Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots
5-ingredient wellness shots with anti-inflammatory benefits, a mega-dose of vitamin C, and a delicate balance of flavors to create the ultimate juice to boost immunity!
Equipment
- juicer
- high-speed blender
- juicing tool
Ingredients
- 1 small orange add 1-2 more oranges for added sweetness / omit and add another lemon for less sweetness
- 2 small lemons add 1-2 more lemons for more acidity / reduce by half and add another orange for less acidity
- ¼ cup chopped fresh turmeric peeling optional
- ¼ cup chopped fresh ginger peeling optional
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oil such as extra virgin, optional / to help improve turmeric absorption
Instructions
- To a juicer, add orange, lemon, turmeric, and ginger. Depending on the juicer, you may need to peel the orange and lemon.
- Add turmeric and ginger to a high-speed blender or small blender. Then add the juice of the orange and the lemons. Blend on high for 30 seconds.
- Add a little water if it has trouble blending but you shouldn't need any. Then strain through a clean thin dish towel, small fine mesh strainer, or nut milk bag.
- Divide between serving glasses and enjoy! For maximum benefits, enjoy immediately and top with fresh cracked black pepper.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
- You can compost any leftover pulp or freeze into an ice cube tray and add to future smoothies.
Notes
Nutrition information is a rough estimate with fiber subtracted since the juicer strains the pulp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1wellness shotCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 27.7gProtein: 2.8gFat: 0.9gSaturated Fat: 0.2gSugar: 9g
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