Paleo Apple Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
Fresh turmeric and ginger are the backbone of this bright, zingy shot, balanced by the natural sweetness of apple and a splash of apple cider vinegar. It's the kind of thing that wakes you up from the inside out — warming, a little spicy, and genuinely good for you. Bottled wellness shots at the store are often loaded with preservatives, added sugars, or mystery ingredients that make label-reading a chore, so blending your own at home is a serious upgrade. Every ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and completely in line with grain-free, legume-free eating — the optional raw honey is the only add-in that needs a second thought depending on how strict you're keeping things. The process is simple: blend, strain through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag, stir in the vinegar, and you're done. Make a small batch and keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to a day, 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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