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While this is a very fun and festive time of the year it can also be a little stressful and exhausting on the body, so I’m doing my part to keep you healthy and sharing my immunity boosting turmeric, ginger + honey bomb.
This combo is an anti-inflammatory paste that you can enjoy warm as a tea or cold mixed into some fresh orange juice to give your immune system a little extra support during the holidays season.
You’re going to need an airtight container so you can store your paste in the fridge. Personally, I love using mason jars, so if I’m making a single recipe I’ll use these jars, if I double it, I’ll use these. Once the paste is made you can store it for up to 10 days in your fridge (very convenient).
Then into the jar, I combine fresh grated turmeric (if you can’t find fresh, you can sub in dried), fresh ginger, black pepper, lemon zest, and Manuka honey.
Now that’s the base recipe, but when I really want to take this immunity booster to the next level, I also add in 1 tsp of crushed garlic and dash of cayenne. Both of these ingredients are totally optional, but I do recommend them if you want to kick this immunity bomb into high gear.
As for the honey, Manuka honey* is a beautiful thing. It’s super thick, sweet, and creamy, but more importantly it has up to 4x more nutrient density then regular floral honey. Just a couple of teaspoons each day will help to boost the bodies immunity and keep the gut healthy (which is where our immunity lives).
Once all of these ingredients are mixed together, your Turmeric Ginger Honey Bomb is ready to go.
First decide if you want to roll hot or cold.
If hot is your choice, add one or two teaspoon in the bottom of a mug and then add some warm water. Be sure the water is warm and not boiling because we want to keep all of the benefits of the Manuka honey intact.
If you prefer cold, stir a teaspoon or two into your favorite fresh pressed juiced. I love the way it mixes into a glass of orange juice. Very delish!
*Because I know that Manuka honey can be a little pricey, I reached out to my friends at Wedderspoon (they have delicious, creamy, non-GMO Manuka honey) and they have agreed to offer a 20% discount code for anyone in the Clean & Delicious Community who would like to give Manuka honey a try.
You can find the honey here and be sure to enter the coupon code: MANUKAME to have your discount applied.
Turmeric Ginger + Honey Immunity Bomb
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. grated turmeric
- 1 tbsp. grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- lemon zest
- 1 tsp. crushed garlic
- a dash of cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup Manuka honey
Instructions
- Combine everything in a small airtight container and mix well.
- Add 1 tsp. of the immunity paste to warm water or fresh squeezed juice for a delicious and immunity boosting drink. Enjoy!
Agness of Run Agness Run
Thanks for sharing this immunity bomb, Dani! Ginger is packed with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which are crucial for strengthening the immune system.
Dani
It’s my pleasure. I LOVE this combo for immunity, it works like a charm.
ani
How to store this mixer in the fridge or out side? And how long i can store?
Dani
I usually store it in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Mary Lee
Dani, in my reading I understand that a little coconut oil or some fat should be added to this mixture to help our bodies get all the benefits from the turmeric. A healthy fat and black pepper both help our bodies to absorb the nutrients.
Dani
Yes! You can easily add a little coconut oil when you use this paste – that would be a great idea.
Nick
Thanks for sharing this bomb,
To make it more Blasting, I am thinking to add Cloves.
What do you think ?
P.S. I am also thinking to add all this to my Cappucino with NO added sugar.
Nick
Thanks for sharing this Health Bomb.
What about adding some Cloves
for more thermogenic effect & to speed metabolism ?
Thank you.
Lori Joyner
Thank you very much for this recipe, I found it on your YouTube channel. Can you offer any advice/warnings on adding cinnamon to this recipe? If you agree with adding the spice how much would you recommend?
Dani
I don’t think adding cinnamon would be a problem. I would start by adding 1/4 teaspoon and then you can slowly add more according to your tastes.
Cheryl Anne
I read that Ceylon cinnamon is better than the ones we use in the kitchen.
Dani
Oooooh, I’ll have to look into that. Thanks for sharing.
Mindi
Sounds awesome! Does it have to be mixed with something? Can I just take it “straight” ?
Dani
I usually mix a bit into hot water or tea:)
Genji
Aloha
How long can you keep the honey/turmeric/ginger medicine before it spoils? If it ever spoils?
Mahalo for your answers
Dani
I usually keep mine in the fridge for weeks:)
Dorothy
Hi Dani
Thank you for sharing recipes which is delicious. I need to ask your advice. My daughter is suffering from GERD and not able to have rice,spicy food, acidic food.which will cause her painful stomach cramps. Can I give her the manuka bomb recipe??
Thank you for your help which is greatly appreciated
Dani
Hi Dorothy, the manuka bomb is a bit spicy, so maybe you would be better off just giving her some plain manuka honey (which is super healing and delicious!).
Nina
Im excited to try!
Dani
Enjoy!!
Satyani
Wow!! this is similar to our traditional herbal drink in my country. We mix turmeric, tamarind, ginger and lime. Thanks for sharing! I love all your recipes! My husband is on cardiac diet and I need all these hearty healthy and delicious recipes to control his cholesterol level and of course sugar!! Thanks a lot Dani! please keep updating more super clean and delicious recipes.
Love,
Fans from Indonesia
Dani
Hi Satayani! I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipes! Lots of continued health to you and your hubby.
Karin Carney
Hi Dani, I just tried the turmeric + ginger immunity bomb as a tea and really enjoyed it. I had been searching for a good way to take turmeric on a regular basis and thanks to you I have found it. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I added a little coconut oil as they say you’re supposed to add heat, pepper and fat to turmeric for the best benefits and even though my husband doesn’t like the taste of coconut, he enjoyed the tea and said he couldn’t taste the coconut oil at all. Thank you for making all your videos so clear and easy to follow without using so many bells and whistles and crazy music in the background. I’m a new fan!
Dani
It’s my pleasure! So glad you enjoyed this video/recipe Karin. Thanks for letting me know.