Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Cubes (Printable Version)

Frozen cubes blending lemon, ginger, and turmeric for an invigorating daily wellness boost.

# What You Need:

→ 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

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

# How To Make:

01 - Place lemon juice, chopped ginger, chopped turmeric (or ground turmeric), water, black pepper, and sweetener (if using) in a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl, pressing firmly to extract all liquid while removing pulp.
03 - Pour the strained liquid into an ice cube tray, filling each compartment evenly.
04 - Place tray in freezer for at least 2 hours or until cubes are completely solid.
05 - Pop out 2 cubes per serving. Dissolve in a glass of warm water, add to smoothies, or enjoy as a concentrated wellness shot.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Youll feel like youre doing something genuinely good for yourself without spending hours in the kitchen
  • Theyre endlessly adaptable—toss them into smoothies, tea, or even plain sparkling water for an instant wellness boost
02 -
  • The first time I skipped straining, the texture was gritty and unpleasant—take the extra two minutes, its worth it
  • Fresh turmeric can stain everything it touches, including plastic containers—glass or silicone is your friend here
03 -
  • If the ginger taste is too intense at first, start with half the amount and work your way up over a few batches
  • Blend on the lowest setting first to break down the chunks before going to high—your blender will thank you
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