Lactose Free Apple Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
This vibrant little shot packs a serious punch of fresh turmeric, ginger, and apple into just a few sips — and it's completely free of dairy in any form, so there's zero guesswork about hidden lactose. The natural sweetness of the apple balances the earthy heat of the turmeric and the sharp bite of ginger, making it surprisingly pleasant to knock back first thing in the morning. A splash of apple cider vinegar rounds everything out and gives it that tangy, zingy finish you'd expect from a proper wellness shot. The process is straightforward — blend, strain through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag, stir, and you're done. Because you're working entirely with whole roots and fresh fruit, you get a clean, bright juice without any of the fillers or preservatives that show up in bottled versions at the store. Make a batch the night before and it keeps in the fridge for up to 24 hours, so your morning routine stays effortless all week long.
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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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