I'm not sure about you but I try to find every way I can to get in some good stuff into my kids diets.
Green Smoothies. Check.
MultiVitamins. Check.
Fruit + Veggies. Well...that's hit or miss, depending on day + child.
When I saw an idea for Ningxia Gummies I knew I had to try my hand at them.
I wanted to incorporate Elderberry in my gummies because that's one of the best things we can take especially during the Winter. Elderberry syrup is a powerful antioxidant known for its immune building properties. It is full of vitamins A, B, & C which help fight against flu, colds, viruses, and other common illnesses. When taken daily it helps prevent sickness but if sickness does occur it helps to shorten the duration, eliminate symptoms, and speed up recovery.
To read more on Elderberry Syrup: Click HERE
Elderberry sounds like another powerhouse I know...NINGXIA RED!
Combine the 2 plus some honey and gelatin and you've got yourself a winner!
Ingredients:
Elderberry (I buy mine here)
If you don't have Elderberry, pick a good juice. Tart Cherry is an excellent idea.
Raw or Local Honey
Silicone Molds and dropper
**You could also add in some Orange Vitality or Lemon Vitality as well to up the power of these little bears.
Do you even know what all the benefits of Gelatin are?
I HAD NO IDEA!
"Gelatin contains a high percentage of glycine, a non-essential amino acid and inhibitory neurotransmitter, which is known to decrease anxiety and to promote restorative sleep”
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Directions:
Boil 1/4 cup of Elderberry
In a glass measuring cup or bowl, add 2 tbsp of gelatin and set aside.
Once the Elderberry is boiling, pour it over your Gelatin.
Now. Whisk it like you mean it.
And QUICK.
Add 2 TBSP Honey to the mixture and continue whisking.
Pour in 1/2 cup of Ningxia. Continue Whisking.
Once everything is all whisked together, start dropping into molds.
Move quickly because the gelatin will start to set up.
Don't overfill like I did right there...do you know how hard it is to drop AND take a picture?
Also...make sure your dropper has enough in it to fill each mold.
One dropper can fill about 3 holes.
Some of my first ones had bubbles on top.
And while this isn't detrimental, it isn't as pretty as non bubbled gummies.
Allow to set up in the fridge for about an hour then flip your molds over and they'll pop right out!
And there you have it!
Antioxidant packed gummies for your littles.
Serving Size:
10 Gummies has 1 tsp of Elderberry (which is a serving for a child) and almost half an ounce of Ningxia.
My kids drink 1-2 ounces of Ningxia daily so I'll just give them a smaller serving of the Ningxia in addition to the dummies.
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