Walnut 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 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-on savory-citrus kick. Many wellness shots sold at juice bars or in bottled form contain added flavors or blended ingredients that can be hard to verify, but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable pantry staples. Straining out the ginger pulp gives you a smooth, clean shot that goes down fast — no chewing required. It's the kind of thing you can whip up in under five minutes and feel genuinely good about drinking.
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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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