Immune-Boosting Elderberry and Zinc Smoothie for Vitality
A nutritious smoothie packed with elderberry and zinc to boost your immune system and enhance vitality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elderberry juice
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon zinc supplement (or zinc-rich food)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- In a blender, combine elderberry juice, banana, spinach, zinc supplement, Greek yogurt, and honey.
- Add ice to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but best consumed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg