Lupin Free Turmeric Ginger Wellness Shot
Bold, bright, and buzzing with warmth, this wellness shot packs fresh turmeric root, ginger, lemon juice, and a touch of raw honey into a single powerful sip. The combination of anti-inflammatory turmeric and zingy ginger makes for a morning ritual that genuinely wakes you up — no coffee required. A pinch of black pepper is blended right in, which helps your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds more effectively. The optional cayenne adds a fiery kick if you want to really get things moving. Everything gets blended smooth and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you end up with a clean, vibrant liquid rather than a gritty sludge. The whole ingredient list is straightforward whole foods — roots, citrus, honey, spice — with absolutely nothing in there to raise a flag for anyone avoiding lupin or lupin-derived additives that sometimes sneak into packaged health drinks and supplements. Make a small jar to keep in the fridge and you've got several days of bright, energizing shots ready to 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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