Elderberry Popsicles for Sore Throats
Servings: 8 popsicles
Popsicles for sore throats are my favorite freezer stash: echinacea tea, elderberry syrup, fresh orange and lemon juice and raw honey, poured into molds. Cold, soothing and ready to grab when a scratchy throat shows up.
Ingredients
- 4 bag echinacea tea
- 3 ½ cup water boiled
- 4 tbsp raw honey
- ½ cup elderberry syrup
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp 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 molds evenly. 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.
- If you don't have a popsicle mold, you can make these with paper cups and popsicle sticks as well.
- Juice whole lemons and oranges for the most nutrition + no added sugar.
- You may use another herbal or medicinal tea for your popsicles, yet I like to use echinacea as it is an ancient remedy for cold like symptoms.
Nutrition
Serving: 1popsicle, Calories: 47kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 50mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 52IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 0.2mg
