During this season of stuffy noses and sore throats, we created a soothing recipe for Elderberry Popsicles. This naturally sweetened popsicle is full of cold and flu fighting ingredients. We made this natural remedy into a popsicle to maximize its relief-giving potential and make it fun for kids to enjoy as well.
Fighting a Sore Throat through Elderberry
Black Elderberry can be cooked and turned into a syrup. This syrup is used to treat cold and flu symptoms through its many nutrients: antioxidants, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. This syrup is a great addition to green smoothies, Smoothie Cubes with Elderberry Syrup, or taken by the spoonful once a day.
You can buy elderberry syrup at most drug stores nowadays. Just make sure to read the labels to see what they actual put into it and how much elderberry is actually in it. You can also make your own elderberry syrup for a fraction of the price.
In our Elderberry popsicles for sore throats, the syrup works with other natural ingredients to relieve cold symptoms and boost the immune system at the first signs of a cold, or even once the cold has already been caught.
Popsicle Ingredient Super Powers
This Elderberry popsicle recipe has a varsity list of ingredients, each chosen specifically for their flu-fighting powers. Drum roll please….
- Echinacea: shortens the duration of a cold and reduces the odds of developing a cold.
- Raw Honey: raw, local honey adds a load of antioxidants, as well as antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Basically it provides energy and bacteria-fighting molecules to the body. It is also a natural soother for sore throats. (Check out this great article on raw vs. processed honey)
- Fresh Orange Juice: contains vitamin C, a vitamin giant in combating sickness.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: also full of vitamin C, because we can’t get enough.
- Elderberry Syrup: antibacterial, anti inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that make it a great addition to any cold/flu fighting remedy.
Make my homemade Elderberry Syrup.
Wellness Through Plants
Have we convinced you to make these pops and ease your sore throat? On top of the rawkstar ingredients in these popsicles, they are also naturally sweet (thanks, honey!), and a delicious treat.
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Elderberry Popsicles for Sore Throats
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- 4 bags echinacea tea
- 3 ½ cups water (boiled)
- 4 tablespoon honey
- ½ cup elderberry syrup
- 1 cup orange (juice)
- 1 tablespoon lemon (juice)
- 1 tablespoon ionic zinc ()
Instructions
- Place tea bags in a large glass measuring cup or bowl. Pour boiling water over the bags. Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes, or as directed on package. Remove tea bags and gently press any liquid from the bags back into the cup or bowl. Allow to cool until it is still hot to the touch, but not too hot.
- Stir in the raw honey and allow to dissolve. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Refrigerate until very cold. Stir again, then fill popsicle sleeves. Lie flat or in a shallow pan and freeze until firm - 3 to 4 hours, or overnight.
- Enjoy one popsicle per day to boost immune system to prevent or soothe a cold or sore throat.
Notes
- If you are new to elderberry or echinacea, consult your physician before consuming.
Tamara
where can you buy ionic zinc?
Simple Green Smoothies
Hay Tamara! I'd try Amazon, they seem to have literally everything.
Patti Ohlsen
I live in the south. It is rare for us to have the availability of elderberries. I would appreciate recipes for the more common berries as: blueberries, strawberries, maybe pineapple, etc.
Simple Green Smoothies
Hi Patti. This recipe expressly calls for elderberry syrup because black elderberry (sambucus nigra) is known for its immune-boosting properties. It can be cooked and turned into a syrup that is used to treat cold and flu symptoms through its many nutrients: antioxidants, vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin C. Elderberry syrup also has antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties, so it really packs a punch when you or a family member is feeling under the weather.
As we point out above, you can buy elderberry syrup at most drug stores nowadays. Just make sure to read the labels to see what they put into the syrup and how much elderberry is actually in it. You can also make your own elderberry syrup for a fraction of the price. We have the recipe for that here: https://simplegreensmoothies.com/elderberry-syrup. If you plan to make the syrup yourself, we recommend buying elderberries from Mountain Rose Herbs (https://mountainroseherbs.com/elder-berries) and if you are having trouble finding elderberry syrup at your local drug store or specialty grocery store, Mountain Rose Herbs also sells syrup (https://mountainroseherbs.com/elder-berry-syrup).
As far as recipes that contain other types of berries (or other fruits, such as pineapple 😉 ), we have TONS of awesome recipes. If you're looking for popsicle recipes specifically, you can copy + paste this into your browser: https://simplegreensmoothies.com/?s=popsicles. But also know that if there is any smoothie recipe you love, you can definitely pour it into popsicle sleeves or molds and simply turn it from a smoothie into a popsicle. If it's berry recipes you're looking for, you can find those here (https://simplegreensmoothies.com/?s=berry) or just click on the recipe tab at the top of the page and type whatever fruit you have on hand into the Search bar. Happy blending! 🙂
Josh
Yum! Great idea! Can’t wait to try these!
Simple Green Smoothies
Hope you love them!
Amber
Is it 4 ounces or 1/4 cup of the elderberry syrup?
Simple Green Smoothies
Hi Amber! The recipe calls for 4 fluid ounces of elderberry syrup, which equals 1/2 cup. We apologize for the confusion, the recipe has been updated. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! 🙂
Jamie L
I am new to simple green smoothies! It is about time that I start to take better care of myself. And, what a fantastic way to start taking care of myself with simple green smoothies! I’m super excited to make the elderberry popsicles. Some of the ingredients, I’ve never heard of. I’m sure the taste is delicious!
Simple Green Smoothies
Way to take charge of your own health, Jamie! Check out the recipe for links to most of the ingredients (the ones you haven't heard of, you can purchase online). You're going to love the pops. You got this!!
Dawn Shalick Hargrett
Looking forward to making this recipe with my new blender!
Simple Green Smoothies
Kale yeah!
Atlanta
I forgot to mention this recipe also looks good. It’s definitely cold and flu season at work and home and I don’t want to get sick!
Simple Green Smoothies
These will def help you ward off the cold and flu!
Atlanta
Thanks for publishing this. My daughters been sick for about a month and maybe this will help cure her.
Simple Green Smoothies
We hope it does help!
Erin
Popsicles as medicine is a genius idea! Definitely going to try this when my babe gets a bit older.
Simple Green Smoothies
They are a great natural remedy for the little ones!
Dani Mitchell
All right, I haven't technically made these popsicles yet but based on the recipe above... I can tell they will be a winner! Raw honey, elderberry, lemon juice, orange juice... come on! It's got all the thing that'll boost the immune system and heal the throat. Super excited to make these once I get popsicle order arrives ( I just placed it... I couldn't wait).
Simple Green Smoothies
Woo hoo! Have you made the pops yet?
Christina
I can't wait to make these. Got to keep this house healthy this winter.
Simple Green Smoothies
A healthy house in the winter is a challenge but def not impossible! Hoping your family loved the pops!