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Cold and flu season has a way of sneaking up fast, which is why I love having these elderberry smoothie cubes ready in the freezer. They’re a simple, make-ahead option that helps support your immune system using nourishing, plant-based ingredients. When life gets busy or sickness hits, these smoothie boosters make it easier to keep fueling your body well.
Feeling run down? You might also like my immune-boosting smoothie, elderberry syrup and anti-inflammatory blender bombs.
Why I Love Elderberry Smoothie Cubes
My collection of smoothie cubes was created to support specific wellness needs without adding extra steps to your day. These elderberry smoothie cubes are focused on immune support:
- Great for creating a soothing berry-forward smoothie when you’re feeling under the weather.
- Pre-portioned and freezer-friendly for quick blending
- Elderberry has been used for generations as a natural remedy, especially during times when illnesses are circulating.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe uses a small list of immune-supporting ingredients, each chosen to support seasonal wellness.
- Blueberries for antioxidants and natural sweetness
- Blackberries for fiber and rich berry flavor
- Black elderberry syrup as the immune-supporting base. You can make your own elderberry syrup of buy a reputable brand like Sambucol Black Elderberry Syrup.
- Vitamin D3 drops to support immune function, especially in winter
- Olive leaf complex for traditional seasonal wellness support
Tip: When possible, choose organic berries and leave the skins on for extra dietary fiber.
How to Use the Smoothie Cubes
These cubes are designed to make smoothies easier. Add four cubes to any of my smoothie recipes and blend until smooth. If you’re watching your fruit sugars, you can reduce the amount of fruit in the smoothie to compensate for the sweetness in the smoothie cubes.
More Smoothie Cube Recipes
Stocking your freezer with a variety of smoothie cubes is a simple way to make nourishing blends faster and more intentional. Along with Elderberry Smoothie Cubes, you can rotate options like:
Prep a few batches at once, store them in labeled containers, and mix and match cubes when blending. This helps you add targeted nutrition without extra prep, making it easier to stay consistent even on busy days.
These Elderberry Smoothie Cubes aren’t about doing everything perfectly. They’re about being prepared. Pair them with a healthy diet, green smoothies, good hydration, and rest when your body asks for it. Small, supportive habits add up—one cube at a time.
Elderberry Smoothie Cubes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ cup blackberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup elderberry syrup
- 32 drops Vitamin D-3 drops 4000IU
- 4 ounce olive leaf complex
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into two 16-well standard ice cube trays and freeze until firm enough to pop out. Remove the smoothie cubes from the trays and transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container until ready to use.
- To use, add 4 cubes per every 16 ounce smoothie.
Notes
- Other fruit or berries can be substituted for the blackberries and blueberries. Strawberries are very high in vitamin C and would make an excellent substitute.
- See this blog post for DIY Black Elderberry Syrup.
- Recipe should yield 4 cups puree. If needed, add water to get it there.
I made these because everyone seemed to be getting sick around me. I’ve been adding them to berry smoothies and they are very tasty. I’m new to olive leaf extract, but elderberry has been a staple for years. So I like learning new things– thanks!
So glad you loved the Elderberry Smoothie Cubes. This is definitely something you can make ahead of the cold and flu season to have on hand and to start early.
Thank you for the review!