerky. But for these gummies, we stick to the slow method!

Phase 1: Simmering the Bone Broth Base

This is where we pull all the minerals and collagen out of those bones. It takes commitment, but it’s worth it.

1. First things first: Get your bones and that gallon of water into a big stockpot. Don’t forget the two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar! That little bit of acid is your friend here—it helps leech out all the good stuff.
2. Get the heat up so it just reaches a boil. Don’t let it go wild!
3. As soon as it boils, turn that heat way, way down. We are talking a whisper of heat—a bare, gentle simmer where you see just a bubble break the surface every few seconds. Let this go for a full 24 hours, or even 48 if you’re feeling dedicated.
4. Keep an eye on the liquid level! If it drops a ton, just add a little more water to keep those bones covered.
5. Once your simmering time is up, carefully strain the whole mess through a fine-mesh sieve. You must discard the bones and all the solid bits. You should end up with about six to eight cups of beautiful, gelatinous broth.

Phase 2: Activating Gelatin for Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs

This next part is tricky for people new to gelatin, so pay close attention! Boiling the gelatin actually damages its setting power, so we have to be gentle here. We only need four cups of that finished broth for this step.

5. Pour exactly four cups of your strained broth into a separate saucepan. Now, take your quarter cup of unflavored gelatin powder and sprinkle it evenly right over the top of the *cold* broth. Don’t stir it in yet!
6. Let that sit untouched for five minutes. This is called ‘blooming,’ and it allows the powder to hydrate. After it blooms, turn the heat on super low and stir constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the liquid looks clear and totally uniform. Seriously, do not let it boil, or you’ve wasted your time!

Phase 3: Molding, Setting, and Storage

We are almost done! Time to turn that liquid into the chewy treats our dogs adore.

7. Pour that warm, liquid mixture into your silicone molds. Make sure you use fun bone shapes if you have them, or just small squares work fine too.

8. Pop those filled molds right into the refrigerator. They need a good long chill—at least four hours is required until they are totally firm and jiggly, not sticky at all.
9. Once they are set, gently pop them out of the molds. Store your beautiful **Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs** in an airtight container in the fridge. That’s where they stay happy!

Essential Equipment for Perfect Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs

You might think making something this healthy requires a million specialized tools, but honestly, it really doesn’t! A lot of the equipment needed is probably already in your cabinets waiting for you. Since the process involves both a super long simmer and then a quick set, you need a couple of different vessels, but it keeps things clean and organized.

Before you start simmering, grab these basics. Trust me, having them ready makes the 24-hour part much less stressful!

• You absolutely need a large stockpot. Seriously, bigger is better because you start with a full gallon of water and those bones! You don’t want soup sloshing over the sides when it starts to boil.
• When it’s time to separate the broth from the solids, you need a good fine-mesh sieve. If your sieve holes are too large, you’ll end up with bone dust in your final gummies, and that’s not fun to chew on.
• You’ll need a standard saucepan reserved just for melting the gelatin later. Make sure it’s small enough that you can easily pour from it later without splashing!
• And the most fun part: your silicone molds. I really prefer the flexible silicone ones over hard plastic molds because they let you pop out those firm gummies so much easier once they are set. If you don’t mold them, you can always just pour the liquid into a shallow dish, let it set, and then cut it into cubes later on, but molds are way cuter!

Tips for Success When Making Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs

Look, making broth for 24 hours is serious business, but making the gummies after that is where you can really tweak things to make them perfect for your pup. I’ve definitely had a few batches that were a little too jiggly or a little too soft, so I learned a few tricks along the way to maximize not just the quality but the sheer deliciousness of these treats.

Don’t just follow the numbers; use your senses! Every batch of bones yields slightly different amounts of broth, so being a little flexible helps immensely. Here are the things I always do now:

• I always use marrow bones for the richest broth. If you’re using beef bones, go for the ones with the center bone exposed. When you simmer those down, you get this incredible, thick layer of gelatin on top when it cools—that means you’ve extracted maximum collagen! It’s the best indicator that your final gummies will be super supportive.
• If your finished gelatin mixture, right before pouring into the molds, looks cloudy or has little specks floating in it, don’t panic! Just quickly strain it one more time through a coffee filter or a very fine piece of cheesecloth into a measuring cup. It cleans up beautifully, and you’ll get those perfectly clear, appealing little gummies.
• About the simmering—resist the urge to raise the heat if things are taking too long. If you boil it hard, you evaporate faster, sure, but you also evaporate flavor and potentially degrade some of those delicate nutrients. Low and slow wins this race every single time. Your house will smell heavenly for 24 hours, which is a win in my book!
• Don’t be afraid to incorporate a tiny bit of safe flavor boosters into the broth near the very end if you want to jazz it up, though the plain broth is usually what dogs prefer. For example, some people sneak in a tiny bit of parsley water or maybe even some shredded carrots during the last hour of simmering. If you’re looking for other superfoods, maybe try something like my Chicken Pumpkin Digestive Jerky next time for a different treat profile!

Storage and Making Ahead with Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs

The best part about making these Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs is that they are fantastic make-ahead treats. Once you’ve gone through the effort of simmering bones for a day, you want those gummies to last, right? Because we aren’t using any preservatives or weird chemical stabilizers, we have to be smart about how we store them.

