Ingredients
Scale
- 1 inch fresh turmeric root (or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder)
- 1 inch fresh ginger root
- 1 large orange, juiced (about 1/2 cup fresh orange juice)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (enhances turmeric absorption)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 cup water (optional, to dilute if too strong)
Instructions
- Prepare the roots by washing, peeling, and chopping turmeric and ginger
- Blend all ingredients (turmeric, ginger, orange juice, black pepper, and optional honey) until smooth
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove pulp
- Pour into small glasses and serve immediately for maximum benefits
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling turmeric to prevent staining
- Best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days
- Black pepper significantly increases turmeric absorption
- Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup to taste
- For stronger immune support, consume daily in the morning
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (about 2 oz)
- Calories: 45 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg