Vegan Apple Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
This bright, zingy shot packs fresh apple, turmeric root, and ginger into a single powerful sip that genuinely wakes you up. The apple brings a natural sweetness that balances the earthy heat of turmeric and the sharp bite of ginger, making it far more pleasant to drink than the murky store-bought versions. A splash of apple cider vinegar rounds everything out with a little tang and depth. The whole thing comes together in a blender — no juicer required — and straining through cheesecloth gives you a clean, vibrant liquid with none of the fibrous texture. Note that the optional honey makes this recipe not strictly plant-based, so simply leave it out to keep things fully animal-free; the apple provides plenty of natural sweetness on its own. Batch a few servings and stash them in a sealed jar in the fridge for a ready-to-go morning ritual 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)
Can be omittedraw honey
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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