Tree Nut 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 combination of turmeric and black pepper is a classic pairing — the pepper actually helps your body absorb the turmeric more effectively, so that tiny pinch is doing real work. A drizzle of raw honey smooths out the sharp edges if you prefer something a touch less intense, but the base recipe stands beautifully on its own. Everything gets blended and strained so you're left with a clean, vibrant liquid that looks as good as it feels going down. Wellness shots at juice bars can get pricey fast, and you never quite know what's in them — making your own means you control every ingredient, and this one keeps things refreshingly simple. All the components here are naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-checking or substitution required; just straightforward, whole-food ingredients doing their thing.
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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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