These immunity bombs were born out of sheer necessity. Whenever I share my Lemon Ginger Honey Syrup recipe, a handful of people always want to avoid honey. With the option to add honey later, these cubes will make both camps happy. So let’s make them!
The ingredients
Citrus – I used oranges and lemons but you can use just either or.
Ginger – Ginger contains the anti-viral compound Gingerol.
Turmeric – Turmeric includes the compound Curcumin which is known for its anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic properties. You can use the root or the powder but try to use the organic variety.Black pepper – Pepper contains Peperine which helps in the absorption of Curcumin.
How to make these frozen immunity cubes
Peel the oranges and, optionally, the lemon. Then, simply blend all the ingredients until fully incorporated. Next, pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for up to 3 hours or until frozen. My ice cube tray measures about 2 teaspoons per cube.
Once ready to use, put the cube on top of 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!
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Immunity Bombs
Ingredients
- 2 oranges I used navel
- 1 lemon
- 3 teaspoons minced ginger / 2 inch root
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder / 2 inch root
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Peel and cut the citrus into quarters.
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend till fully incorporated.
- Next pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for up to 3 hours or till frozen.
- Once ready to use, put on top of a strainer on a mug and pour boiling water over it. The bomb will melt and you can strain away the fiber. The immunity tea is ready to drink!
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Notes
- Feel free to use any type of oranges. 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 root as well.
- These are perfect for meal prep so you can store them in a zip top bag in the freezer for easy access.
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