Perfect for busy lifestyles, wellness shots are easy to make, cost-effective and brimming with healthy benefits — from boosting immunity to digestive support.
Below, we’ve rounded up five tried-and-tested wellness shot recipes that pack a punch.
1. Pineapple-ginger digestive aid
Sweet pineapple and sharp ginger soothe bloating and nausea, while mint adds a refreshing twist. A must-try after heavy meals!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup fresh pineapple
- 3 cm ginger
- 1 tsp mint leaves
- 1 tsp coconut water
Instructions:
- Blend pineapple, ginger and mint. Strain.
- Add coconut water for consistency.
2. Beetroot antioxidant shot
Earthy beet and carrot meet spicy ginger in a wellness shot that boosts stamina, lowers blood pressure and fights oxidative stress.
Ingredients:
- 1 small beet (peeled)
- 1 carrot
- 3 cm ginger
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- Juice beet, carrot, and ginger.
- Mix in lemon juice.
3. Green detox shot
Spinach, celery and apple cider vinegar team up to flush toxins, alkalise your body and kickstart sluggish digestion — ideal for a morning reset.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup spinach
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ green apple
- ½ lemon (juiced)
Instructions:
- Juice spinach, celery, apple, and lemon.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar.
4. Citrus C vitamin blast
A tangy mix of lemon, grapefruit and cayenne pepper boosts your energy and floods your system with immune-boosting vitamin C. Chia seeds add a fibre boost!
Ingredients:
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 1 grapefruit (juiced)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions:
- Combine juices and whisk in chia seeds.
- Let sit for 10 minutes, then add cayenne.
- Shake well before drinking.
5. Ginger-turmeric immune booster
Zesty and fiery, this shot combines anti-inflammatory ginger and turmeric with vitamin C-rich orange juice. Perfect for fending off seasonal sniffles or post-workout recovery.
Ingredients:
- 3 cm ginger root
- 3 cm fresh turmeric root (or 1 tsp powder)
- 1 orange (juiced)
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- Pinch of black pepper (enhances turmeric absorption)
Instructions:
- Blend ginger, turmeric and orange juice. Strain.
- Mix in honey and black pepper.
- Pour into shot bottles.
Pro tips for wellness shots
- Consume shots on an empty stomach to maximise absorption.
- Store in airtight glass bottles for up to 3 days.
- Adjust ingredient ratios to suit your taste (e.g., add honey for sweetness).
Compiled by: Woman and Home Team
First published by Woman & Home
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