There is a lot of hype around Wellness Shots and I usually only have them when I get sick because they are expensive. $4 or sometimes $5 for a small juice really adds up! But at the start of the New Year I was snuffly and felt a cold coming on so I started making my own wellness shots and I haven’t looked back since! I’ve got my sister, my mom, Daniel, and a few friends taking shots daily and I highly recommend it. These help me start my day earlier because once I take this shot, I’m awake! Not only do I appreciate the energy boost these give me but these ingredients have many powerful benefits.

What You Will Need For These Wellness Shots

Kitchen Essentials:

If you don’t have the equipment to juice, no worries! There is no need for a juicer for any of these recipes. All you’ll need is a blender, a small fine mesh strainer, and a cup.

Main Ingredients:

• Lemon
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Cayenne
• Turmeric
• Ginger

Substitutions:

The beauty of these wellness shots is that it’s really a guide. I like these recipes down below and I enjoy switching it up but my must haves in every shot has to be ginger, lemon, turmeric, cayenne, and black pepper. Everything else is optional and interchangeable!

Health Benefits of Wellness Shots:

1. Ginger is great for fighting off the cold and flu, is an anti- inflammatory and can help with post-workout recovery, amazing for digestion, and so much more!
2. Lemons are high in Vitamin C which has been linked to improve heart health and improves absorption of iron.
3. Turmeric contains Curcumin which is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, helps brain function, could lower your risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer.
4. Cayenne Pepper contains capsaicin which may help boost your metabolism, reduce hunger, great for digestive health, natural pain reliever, and may reduce cancer risk.
5. Apple Cider Vinegar helps kill harmful bacteria, lower blood sugar levels, may help you lose weight, and improves heart health.
6. Black Pepper helps to boost the absorption of curcumin in turmeric so be sure to include it!

How To Make The Best Wellness Shots Every Time

Read above and figure out why each ingredient works and why you should include it. Black pepper must be included because it helps the absorption of curcumin in turmeric. Things like parsley, apple, spinach are all optional but come with so many benefits that I enjoy adding them for extra nutrients and flavor.

More Healthy Recipes You Might Like:

• Vegan Bacon Apple Spinach Salad w/ Apple Cider Vinaigrette
• Brussels Sprout & Sweet Potato Salad w/ Maple Mustard Dressing
• Kale Caesar Salad w/ Grilled Cajun Tofu

If You Make This Recipe:

Tag me on Instagram! I’d love to see your delicious re-creations and feature them! As always, I would greatly appreciate if you share your review in the comments below. Don’t forget to add if you made any fun substitutions. Thank you!

Wellness Shots (No Juicer Required)

Liv King

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 mins

Course Wellness

Ingredients

  

Lemon & Ginger Wellness Shot:

• Servings: Makes 2 Shots 1/4 cup for each shot
• 1/4 cup Lemon Juice about 1 large lemon
• 3 tbsps Lime Juice or more lemon juice
• 2 in piece 2 tbsps Fresh Ginger Root, peeled
• 1 in piece 1 tbsp Fresh Turmeric Root, or sub 1 tsp ground
• 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Water
• Pinch of Cayenne
• Pinch of Black Pepper

Orange & Carrot Wellness Shot:

• Servings: Makes 2 Shots 1/4 cup for each shot
• 1/3 cup of Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice about 1 orange
• 2 tbsps Lemon Juice
• 1/3 cup Carrot diced
• 2 in piece 2 tbsp Fresh Turmeric Root, or sub 2 tsp ground
• 1 in piece 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Root, peeled
• 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Water
• Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
• Pinch of Black Pepper

Apple & Spinach Wellness Shot:

• Servings: Makes 2 Shots 1/4 cup for each shot
• 1/4 cup Lemon Juice about 1 large lemon
• 1/3 cup Apple diced
• 1/4 cup Parsley
• 1/2 cup Spinach
• 2 in piece 2 tbsps Fresh Ginger Root, peeled
• 1/2 in piece 1/2 tbsp Fresh Turmeric Root, or sub 1/2 tsp ground
• 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Water
• Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
• Pinch of Black Pepper

Instructions

 

• Choose which wellness shot you are making. 
• Prepare your ingredients: Juice the lemon, orange, or lime depending on the shot you chose. I use a handheld juice squeezer. Dice your apple or carrot, if using. Peel the turmeric and ginger. 
• Then, add all the ingredients of the shot you chose, except for the cayenne pepper and black pepper, in to a blender. I use a magic bullet. 
• Blend until as smooth as possible. 
• Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl or a cup and pour the juice through, removing all the pulp. Take a spoon and stir the pulp in the strainer to make sure all the liquid gets out. 
• Once you've removed the pulp, whisk in the cayenne and black pepper. 
• Store your shots in airtight glass jars. Take 1 day-of and store 1 for the next morning or share! 

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