maintaining a robust immune system is essential. Enter Lemon Turmeric Bombs—a delightful and potent blend of ingredients designed to enhance your health and vitality. This guide will walk you through the process of making these immune-boosting bombs, perfect for serving 5.
Ingredients
To prepare Lemon Turmeric Bombs, you will need the following ingredients:
- Fresh Lemons: 2 large (about 200g)
- Fresh Ginger: 2 inches (about 50g)
- Fresh Turmeric: 2 inches (about 50g) or 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- Honey: 2 tablespoons (adjust to taste)
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (helps with turmeric absorption)
- Water: 1 cup (plus more as needed)
Grocery List
When shopping for your Lemon Turmeric Bombs, ensure you have:
- Fresh lemons
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh turmeric or ground turmeric
- Honey (preferably raw)
- Black pepper
- Water
Cooking Guide and Instructions
Follow these steps to create your Lemon Turmeric Bombs:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash the lemons, ginger, and turmeric thoroughly. If using fresh turmeric, peel it.
- Juicing:
- Cut the lemons in half and juice them into a measuring cup, ensuring you remove any seeds.
- Grate the ginger and turmeric using a microplane or fine grater.
- Blending:
- In a blender, combine the lemon juice, grated ginger, grated turmeric, honey, black pepper, and water.
- Blend on high until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more water until desired consistency is reached.
- Straining (Optional):
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher to remove any pulp.
- Freezing:
- Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or until solid.
- Serving:
- To serve, pop out a bomb and dissolve it in hot water for a soothing drink or enjoy it as is for a refreshing shot.
Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes
- Freezing Time: 6 hours
Nutritional Information
Each serving of Lemon Turmeric Bombs contains approximately:
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 8g
This recipe is rich in vitamin C from lemons and anti-inflammatory compounds from ginger and turmeric, making it an excellent choice for boosting your immune system.
Useful Tips and Notes
- For added sweetness, consider using maple syrup instead of honey.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Store any leftover bombs in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
- These bombs can also be blended into smoothies for an extra health boost.
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Incorporating these Lemon Turmeric Bombs into your daily routine can help fortify your immune system while tantalizing your taste buds. Enjoy this refreshing and healthful treat!
