Ginger and Turmeric Cubes

When it comes to health and wellness, especially during the winter season, ginger and turmeric are two powerhouse ingredients known for their numerous benefits.

Mornings tend to be rushed and with time being our biggest excuse – and often valid, it’s wise to prepare ahead to make prioritising your health and wellness part of your morning routine.

When combined with the purity and potency of Young Living Essential Oils, these ingredients can elevate your daily wellness routine to new heights.

Benefits of Ginger and Turmeric:

Ginger and turmeric have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties. Ginger is renowned for its ability to aid digestion, reduce inflammation, and alleviate nausea, while turmeric is known for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

These cubes can simply be added to a hot cup of water, tea or even your smoothies!

TIP This recipe works best blended in a high-speed blender or NutriBullet. You will also need a fine mesh strainer to strain out the ginger and turmeric pieces left after blending. You can sweeten the cubes to taste using honey if you desire.

NOTE: The cubes can be kept up to one month and can be removed from the tray and be placed in an airtight container if desired.

MAKES approx. 12 cubes (depending on the size of your ice cube tray)
PREP TIME 15 – 20 minutes
FREEZING TIME 6 hours to overnight 

Ingredients 

¾ cup lemon juice (from approx. 3 – 4 lemons) 

¼ cup filtered water 

10cm piece (approx. 10gm) fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped 

10cm piece (approx. 10gm) fresh turmeric, peeled and coarsely chopped 

4 drops lemon oil (optional, to taste)  

1 drop ginger oil (to taste)

1 – 2 tbsp maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice (optional, to taste)   

Method 

1. Blend all the ingredients together on high until the ginger and turmeric have been broken down.
2. Strain the mixture by pouring it over a glass bowl or measuring jug so that any unblended bits are strained out.
3. Pour the liquid into an ice cube tray and freeze for 6 hours to overnight.
4. Add one frozen cube to warm/hot water or tea in the mornings.