Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Cubes (Printable version)

Frozen wellness cubes combining zesty lemon, ginger, and turmeric for a refreshing health boost anytime.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Citrus

01 - 3 large lemons, juiced (approximately 3/4 cup juice)

→ Roots and 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 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional

# How to make it:

01 - In a blender, combine lemon juice, chopped ginger, chopped turmeric or ground turmeric, filtered water, freshly ground black pepper, and sweetener if using.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
03 - Pass the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl to remove pulp and achieve a clear liquid.
04 - Pour the strained liquid into an ice cube tray, filling each compartment to the top.
05 - Freeze for at least 2 hours or until the cubes are completely solid.
06 - Pop out 2 cubes per serving. Dissolve in warm water, incorporate into smoothies, or consume as a concentrated wellness shot.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • You get that premium wellness shot effect for pennies, not dollars, and they actually taste good enough to crave.
  • Two cubes dissolve into warm water in seconds, making mornings feel less chaotic and more intentional.
  • The spicy ginger and bright lemon combination tastes refreshing rather than medicinal, so you'll actually want to drink them.
02 -
  • Don't skip straining unless you love grainy textures in your mouth; the pulp becomes an unpleasant surprise that ruins the clean sensation.
  • Black pepper genuinely matters here—it's not just a flavor thing, it helps your body absorb curcumin from the turmeric, so this isn't a spot to cut corners.
  • Fresh turmeric root stains your hands and cutting board bright yellow for days, so embrace the golden glow as proof you're doing something good for yourself.
03 -
  • Make a double batch on Sunday and you'll have wellness shots ready for the entire week—your future self will thank you when mornings feel hectic.
  • If fresh turmeric is impossible to find, ground turmeric works perfectly fine; use one teaspoon and blend it thoroughly so it doesn't settle at the bottom.
  • Drink these slowly enough to savor them, because rushing through a wellness shot defeats the whole purpose of the ritual.
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