Better-For-You Starbucks Medicine Ball Cubes Recipe
These Better-For-You Starbucks Medicine Ball Cubes are a refreshing and soothing homemade remedy made from fresh lemons, ginger, raw honey, and coconut water. The mixture is blended and frozen into convenient ice cubes that can be added to hot mint tea for a flavorful and healthful drink, perfect for calming the throat and boosting immunity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: Makes about 20 cubes (depends on ice cube tray size) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Medicine Ball Cubes
- 5 Lemons, chopped (scrubbed and washed well)
- 1 3-inch piece of fresh ginger (scrubbed and washed well)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup coconut water
Mint Tea
- Mint tea bags or loose mint tea leaves
- Water for steeping
- Additional raw honey (optional, for sweetness)
- Lemon slices or wedges (optional, for garnish and extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: Combine the chopped lemons, fresh ginger, raw honey, and coconut water in a blender. Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Freeze into Cubes: Pour the blended mixture into an ice cube tray, filling each section evenly. Place the tray in the freezer and allow it to freeze overnight or for at least 6-8 hours until solid.
- Steep Mint Tea: When ready to enjoy, steep mint tea bags or loose mint tea leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes to extract the flavor.
- Add Medicine Ball Cubes: Drop two of the frozen medicine ball cubes into the hot mint tea. Stir gently until the cubes have melted and blended thoroughly with the tea.
- Garnish and Serve: Add additional raw honey or a squeeze of fresh lemon to taste, if desired. Serve the tea immediately and enjoy the soothing, refreshing beverage.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less raw honey according to your preference.
- Use organic lemons and ginger for the best flavor and health benefits.
- The coconut water adds natural electrolytes, but you can substitute it with plain water if preferred.
- These ice cubes can also be used in cold teas or diluted juices for a flavor boost.
- Store the medicine ball cubes in an airtight container or covered tray to prevent freezer odors from affecting the flavor.
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