Gut Friendly Apple Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
Fresh ginger and turmeric are two of the most celebrated ingredients for supporting a happy, settled gut, and this shot delivers both in a single bright, punchy sip. The apple brings a natural sweetness that softens the heat of the ginger and the earthy bite of turmeric, making this far more pleasant to knock back than you might expect. A small pour of apple cider vinegar rounds out the blend with a gentle tang that also supports digestive balance, while a drizzle of raw honey adds just enough sweetness to tie everything together. Blending and then straining through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag gives you a clean, smooth liquid with no fibrous bits — just concentrated, gut-friendly goodness in every sip. The whole process is straightforward and requires no special equipment beyond a blender and a strainer. Make a batch ahead and keep it in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours so your morning routine stays effortless. It's the kind of small daily habit that genuinely feels like a treat rather than a chore.
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4 servings
- 1 medium apple (such as fuji or gala), cored and roughly chopped
- 2-inch piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped apple, turmeric root, ginger root, and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a nut milk bag over a small pitcher or measuring cup. Pour the blended mixture through and press or squeeze firmly until all the liquid is extracted and the pulp is dry. Discard the pulp.
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