Turkey Free Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
This little green shot packs a serious punch of earthy wheatgrass, zesty 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 pinch is doing real work. A touch of raw honey rounds out the sharpness if you want a hint of sweetness, but it's completely optional depending on how bold you like your wellness routine. Everything here is 100% plant-based and naturally free from any animal proteins, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and drinkable rather than fibrous, which makes it much easier to knock back first thing in the morning. It comes together in minutes with a blender or even just a jar and a whisk, so there's really no excuse not to start your day with something this nourishing.
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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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