The recipe note says they are best kept refrigerated, and I completely agree with that for daily use. They stay firm and fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for about two weeks. I usually make a massive batch—we get about sixty small gummies out of one recipe—and they vanish quickly in our house, but two weeks is the safe timeline I stick to.

Now, what if you make a double batch because you are feeling ambitious? That’s when we talk freezing! If you want to keep them longer than two weeks, you absolutely can freeze these. Spread the Gummies out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper first—this keeps them from sticking into one giant, chewy block.

Once they are individually frozen solid (this takes maybe an hour or two), you can transfer them all into a heavy-duty freezer bag or an airtight container. When stored properly this way, they last for about three months. When you want to serve them, just pull out whatever amount you need and let them thaw on the counter for about 15 minutes. They thaw beautifully and keep that perfect, satisfying chewiness without getting watery, which is a huge win in my book!

Remember, if you leave them out on the counter too long, especially if your kitchen is warm, they might get a little soft and sticky, so keep those keepers chilled!

Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Dog Treats

When you start making healthy treats like these, people always have questions! That makes sense; you want to make sure you are doing everything right for your dog. I’ve collected the most common ones I hear about these bone broth gummies and some other general homemade dog food questions here. If you made a batch that didn’t behave, check these out first!

If you’re looking for something drier, maybe for advanced training, check out my Turkey Apple Slim Jerky recipe—it’s totally different but still healthy!

Why is apple cider vinegar included in the bone broth?

This is one of those little secrets that old-school broth makers always use! Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is slightly acidic, right? Well, that acidity is key because it helps slightly break down the tough mineral structures in the bones. It coaxes the minerals and, more importantly for us, the gelatin and collagen out of the connective tissue and into your water much more effectively than plain water could.

It sounds weird because we aren’t flavoring the final product with it, but it’s just working behind the scenes during that super-long simmer. If you skip it, you’ll still get broth, but it likely won’t have that incredibly high concentration of goodness we are aiming for in these gummies.

How can I ensure my Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs are firm?

This is usually the number one troubleshooting question because nobody wants sticky goo instead of a firm gummy! If your treats don’t set properly, it almost always comes down to two things, which you need to check in order:

First, did you let the gelatin bloom long enough in the cold broth? It needs those five minutes to plump up before you ever apply heat. If the powder isn’t fully hydrated, it won’t dissolve evenly later.

Second, did you use too much broth? Remember, the recipe calls specifically for four cups of strained liquid added to the gelatin. If you had such a good simmer that you ended up with, say, 10 cups of broth, and you used all 10 cups, the ratio of gelatin to liquid will be too low, and they won’t set right. If you end up with way more broth than needed, just use four cups and save the rest in the fridge for drinking later, or slightly increase your gelatin powder for the extra liquid you plan to use.

Serving Suggestions for Your Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs

Now that you’ve done the hard work and have a fridge full of perfectly formed, jiggly treats, the fun part begins: giving them to your dog! Planning how to use these delicious Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs is almost as fun as making them, I think. They are so versatile because they are low-calorie and nutrient-dense.

This recipe yields approximately sixty small gummies, which sounds like a lot, but trust me, they disappear fast once your dog realizes what they are! I find that having a big batch ready makes training session prep so much easier.

Here’s how we incorporate these chews into Buster’s day:

• High-Value Training Rewards: These are perfect for those tricky training moments where you need your dog to be laser-focused. They are soft enough to chew quickly, so your dog gets their reward and can get right back to listening. If you need something slightly firmer for long-lasting chews, try my Beef Blueberry Training Jerky, which is a different texture entirely, but just as loved!
• Midday Payoffs: I often use one or two gummies as an easy afternoon treat when I’m working from home. It’s a nice little break for both of us, and I feel good knowing Buster is getting that collagen boost for his joints while he relaxes.
• Puzzle Toppers: Sometimes I’ll hide a couple inside a favorite puzzle toy or a snuffle mat. They are small enough to work their way out slowly, keeping him engaged for longer as he sniffs them out.

Since they are so soft, be sure to monitor your dog while they enjoy them, especially if you have a zealous chewer! They are designed to be a healthy, delicious addition to a balanced diet, not a full meal replacement, but they are definitely the most requested snack around here!

Share Your Homemade Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs Success

Now that you’ve gone through the commitment of simmering bones for a day to create these amazing treats, I really, truly want to know how they turned out! I know making homemade dog food products can feel like a commitment, but once you see how much your dog loves these chewy, healthy Collagen-Rich Bone Broth Gummy Bones for Dogs, you’ll feel like total rockstar!

Did you use beef bones or chicken feet? Did they set up perfectly after four hours in the fridge? I love hearing about everyone’s little victories in the kitchen. Don’t be shy—let me know the details!

If you followed along and these gummies were a huge hit with your pup, please take a moment and leave a rating right here on the recipe card below. Five stars really helps other busy dog owners find this simple, nourishing treat idea. If anything went sideways—maybe your gelatin didn’t set perfectly—drop a question in the comments too! We can troubleshoot together. Sometimes the humidity plays havoc with setting times, and I’ve got a few tricks ready just for that!

If you want to reach out directly with a specific question or just want to send a picture of your happy treat-eater, you can always contact me through my contact page. Happy cooking, and happy chewing for your furry friend!

Print