Wheat 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. The black pepper is a smart addition because piperine is known to boost the absorption of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, so every sip is working harder for you. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and grain-based fillers, which is more than you can say for many bottled wellness shots that sneak in unexpected additives. Blending and straining fresh roots at home means you know exactly what's going into the glass — no label-reading required. The cayenne is optional, but if you like a little heat, it takes the whole thing to another level. Make a batch, stash it in a sealed jar in the fridge, and you've got a ready-to-go morning ritual that feels genuinely nourishing.
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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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