Coconut Free Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
This little green shot packs a serious punch of earthy wheatgrass, zesty lemon, and warming ginger into just a few sips. The turmeric and black pepper duo is a smart pairing — the pepper helps your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds, so every drop is working hard for you. Many wellness shots sold at juice bars or in bottled form sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived additives, making this homemade version a genuinely cleaner option. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so you know exactly what you're drinking. A drizzle of raw honey softens the sharp, grassy edge if you want a touch of sweetness, but it's completely optional. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and easy to knock back in one go. Blend it up, pour it into two shot glasses, and start your morning with something that actually means business.
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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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