Vegan 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 duo is doing real work here. Everything in this recipe comes straight from plants, making it a clean, whole-food boost you can feel good about from the first ingredient to the last. The raw honey listed is optional, so if you prefer to keep things strictly plant-based, simply leave it out and the shot is completely free of animal products. Straining out the ginger pulp keeps the texture smooth and easy to knock back in one go, which is exactly what you want from a wellness shot. It comes together in minutes with a blender or even just a jar and a whisk, so there's no excuse not to start your morning with something genuinely 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)
Can be omittedraw honey
- 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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