Boost your immune system with these easy to make and even easier to eat Elderberry Protein Bites! Bonus, no added sugar!
It’s that time of year again, the dreaded cold and flu season. Plus I hear their is still a nasty variation of the flu floating around the United States called COVID-19? . YIKES. Friends, we may be done with Covid, but it is certainly not done with us!
No wonder Elderberry is all the rage right now! Do you understand why? Ok let me tell you: Elderberry has been found to shorten the length of flu symptoms and may help decrease the ability for viruses to affect cells.
Elderberries are packed with anthocyanins flavonoids which research suggest that these are what help relieve flu symptoms. I don’t know about you, but I hate being sick. In addition, these minute berries contain active, antiviral agents potent enough to kill off viruses. Cool beans…pardon me, I mean berries?.
Our bodies need a variety of nutrients to function and when our bodes don’t have these nutrients, we get run down and become low on energy, and more susceptible to illness.
Remember just a few days ago when I ran in shorts and a tee shirt? Today we have temps in the 20’s and 5 inches of snow. Our bodies are constantly under the stresses of the environment, which by the way we have no control over. But we can take control of our health to the best of our ability!
That being said, I am doing everything I can to keep my immune system strong. Timing could not have been better for the release a brand new Protein Shake from Shaklee. If you have not tried their Life Shake yet, you may want to order this one before it sells out! It’s not only delicious in a smoothie, but wait till you try these protein balls!
Click here to grab your canister of Elderberry Life Shake. If you need to upgrade your medicine cabinet, here are a few more of my favorites immune building products! Trust me, these protein bites taste amazing paired with a warm cup of our new Triple Defense Boost or my favorite new Elderberry Tea!
Remember to tag me if you make these make these protein bites! I can’t wait to hear what you think.
IMMUNE BOOSTING ELDERBERRY PROTEIN BITES
INGREDIENTS:
- 3/4 cup Elderberry Life Shake
- 1/2 cup dates (soak them first if not soft)
- 1/2 cup Elderberries (frozen or dried will work)
- 1/2 cup oats (I used these)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
DIRECTIONS:
- If you using dried Elderberries, soak them for about 5 minutes in hot water to soften. If dates are not soft, soak them also.
- Blend all ingredients together in food processor.
- Taste, form your balls, roll in unsweetened coconut if desired or unsweetened cocoa powder. Store in refrigerator
What’s your favorite way to use Elderberries?
Do you have a favorite natural immune building product?
Have you tried the new Elderberry Life Shake? It is so yummy!
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