You can easily fight off the colds and the flu with these homemade immune-strengthening gummy bears from elderberry. They’re rich in nutrients and antioxidants and everyone loves them, especially children.
They’re easy and fun to make and you can make them in the shape you prefer with the help of silicone molds.
Why elderberries?-This fruit is very nutritious and a great way to strengthen your immune system.
They’re rich in vitamins A, B, and C, as well as in potassium. They will give you an extra boost of antioxidants, which we definitely need a bunch of, especially today.
They can also be beneficial when you have the flu-elderberries were found to shorten the duration of the disease. They may also help you fight off clogged nose.
Homemade Immune Strengthening Gummy Snacks
You’ll need:
½ cup of black cherry juice, sweetener-free
½ cup of filtered water
¼ cup of black elderberry extract
120 drops of Echinacea Drops
96 drops of Vitamin D3 drops
3 tbsp of gelatine, grass-fed preferably
2 tbsp of organic honey, raw
Preparation:
Blend the Echinacea and vitamin D3 drops and then divide it through the mold you’re going to use. You can use a 60-count mold or 12 servings divided into the 60 cavities.
Next, warm up ½ of the cherry juice and all of the water at low medium heat.
Then remove it from the stove and add the honey and elderberry extract. Then add the gelatine and whisk until it’s lump-free.
Add the rest of the cherry juice and mix once more. The mixture will become thicker. Pour the gelatine mixture into the molds.
Keep the molds in the fridge for 5 hours. Remove them out from the molds-they will come out quite easy.
If they don’t, put them back into the freezer for several more minutes.
Children can take up to 4 gummies per day; if your child is younger than 1, consult your doctor first.
This is a recipe suitable for children older than 1.
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