These immunity bombs are great for boosting immunity. Made with turmeric, ginger, and citrus, these vitamin C-rich, nutrient-packed cubes are great for meal-prepping. Then add to hot water, smoothies, or thaw and drink as immunity shots!
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Whenever I share my Lemon Ginger Honey Syrup recipe on social media, a handful of people always want to avoid honey. So, here we are! With the option to add honey later, these cubes will please both camps. Fancy a juice instead? Try my homemade immunity shot recipe.
A Quick Look at the Recipe
⏲️Ready In: 15 minutes
👪Makes: 6 cubes
🍽 Calories: 30 kcal.
📋 Main Ingredients: Turmeric, ginger, and citrus
📖 Dietary Notes: Keto-friendly.
⭐ Why You’ll Love It: These cubes are meal-prep friendly, making it so easy to get your dose of vitamin C, as well as potent turmeric and ginger.
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“I love meal-prepping these so that I can have them on hand when I need to ward off a cold or seasonal allergies. Love them!” – Zeeshan
Ingredient Notes
Citrus: I used both oranges and lemons, but you can use either one. And if you want to avoid citrus, I have a turmeric paste recipe you can make instead, featuring key ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and black pepper.
Ginger: I use the organic variety, so there is no fear of pesticide residue and no need to peel it.
Turmeric: You can use the root or the powder.
How To Make Frozen Immunity Bombs
Step 1: Peel the oranges and, optionally, the lemon. Then, blend all the ingredients until fully incorporated.
Step 2: At this stage, you can strain the mixture, or, if you’re lazy like me, freeze it with the pulp and strain when ready to drink.
Step 3: Next, pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for up to 3 hours or until frozen.
Step 4: Once ready to use, add the cube to a strainer in a mug, and pour boiling water over it. The cube will melt, and you can strain away the fiber. The immunity tea is ready to drink!
Pro Tips
- You can also use a cheesecloth or nut milk bag to squeeze every last drop of juice if you filter out the pulp when making the immunity bombs. The leftover pulp can then be used in smoothies, cake, or cookie batters for an added nutrition boost.
- Feel free to use any orange. Just make sure they are medium-sized, about the size of a tennis ball, to ensure the proper proportions.
- I used turmeric powder, but you can use the fresh root.
- These are perfect for meal prep, so once they are frozen, transfer them to a zip-top bag and store them in the freezer for easy access.
- Note that if you opt not to strain these before freezing, there will be about 12 cubes.
Immunity Bomb FAQs
Because these immunity bombs contain ingredients like turmeric and ginger, which synergistically reduce inflammation, the root cause of chronic disease, they also contain vitamin C, which helps fight infection. But by no means are these a magic bullet. Use it as a means to make your immune system resilient rather than a magic pill.
These immunity bombs can last up to 6 months. Let them solidify in the ice cube tray, then empty the tray into a zip-top bag. Pull one out as needed!
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Immunity Bombs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oranges I used medium navel oranges
- 1 lemon
- 3 inch fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder or 2-inch fresh root
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cut the citrus into quarters, and add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend till fully incorporated.
- Next, place a fine mesh sieve on top of a measuring jug or bowl and strain the mixture to filter out the pulp. You can also use a cheesecloth or a nut milk bag to squeeze every last drop. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze for up to 3 hours or till frozen.
- Once ready to use, put one cube into a mug and pour hot water on top. You can optionally add some honey. The immunity tea is ready to drink!
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Notes
- Feel free to use any orange. Just make sure they are medium-sized, about the size of a tennis ball, to ensure the right proportions.
- I used turmeric powder, but you can use the fresh root.
- These are perfect for meal prep, so once they are frozen, transfer them to a zip-top bag and store in the freezer for easy access.
- Note that if you opt not to strain these before freezing, there will be about 12 cubes.
Shah Zeeshan says
I love meal-prepping these so that I can have them on hand when I need to ward off a cold or seasonal allergies. Love them!