BHA & BHT Free Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
This little green shot packs a serious punch of earthy wheatgrass, bright lemon, and warming ginger into just a few sips. Many bottled wellness shots on the market rely on preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, so making your own at home is genuinely the cleanest way to get that morning boost. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — wheatgrass powder, fresh ginger, lemon juice, turmeric, and a crack of black pepper that actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. The honey is optional, but even a small drizzle softens the grassy bitterness beautifully if you're new to wheatgrass. Blending and straining takes barely a minute, and the result is a smooth, vibrant shot with zero mystery additives. It's the kind of thing that makes you feel like you've already won the day before your coffee is even brewed.
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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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