Peep, Peep.

Peep, Peep.

_Peep, peep!  That's the sound that signifies the sure return of spring for me.  Right now the spring peepers are in full chorus in our backyard, singing their tiny froggy love songs for all to hear.  Combined with the uncustomary early warm weather, life is good right now in the Northeast.

The sunshine has brought more neighborhood strolls and hilly hikes.  Keeping up with two kids and two dogs (often way ahead of me as I meander looking for early spring plants) usually leaves me craving something cool to drink.  Yep, it's smoothie season!

Last week the kids and I pretended we were mad scientists and created a super yummy herbal smoothie that is a great immune booster as well.  I don't know about you, but I always seem to get sick with changing seasons as my body adjusts to the new temps.  Here's what we came up with:

Elderberry Blast Smoothie

1 cup Yogurt
1 cup frozen (or fresh) berry mix.  Ours had blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries
1 banana
1/4 cup Elderberry Syrup or 1/2 cup dried Elderberries
1 dropperful Echinacea tincture
2 tspns Cinnamon Powder


-Mix together in a blender or food processor to desired consistency and you have a delicious immune boosting treat.  Substitutions and experimentation with the recipe is strongly encouraged. :)

Happy Spring!

Kristin