Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Cubes

# What You'll Need:

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

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

05 - 1 cup filtered water

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

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

02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and no large pieces remain.

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

04 - Pour the strained liquid into an ice cube tray, filling each compartment evenly.

05 - Freeze for at least 2 hours or until cubes are completely solid.

06 - Pop out 2 cubes per serving. Dissolve in a glass of warm water, add to smoothies, or enjoy as a concentrated wellness shot.

01 -

Having ready-to-go wellness shots means I actually stick to healthy habits instead of forgetting until Im already feeling run down
The combination of spicy ginger and bright lemon wakes up my senses better than coffee on sluggish mornings

02 -

Fresh turmeric stains everything it touches. I have permanently marked towels, countertops, and once my favorite wooden spoon. Wear an apron and clean up immediately
Straining is nonnegotiable for texture. I tried skipping this step once and ended up with fibrous chunks that ruined the drinking experience

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If you can find young ginger at Asian markets, use it. The skin is thinner and the flavor is less fibrous than mature ginger
Freeze your ginger and turmeric roots before blending. They actually grate and blend easier when frozen