Feel-better popsicles are just the thing that’s needed during this cold season. They pair well with chicken soup, chamomile tea, piles of tissues, and excessive coughing, sneezing, and Netflix binge-watching.
I hope it’s not the case, but perhaps you’re starting off the new year with a head cold. I’m just coming off my third of the season, the fog lifting a bit, my head less of a puddle. Generally, hot liquids are my lifeline when I’m sick, though I found this last time around I wanted something cold to soothe my aching throat. These immune boosting popsicles were just the thing. They pair well with chicken soup, chamomile tea, piles of tissues, and excessive coughing, sneezing, and Netflix binge-watching.
Step by Step Guide to Making Immune Boosting Popsicles
Prepare Ingredients:
Peel and roughly chop the ginger and turmeric (if using fresh). Dice the mangoes into small pieces.
Blend Ingredients:
In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice, orange juice, diced mango, ginger, turmeric, and honey.
Blend Until Smooth:
Blend the mixture until completely smooth.
Fill Popsicle Molds:
Pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds.
First Freeze:
Place the molds in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes or until they are just firm enough to hold a popsicle stick.
Insert Popsicle Sticks:
Insert a popsicle stick into each mold, making sure it stands straight.
Complete Freezing:
Return the molds to the freezer and freeze until the popsicles are completely set, which should take at least a few hours.
Serve:
To serve, briefly dip the popsicle molds in warm water to release the popsicles.
Feel Better: Immune Boosting Popsicles for the Cold Season
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
Description
Feel-better popsicles are just the thing that’s needed during this cold season. They pair well with chicken soup, chamomile tea, piles of tissues, and excessive coughing, sneezing, and Netflix binge-watching.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3 cups diced mango (from 2 large or 4 small very ripe mangos)
- 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2-inch piece of turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped (or 2 tablespoons ground turmeric)
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and roughly chop the ginger and turmeric (if using fresh). Dice the mangoes into small pieces.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice, orange juice, diced mango, ginger, turmeric, and honey.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until completely smooth.
- Fill Popsicle Molds: Pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds.
- First Freeze: Place the molds in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes or until they are just firm enough to hold a popsicle stick.
- Insert Popsicle Sticks: Insert a popsicle stick into each mold, making sure it stands straight.
- Complete Freezing: Return the molds to the freezer and freeze until the popsicles are completely set, which should take at least a few hours.
- Serve: To serve, briefly dip the popsicle molds in warm water to release the popsicles.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, substitute honey with agave syrup or maple syrup.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the mixture to remove any fibers or bits before freezing.
- You can add a pinch of black pepper to enhance the absorption of turmeric.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 180 mins
- Category: Dessert, Health
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
