Gelatin Free Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
Bright, grassy, and zingy with a kick of ginger, this little wellness shot packs a serious punch in just a few sips. It's the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself first thing in the morning — because you are. Many store-bought wellness shots and gummies sneak in gelatin as a thickener or capsule ingredient, so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what you're drinking. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based: wheatgrass, fresh lemon, turmeric, ginger, and a pinch of black pepper that actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively. Raw honey is optional, so you can dial the sweetness up or down depending on how hardcore you're feeling that day. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and easy to knock back in one go, no chewing required. It's a two-second ritual that genuinely earns its reputation.
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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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