Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Cubes

# What You'll 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 (optional)

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place lemon juice, chopped ginger, chopped turmeric (or ground turmeric), water, black pepper, and sweetener (if using) into a blender canister.

02 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and no visible chunks remain.

03 - Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl, pressing firmly to extract maximum liquid and remove pulp.

04 - Transfer strained liquid to ice cube trays, dividing evenly among compartments.

05 - Place trays in freezer for at least 2 hours or until cubes are completely frozen.

06 - Pop out 2 cubes per serving. Dissolve in warm water, blend into smoothies, or consume as a concentrated wellness shot. Store remaining cubes in freezer-safe bags for up to 2 months.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

Having wellness shots ready in your freezer means you actually remember to take them instead of letting fresh ingredients rot in your crisper drawer
The black pepper trick isn't just folklore, it genuinely helps your body absorb turmeric's compounds better

02 -

Fresh turmeric stains everything permanently, so use a dedicated cutting board and wear clothes you don't care about
The honey option makes these not vegan, but maple syrup works perfectly for plant based versions

03 -

If you cannot find fresh turmeric, ground turmeric works but use half the amount since it is more concentrated
Let the strained mixture sit for a minute before pouring, any extra pulp will settle to the bottom and you can leave it behind