Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Cubes (Print view)

Frozen citrus-spice cubes blend lemon, ginger, and turmeric for an easy daily wellness ritual.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Citrus

01 - 3 large lemons, juiced (about ¾ cup juice)

→ Roots & Spices

02 - 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
03 - 2-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
04 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Liquid

05 - 1 cup filtered water

→ Sweetener (optional)

06 - 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for taste)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Combine lemon juice, chopped ginger, chopped turmeric (or ground turmeric), water, black pepper, and sweetener (if using) in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
02 - Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl to remove pulp.
03 - Pour the strained liquid into an ice cube tray, filling each compartment. Freeze for at least 2 hours or until solid.
04 - To serve, pop out 2 cubes per serving. Dissolve in a glass of warm water, add to smoothies, or enjoy as a concentrated wellness shot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Morning wellness routine becomes effortless when you can just pop a cube into warm water
  • The black pepper trick actually works your body absorbs way more of turmerics benefits
  • Making a batch takes fifteen minutes but saves you from buying expensive wellness shots for months
02 -
  • Fresh turmeric stains everything including your hands, your cutting board, and your clothes so handle with care
  • Blending fresh roots without enough liquid can leave chunky bits that clog your sieve
  • The honey will harden in the freezer but dissolves perfectly when you add the cubes to warm water
03 -
  • Peel ginger and turmeric with a spoon instead of a peeler to avoid wasting the flesh right under the skin
  • Double the batch if you have freezer space because you will go through these faster than expected
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