Frozen Immunity Cubes (Vitamin C Smoothie Cubes)
Servings: 8 servings
These frozen immunity cubes are made with vitamin C–rich fruits and vegetables like oranges, papaya, pineapple, mango, and cauliflower. Blend once, freeze, and add to smoothies for an easy, whole-food way to support your immune system.
Ingredients
- 2 oranges peeled and halved
- 1 cup papaya cubed or sliced
- 1 cup pineapple cubed
- 1 mango cubed
- 1 cup orange cauliflower florets see notes
Instructions
- Place ingredient into the blender in the order given.
- Puree until smooth. It should not need any liquid because of the oranges, but if it does, add a little water or orange juice.
- Spoon into two 16-well ice cube trays, about 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons per well. Freeze until firm, at least 3-4 hours, or overnight. Transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container. Will keep for several weeks in a normal freezer, or up to six months in a deep freezer.
- When ready to use, add 4 Vitamin C Smoothie Cubes to your favorite smoothie to replace 1/2 cup fruit. Add more or less cubes depending on preference.
Notes
- Substitute any vitamin C-rich fruit or vegetable, such as strawberries, sweet bell pepper, cauliflower, cantaloupe, kiwi, or others in place of 1+ of the fruits listed above. Nutrition information will change with any substitutions.
- Frozen fruit and cauliflower can be substituted for the fresh fruit.
Nutrition
Serving: 4cubes, Calories: 52kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 194mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 532IU, Vitamin C: 53mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1mg
