Dairy Free Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
These little shots pack a serious punch — fiery ginger, earthy turmeric, bright lemon, and just enough honey to take the edge off. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess if you're avoiding dairy. The black pepper is a smart addition too, since it's known to boost the absorption of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric. Blending everything together and pressing it through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a smooth, concentrated liquid that feels almost like something you'd pay way too much for at a juice bar. A touch of cayenne is optional but highly recommended if you want that extra kick of heat. Make a batch, stash it in a sealed jar in the fridge, and you've got a week's worth of morning wellness in one go.
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6 servings
- 2 oz (about ¼ cup) fresh turmeric root, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 oz (about ¼ cup) fresh ginger root, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, water, honey, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a blender. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small pitcher or jar and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing the pulp firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining pulp.
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