The kids are heading back to school so their days will soon be filled with fun, learning and...germs. Consider rustling up these easy anti-oxidant-rich meals that include Sea Island Organics Elderberry Syrup to help your kiddos stay well this year. Elderberries are power-packed with anti-oxidants that give a one-two punch to those free radicals that want to make you sick. Punch right back with a healthy, whole foods that provide immunity support when it's most needed.
Easy Elderberry Overnight Oats
There are really only two ingredients needed to make hassle-free overnight oats - equal parts oats and your milk of choice. Adding elderberry syrup, fresh fruit, spices, nuts and raw honey takes this no-cook meal to the next taste and nutrition level. We choose blueberries or blackberries, or other fruits that are rich in anti-oxidants, when we want an extra immune strengthening boost. Our delicious and beneficial Elderberry Syrup is the "cherry on top!"
- 1/4 cup blueberries - frozen or fresh, organic
- 1/2 cup oats - sprouted, organic
- 1/2 cup milk - your choice of dairy or nut milk, organic (we like preservative-free almond milk for the added protein)
- 1/8 tsp. cinnamon or your spice blend of choice
- 1 tsp. honey - raw, local
- Sea Island Organics Elderberry Syrup -1 tsp. for babies/little ones or 1 Tbsp. for big kids/adults
Layer ingredients into your preferred jar in the order listed and cap tightly.
Refrigerate overnight (or at least 2 hours), then eat!
*optional: Add a sprinkle of granola or ground flax seeds just before eating for a lovely crunch!
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Berry Good Smoothie
Berry Good Smoothies are a mix-and-match meal that's infinitely customizable, which is perfect for those with allergies and those shopping for seasonal fruit offerings at your local farmers market.
- 1 cup blueberries - frozen or fresh, organic (or swap out blackberries, strawberries or a frozen anti-oxidant fruit mix like this one from Earthfare)
- one banana - sliced, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup your choice of dairy or nut milk OR anti-oxidant juice blend, organic (we like preservative-free almond milk for the added protein OR this beet, carrot and orange blend from Earthfare)
- 1/4 cup yogurt, organic
- Sea Island Organics Elderberry Syrup -1 tsp. for babies/little ones or 1 Tbsp. for big kids/adults
Add to blender and mix well until smooth and creamy.
*optional: add a 1/2 an avocado and 1/2 cup of sprouted oats a more filling and nutrient-dense meal
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Yo Fave Yogurt Cups
Here's another easy and healthy mix-and-match meal that can change with the season. The probiotics in the yogurt help heal and create a healthy gut to better combat the germs.
- 1 cup yogurt, organic
- 1 cup fresh fruit, organic - choose an anti-oxidant-rich fruit like blueberries or blackberries
- 1/2 cup granola, seed oil-free and organic
- drizzle of raw local honey to taste
- Sea Island Organics Elderberry Syrup -1 tsp. for babies/little ones or 1 Tbsp. for big kids/adults
Assemble the ingredients in layers and enjoy!
*optional: Sprinkle cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice or Poudre Douce on top (Poudre Douce is the spice bend you didn't know you needed - cinnamon. nutmeg, ginger and mace. Available from Charleston Spice Company.