Beef Free Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
This little green shot packs a serious punch of earthy wheatgrass, bright lemon, and warming ginger into just a couple of sips. It's the kind of thing that wakes you up from the inside out — zingy, grounding, and genuinely good for you. The turmeric and black pepper are a classic pairing, since the pepper helps your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds more effectively. A drizzle of raw honey softens the sharpness just enough if you prefer a slightly sweeter finish, but it's completely optional. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any animal products, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and shot-worthy rather than chunky or fibrous. Blend it up, pour it out, and knock it back — your morning routine just got a serious upgrade.
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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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