Blender Bombs for Inflammation
Servings: 32 cubes
An anti inflammatory blender bomb may help naturally calm inflammation and pain, as well as provide essential nutrients, thanks to anti-inflammatory superstars turmeric, pineapple, flaxseed oil, lemon and ginger.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple
- 8 tbsp flaxseed oil
- 8 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp ginger root finely minced
- 4 tbsp raw honey optional
- 8 tsp fresh turmeric or 4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp black pepper, ground
- water if needed
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. If needed, add a little water. If there isn't 4 cups of puree, add enough water to equal 4 cups.
- Pour into two 16-well standard ice cube trays. Place in freezer for at least four hours up to overnight, until frozen solid. Pop cubes out of tray and transfer to a resealable, freezer-safe bag or container.
- To use, add 4 cubes to your favorite smoothie in place of 1/2 to 1 cup fruit. (See notes below for more info.)
Notes
- For an extra boost of bromelain (and if using a high-speed blender) don't remove the hard fibrous core of the pineapple. This is where the highest concentration of bromelain is found.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be used to replace the flaxseed oil.
- If allergic to pineapple, swap with the equivalent of fresh apples or pears, just keep the peels on.
- Canned pineapple won't contain bromelain any more, so use fresh or frozen if possible.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 39mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 1mg