Legume 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. The combination of turmeric and black pepper is a classic pairing — the pepper actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, so that duo is doing real work here. A drizzle of raw honey softens the sharp edges if you want something slightly less intense, but the base is bold and invigorating on its own. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of legumes, so there's no label-reading or substitution stress involved — just whole, clean components you can feel good about. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and easy to knock back in one go, the way a proper wellness shot should be. It comes together in minutes and is best served ice cold and immediately, so the flavors stay vivid and the wheatgrass stays fresh.
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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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