Nutmeg Free Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
This little green shot packs a serious punch of earthy wheatgrass, bright lemon, and warming ginger into just a couple of 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 pinch is doing real work. Fresh ginger brings a fiery, almost spicy edge that balances the grassy notes beautifully, while lemon keeps everything tasting clean and vibrant. A touch of raw honey rounds it all out if you want just a hint of sweetness to take the edge off. Many wellness shots you find bottled at the store rely on preservatives or spice blends that can include unexpected additions, so making your own means you know exactly what's going into the glass. The whole process takes barely any effort — blend, strain, pour, and you're done. It's the kind of morning ritual that genuinely makes you feel like you have your life together.
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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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