Pregnancy Friendly Apple Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
This little shot packs a serious punch of fresh, functional flavor — sweet apple, warming ginger, and earthy turmeric blended together into something that feels genuinely nourishing. During pregnancy, it can be tricky to find wellness tonics that skip the sketchy additives, concentrated supplements, or unpasteurized ingredients that show up in so many store-bought options. This one keeps things clean and straightforward: whole fruit, fresh roots, cold water, and a touch of apple cider vinegar to brighten everything up. The raw honey is optional, which is a thoughtful detail since some people prefer to leave it out entirely during pregnancy. Straining the blended mixture through cheesecloth gives you a smooth, concentrated shot without any fibrous texture getting in the way. It comes together quickly and keeps in the fridge for up to 24 hours, so you can prep a small batch and have it ready to grab on busy mornings. Shake it up, knock it back, and start the day feeling like you actually did something good for yourself.
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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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