Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Cubes

# Ingredient List:

→ Citrus

01 - 3 large lemons, juiced (about 3/4 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)

# Steps:

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 completely smooth.

02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl, pressing down to extract all liquid and remove pulp fibers.

03 - Pour the strained liquid into an ice cube tray, carefully filling each compartment to near the top without overflowing.

04 - Place the tray in the freezer and freeze 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. Transfer remaining cubes to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 2 months.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

Having these ready in the freezer means you can actually stick to a wellness routine instead of letting fresh ginger go bad on your counter
The bright zesty flavor wakes you up better than coffee some mornings, and your body will thank you for the anti-inflammatory boost

02 -

Fresh turmeric will stain your cutting board, blender, and counter bright yellow. Clean everything immediately with soap or you will have yellow spots forever.
If the mixture tastes too intense frozen, try dissolving it in warm water instead of taking it straight as a shot.

03 -

Buy ginger and turmeric in bulk at Asian markets where it is significantly cheaper than regular grocery stores
If you cannot find fresh turmeric, use the dried powder but reduce to 1 teaspoon since the flavor is more concentrated