Pistachio Free Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
This little green shot packs a serious punch of earthy wheatgrass, warming ginger, and bright lemon 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. A touch of raw honey rounds out the sharpness without making it sweet, and you can easily leave it out if you prefer the full grassy, zingy experience. Everything gets blended and strained so the texture is smooth and clean, with no gritty bits or fibrous pulp to fight through. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, wellness shots from juice bars and health food stores can be a minefield of shared equipment and mystery add-ins — making your own at home means you know exactly what's in the glass. It comes together in minutes with pantry staples and a blender, so there's really no reason not to start your morning with something this intentional.
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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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