Artificial Food Coloring Free Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
This little shot packs a serious punch — earthy wheatgrass, zingy fresh ginger, bright lemon, and warming turmeric all come together in something that genuinely makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself. Every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is, which matters when you're trying to avoid the synthetic dyes and artificial colorings that sneak into so many packaged wellness products and bottled green drinks. The deep golden-green hue here comes entirely from wheatgrass and turmeric — no lab-made pigments required. A pinch of black pepper is a smart touch, helping your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, while raw honey adds just enough sweetness to take the edge off without overwhelming the clean, grassy flavor. The whole thing comes together in a blender or a small jar, strained smooth and poured into shot glasses in minutes. It's the kind of ritual that's easy to build into a morning routine, especially when you know exactly what's in it.
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2 servings
- 1 tsp wheatgrass powder (or 1 oz fresh wheatgrass juice)
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
- ¼ cup cold water
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the wheatgrass powder, grated ginger, lemon juice, cold water, turmeric, and black pepper in a blender or a small jar. If using fresh wheatgrass juice, add it in place of the powder and water.
- 2
Blend on high for 15–20 seconds, or whisk vigorously until the powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is uniform in color with no visible clumps.
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