MSG 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. It's the kind of morning ritual that makes you feel like you've already won the day before your coffee even brews. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — wheatgrass powder or fresh juice, real ginger, turmeric, lemon, and a touch of raw honey — so there's no need to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in the mix. Monosodium glutamate tends to sneak into packaged wellness products and pre-made drink blends, but when you're blending this yourself from scratch, you know exactly what's going in the glass. The black pepper is a smart addition too, since it helps your body absorb the turmeric's active compounds more effectively. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and shot-worthy, so it goes down clean and fast. Simple, sharp, and genuinely good for you — this one earns its place in the morning routine.
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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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