Frozen Immunity Cubes Recipe
Frozen immunity cubes are a versatile, make-ahead kitchen staple that combine citrus, ginger, and warming spices into a smooth, flavorful base that’s easy to use hot, cold, or blended.
Servings 12 cubes
Ingredients
- 1 navel orange peeled and chopped
- 1 lemon chopped with peel
- 1 carrot chopped
- 2 inches fresh ginger washed and chopped
- 2 cups water or coconut water
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup raw honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup coconut milk optional, for creamier cubes
Optional Add-Ins * (see disclaimer)
- Camu camu powder
- Echinacea tincture food-grade
- Food-grade diluted oregano oil (use sparingly)
Instructions
- Blend: Add orange, lemon, carrot, ginger, and water to a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Strain: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag into a bowl or large measuring cup.
- Finish: Whisk in turmeric, black pepper, honey (or maple syrup), and coconut milk if using. Stir well, pepper settles.
- Add Optional Supplements*: If using camu camu, echinacea, or oregano oil, stir them in now.
- Freeze: Pour into ice cube trays. Freeze until solid.
- Store: Transfer cubes to an airtight container. Label and use within 2–3 months.
Notes
How to Use
Hot Drink: Add 2–3 cubes to a mug and cover with hot (not boiling) water.
Cold Drink: Let cubes melt with cold water for a refreshing drink.
Morning Shot: Thaw 1–2 cubes overnight and drink straight.
Smoothies: Add 1 cube to smoothies for citrus and ginger flavor.
Note: Always stir before pouring into molds. Optional supplements are not required for the recipe to work.
