Honey Free Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
This little green shot packs a serious punch of earthy wheatgrass, zingy ginger, and bright lemon into just a couple of sips. The base recipe skips the sweetener entirely — raw honey is listed as fully optional, so you can leave it out without losing any of the bold, functional flavor. Turmeric and black pepper work together beautifully here, and the lemon juice keeps everything tasting fresh and lively rather than grassy or flat. Straining out the ginger pulp gives you a smooth, clean shot that goes down fast and feels genuinely invigorating. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make on a slow morning when you need a real wake-up call that isn't just another cup of coffee. Simple to prep and easy to double or triple for the whole household, this is wellness-shot territory done right — no specialty juice bar required.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
- 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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