The Brightside: Blueberry Immune-Boosting Fruit Straps
In our latest Brightside, Natalie Benbow from @postnatalie_ shares a smart lunchbox hack. These homemade blueberry fruit chips are a fun snack kids will love.
Made with real blueberries, elderberry for immune support, and a splash of bone broth, they’re packed with hidden nutrients. Blend, spread, dehydrate, and crack — perfect for little hands and busy days. Save this recipe for your next lunchbox prep!her go-to lactation cookie recipe—nutrient-packed to support milk supply and perfect for mums to grab between feeds and playtime.
Kids can join the fun too—this simple recipe is great for
little helpers!
Blueberry Immune-Boosting
Fruit Straps
Ingredients:
¼ cup elderberry syrup (or elderberry concentrate)
½ cup bone broth (unflavoured) or 1/2 tbsp of concentrate
1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
1 tbsp lemon juice (vitamin C boost)
Method:
1. Add everything to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
2. Pour mixture onto a lined baking sheet or dehydrator tray.
3. Spread thin and even.
4. Dehydrate at 100c for 2 hours or bake at the lowest oven setting with the door cracked until set and peel-able.
5. Allow to cool before cracking into chips and storing in an airtight container.
Alternatively bake for a little less time, cool, cut into strips, and roll into straps.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week (or refrigerate for longer
Natalie Benbow
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BHSc Nutritionist and Mumma of 3.
Helping mums navigate their postpartum health.
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