These Immune Bombs are a fabulous remedy to make ahead of the cooler weather. They are quick and easy to make and store well in the freezer. If you’re feeling under the weather or just want to get ahead with immune support during the flu season, you can use these to make a fast, no fuss immune supportive, anti-inflammatory tea.
Add the ice block to boiling water, mix in Manuka honey (I love the Barnes Natural’s range if you are in Australia, it’s Aussie made so you’re supporting local beekeepers and has the most beautiful flavour) or another raw medicinal honey and take a moment to relax and enjoy instant immune support!
Warning – the turmeric can stain (hands, benches, plastics). Wash in warm soapy water. Also sunlight helps remove the stains if utensils do become yellowed.
Health benefits
Turmeric & Ginger – The turmeric is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral. This, combined with the anti-inflammatory and warming effects of ginger, means that both are wonderful for treating the congestion associated with respiratory infections.
Lemon – Lemon obviously donates a little hit of vitamin C. But it is the zest that impresses the most. Lemon zest is very nutrient dense, an amazing antioxidant and is very anti-bacterial too. It is also very good for stimulating digestion and breaking down mucous. This is why where ever a recipe calls for lemon juice, I always try to incorporate the zest too.
Sea Salt – supports hydration
Black pepper – Black pepper is replete with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Coconut oil – The principle medium chain fatty acids in coconut, lauric and capric acid, are anti-inflammatory and support immune and digestive health. The fat also helps the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and active compounds in the turmeric.
Cinnamon – Cinnamon is showing some promising results as an antiviral. It is an anti-inflammatory, warming herb with many antioxidants.
Honey – Honey has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation, promote healing and reduce infection. But not all honey is created equal! Processed honey has NO medicinal qualities. Only real, raw honey possesses these properties, with some types of honey more potent than others. Manuka honey is a type of honey which is potently antibiotic and is receiving much attention in the medical community for its medicinal qualities. Look for a MGO of 400+ -550+ for high grade immune support. I use Barnes Natural’s brand if you are in Australia (you can buy it in store or online at Chemist Warehouse).
The final ingredient to help your body heal is REST. Stop and take the time to sip slowly at this hot cup of tea and allow your body the opportunity to heal. Get enough sleep and give your immune system the chance to fight infection.
Make these Immune Bombs ASAP so they are ready to grab from the freezer at the first hint of a sore throat, cold or feeling run down!
Health benefits
Turmeric and ginger are renowned for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Combined with the vitamin C from lemon, black pepper for better turmeric absorption, and honey for its soothing, antimicrobial benefits, this recipe delivers an immunity-enhancing drink to help your body thrive.
Ingredients
This recipe brings together immune-supportive ingredients such as fresh turmeric, ginger, lemon, and black pepper, which aid in combating inflammation and improving digestion. Coconut oil adds healthy fats that help the body absorb the turmeric’s curcumin, while cinnamon adds warming spice and balances blood sugar levels.
How to make Immune Bombs
Blend the turmeric and ginger together until finely minced. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the honey) and blend until smooth. Freeze the mixture in ice cube trays for easy, grab-and-go portions. When ready to enjoy, place a cube in a mug, add boiling water, stir to dissolve, and mix in honey to taste.
Serving suggestions and how to store
Simply drop a frozen Immune Bomb cube into a large mug or thermos, add hot water, and stir to create a nourishing drink. These cubes can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container, making them easy to prepare whenever needed.
Vary this to suit your dietary needs
For a coconut-free version, substitute the coconut oil with ghee, which provides similar health benefits and a rich, buttery flavour. You can also adjust the amount of honey or opt for a different natural sweetener, depending on your preference.
Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements.
Important
This information is solely for informational purposes and is not intended to take the place of medical advice. Always seek the advice of your health care professional if unwell. Please consider, whilst I would love to help each and every one of you, I am not able to offer individual health or medical advice.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp fresh turmeric root – can sub with 1 tsp ground if you can't source fresh
- 2 tbsp ginger root – fresh (scrubbed or peeled)
- 2 lemon/s – zest and flesh (no pith or seeds)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 60 ml coconut oil (¼ cup)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- manuka or raw honey – to taste
Method
- In a high speed blender or food processor, add the turmeric and ginger and finely mince. If using a Thermomix 10 seconds, speed 8. Scrape sides and repeat if neccesary.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (except the honey) and puree on high for a good minute. If using a Thermomix, blend 20 seconds, speed 9. Scrape the sides and repeat a few more times until smooth.
- Freeze in cubes.
Serve
- Place a cube from the freezer into a large mug or thermos. Add boiling water and stir to dissolve the cube.
- Then mix in the manuka honey to taste.
Store
- Airtight in the freezer.
Variations
Coconut-free
Replace the coconut oil with ghee.Let me know what you thought of these potent Immune Bombs in the comments below…
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Kristie Collins says
This is a brilliant idea Georgia!! Thank you 🙏
One question: Do you have a ‘sacrificial’ high speed blender that you only use for Turmeric?? I am seriously considering getting one just for turmeric. If I did – what should I get? Obviously I wouldn’t want it to be super expensive because it would only be used for one thing.
Well Nourished Team says
Hi Kristie, so glad you love this idea! I don’t have a dedicated blender…just wash it out with warm soapy water afterwards.
Janet says
This sounded amazing and thought I would give it a try. I am in the middle of making it and cannot find when the coconut oil is added. Is it added in with all the other ingredients and then whizzed up for a minute, or is it added later with the honey, when serving?? I have read through the recipe several times, but cannot find when to add the coconut oil. Help please, I am halfway through making it.
Janet says
Thanks Georgia for changing the recipe instructions which makes it clear now that the coconut oil is added with the other ingredients. After I sent my previous comment/query to you, I noticed there was a video and so realised then that the oil was added at that point. I completed my immune bombs and popped them in the freezer and tried one today with honey. Mine were darker in colour than yours because I used turmeric powder – I think next time I will try the fresh turmeric – but I still got the impact of how good these are. A great thing to have handy in the freezer for when winter strikes and you want to up your immune boosting goodness. I did find it a messy process as the turmeric stains easily, so I think wearing gloves is a good option and I found, as you stated, that by stripping down and washing my Thermomix in hot soapy water, the stains came out – though my MC has a yellow tinge to it even after washing, but hopefully will come good eventually. Thank you for this great recipe.
Well Nourished Team says
Thanks Janet, really happy they turned out for you and you loved them 😊
Angela Jordan says
I’m suffering from sinusitis so made these yesterday and popped one in some boiling water with Manuka 400 + (brand you suggested). I slept like a baby last night and not much coughing overnight. Woke up this morning and managed to rid my chest of that nasty phlegm so feeling better today. Thank you Georgia! Keep sending through immunity recipes! I’ll make those lemon bliss balls today too and I like the look of the pineapple smoothie. No issue with turmeric stains – I used fresh turmeric so easier to work with I think(although expensive). I would like to grow my own.
Well Nourished Team says
Hi Angela, this is wonderful to hear, I’m so happy that you’ve had so much improvement from these immune boosting recipes!
Marjorie says
Thank you so much for sharing G, this is an awesome wholesome recipe! Look forward to having it as a staple for the family every year! The flu finally got me – Found some fresh turmeric yay! (yeap definitely will look into growing my own too) so I finally made my first batch and happy I didn’t have to wait for it to ice! just rinsed the remains from my blender into a cup for my first cuppa and it’s very lovely especially on the throat and feeling good. My first time to buy expensive Manuka Honey but worth it considering it’s for our health! and deserving for this recipe. Can’t wait to serve it up for the family! God bless G.