Sore Throat Popsicles – are the perfect frozen treat to give your toddler or kid when they are under the weather or have a sore throat! Made with 5 immune-boosting ingredients, these popsicles are loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

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Sore Throat Popsicles

These Sore Throat Popsicles are the perfect frozen treat to give your toddler or kid when they are under the weather or have a sore throat!

They are made with 5 important ingredients – elderberry syrup, coconut water, honey, freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice. These ingredients help soothe a sore throat as well as aid in hydration and help boost the immune system to shorten the symptoms of the common cold or flu.

Plus, they taste delicious and both my kiddos gave them two (albeit sick) thumbs up!

Sore Throat Popsicles Video

Watch this video to see step-by-step instructions on how to make these popsicles!

Ingredients for sore throat popsicles.

Reasons to Love these Popsicles

  • sick kid-approved
  • naturally sweetened
  • have natural electrolytes for hydration
  • high in immune-boosting compounds
  • loaded with antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties
  • soothes sore throats
  • tasty
  • easy to make
  • packed with vitamin C
  • make now – store for later
  • can be served to kiddos who are sick or as preventive maintenance
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Popsicle Ingredients

  • Elderberry Syrup: is naturally high in immune-boosting compounds and has been shown to help relieve and shorten the duration of cold and flu symptoms. I use this brand of elderberry syrup for this recipe, and there is also a children’s version as well. Elderberry syrup is great for when you are sick or taken before you get sick as a preventive measure.
  • Coconut Water: has natural electrolytes and a good amount of potassium, which helps keep you hydrated and replenishes fluids when sick.
  • Honey: is really the key ingredient in this recipe. Raw honey is loaded with antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties, which help with inflammation and soothe sore throats. You can use raw honey or Manuka honey in this recipe.
  • Lemon Juice: one freshly squeezed lemon has 53 milligrams of cold-fighting vitamin C. You will need to use freshly squeezed lemons to get the full benefits.
  • Orange Juice: has a little more vitamin C than lemons, which when combined with help prevent or limit the duration of the common cold. You will need to use freshly squeezed oranges to get the full benefits, not processed juice.

How to Make these Sore Throat Popsicles

  • Mix Together: place all ingredients into a jar or bowl and mix together. I have found shaking the ingredients together makes it easier for the honey to get mixed in without staying clumpy.
  • Pour into Molds: pour the popsicle mixture into popsicle molds or popsicle sleeves.
  • Freeze: place the popsicles in the freezer and let harden for at least 4 hours.

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Get the recipe: Sore Throat Popsicles

5 stars (9 ratings)
These are the perfect frozen treat to give your toddler or kid when they are under the weather or have a sore throat!
Prep: 5 minutes
Freeze Time: 4 hours
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 5-6 tbsp raw honey
  • 5 tsp elderberry syrup
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  • Place all of the ingredients into a jar or bowl, and mix until combined.
  • Pour mixture into popsicle molds or sleeves.
  • Place the popsicle molds into the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Notes

Age: 1 year and up
Storage: can be stored in the freezer for up to 4 months. 
Yield: This makes roughly 12 ounces of popsicle mixture which makes 4 popsicles using these sleeves. You might have to adjust quantities depending on how big or small your popsicle molds are. 
Serving: each of these popsicles has 1 1/2 teaspoons of this brands elderberry syrup in them. Per the manufacturers label, children who are sick can have up to 4 teaspoons of this brands elderberry syrup per day. That means kids can have 2 – 3.5 ounce popsicles a day. 

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