Rice 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, making it one of the easiest ways to start your morning on a high note. Many store-bought wellness shots are loaded with fillers, preservatives, or mystery ingredients — this one is nothing but whole, recognizable produce and a splash of apple cider vinegar. The apple brings a natural sweetness that softens the heat of the ginger and the earthy bite of turmeric, so it actually tastes good rather than just virtuous. Blending and straining through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag gives you a clean, smooth liquid with no gritty texture — just pure, bright juice. A touch of raw honey rounds everything out beautifully, though it's completely optional if you prefer to keep things sharp and zingy. Make a small batch ahead and stash it 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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