Even if you are a firm believer in the benefits of adding elderberries to your diet, sometimes it’s a bit hard to accept their strong flavor. But Shanda Amundsen, a health professional and owner of G.R.A.C.E. Elderberry Co., has created a product that lessens that bitter taste.
Cinnamon Elderberry Syrup is made with all natural, organic ingredients. There are no thickening agents, preservatives, sweeteners or corn syrup. Dried elderberries from Ukraine, Croatia or Bulgaria are used to make the ODA-approved and FDA-registered syrup. (Amundsen’s purchases help support Ukrainian farmers outside the war zone.)
Amundsen suggests a daily regimen for both adults and children will help boost the immune system.
The WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise), Willoughby-based company offers more than 50 website recipes using the syrup to help get your daily fix of elderberry. Most popular uses of the syrup include lattes, teas, yogurt parfaits, smoothies and mocktails.
One of the easiest? Cinnamon Elderberry Lemonade. Just add two tablespoons of Cinnamon Elderberry Syrup to eight ounces of lemonade and stir.
Rose Elderberry Latte. This hot or cold beverage features rose petal powder and rose petal garnish. It’s pretty and decadent, and roses are said to support natural collagen. The recipe for No Bake Elderberry Syrup Power Balls calls for nut butter, honey, oats, hazelnuts, dried cherries and chia seeds. (Complete recipes are on the website.)
440-263-7915, graceelderberry.com
