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This recipe for healthy, vegan ginger turmeric energy shots is the perfect daily boost for your immune system. From anti-inflammatory properties and digestive aid to staving off a cold. Plus, it takes just 4 ingredients, a juicer, and 10 minutes of your time!
A few months ago I shared my recipe for my blended Ginger Turmeric energy shots and you all LOVED it! Since then, I’ve managed to invest in a juicer and have been adjusting recipes to be juicer-friendly. Finally, I’m ready to share my juicer recipe for these healthy Ginger Turmeric immune-boosting energy shots. Plus the benefits of ginger and turmeric.
I am obsessed with these energy shots. With just four ingredients and 10 minutes of your time, you can quickly whip up a week’s worth of daily shots. A perfect way to start the day for a health and energy boost. These shots have so many health benefits, I could write multiple blog posts on the wonder of these ingredients.
If you’re reading this and wondering why these immune-boosting shots are a good idea. It’s all in the ingredients! Ginger, turmeric, lemon & pepper!
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So, What Are the Benefits of Turmeric?
Turmeric: This bright orange root is well known for its dried, powdered form. Often added to Indian cuisine with curry powders and having been used medicinally for thousands of years. More recently turmeric is used to make interesting Lattes and Golden Milk.
However, it’s also a little powerhouse of health. I’ve included a list of the top turmeric benefits in the Golden Milk recipe post. To sum things up a little bit more in a concise way here about the benefits of turmeric and curcumin.
Turmeric is such a fantastic ingredient including increasing the antioxidant capacity of the body. This protects your body from free radicals and possibly slows the aging process.
Curcumin is also known to help reverse the heart disease process. This is because it helps regulate blood pressure and clotting. It also could help prevent the growth of cancerous cells.
I also love the fact that Turmeric is a natural source of anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation, even at low levels, is the cause of so many health issues. I praise a natural anti-inflammatory ingredient- especially for chronic inflammation.
There have even been studies showing it improves brain function ( lowering the risk of various brain diseases). It can also reduce symptoms of depression and even help treat arthritis. Not to mention its ability to reduce congestion.
Now, there are curcumin supplements and turmeric supplements available. But why go that route when you can get the benefits directly from the source?
I also have some other recipes for turmeric on my blog. For a winter warming recipe, I have Tumeric and Ginger Spiced Pumpkin Soup. As well as using its natural color for these Easy Rainbow Vegan Falafels 5-ways & All-Natural Rainbow Pasta. It can even be used for this Hummus 3 ways & Rainbow Veggie Platter.
And What About the Benefits of Ginger?
If the above isn’t enough to sell you on these ginger Turmeric shots, then how about the benefits of ginger?
Ginger belongs to a family of plants/food closely related to turmeric. It has been used for all kinds of medicinal uses throughout history.
Similar to turmeric, ginger is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It is also known to improve brain function, heart health, and lower blood sugar.
However, the benefits of Ginger also surpass Turmeric in many ways. For example, Ginger has been used a lot to aid the digestion of food. According to studies, Ginger speeds up the emptying of the stomach too. Therefore, it has been used as an antidote for bloating, indigestion, and stomach pain.
It also has been known to work well to reduce nausea, reduce LDL cholesterol levels and help fight colds/the flu.
Amazingly, there have also been studies that show Ginger to be as effective as Ibuprofen at reducing period pains! And the Gingerol within Ginger works hard to fight infections. I even remember a friend telling me how they use ginger on their skin to soothe burns!
So, both ingredients are chock-a-block full of immune-boosting benefits with amazing side effects!
Oh, and if you’re wondering why the black pepper and turmeric?
This ingredient is needed to help absorb the curcumin within the turmeric as well as help digestion and fight free radicals.
What Do the Shots Taste Like?
Okay, I’m not going to lie, these shots aren’t exactly winning awards for the best flavor ever. Ginger and turmeric are both strong flavors which means some people may struggle with the taste.
Luckily these are designed to be taken as shots so they’re down the throat in seconds! Plus – some people love the flavor, so you never know.
How to Make Ginger Turmeric Immune-boosting Energy Shots
To make these energy shots, the process is super simple!
Simply wash your fresh turmeric and ginger and then juice the ingredients individually into different containers.
Note* I don’t peel the skin from turmeric or ginger. However, when I wash them I use a small vegetable brush (you can also use a toothbrush), to properly clean them.
I juiced the turmeric first then the ginger and finally, the lemons. Mix all the juices up at the end. Add the black pepper and Voila! (Full recipe with quantities below.)
Note* When juicing the lemon I peeled the lemon before putting it through the juicer.
These immune-boosting shots can then be poured into little individual portion glass vials and stored in the fridge. I make a week’s worth in one go. However, it’s important to mention that some of the nutritional value will deplete over time.
This means the benefits of ginger and turmeric may be reduced slightly. To take full advantage of the optimal nutrition then you can also make single-serve portions each morning.
The juice can also be poured into an ice-cube tray and frozen for up to six months. You can then pop a couple of juice cubes into your morning smoothie to reduce the taste. Alternatively, you can take a couple out of the freezer in the morning and leave them to defrost then drink them as a shot.
For other DIY recipes, feel free to check out my posts for Homemade Oat Milk, Coconut Milk, or DIY Vegan Nutella. There are also my recipes for Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups and many others on the blog!
If you give this ginger turmeric immune-boosting shots recipe a go, then please let me know your thoughts/questions in the comments below. Also, I love it when you tag me in your creations @AlphaFoodie.
Ginger Turmeric Immune-Boosting Energy Shots (juicer recipe)
Ingredients
- 9 oz ginger
- 9 oz turmeric
- 3 medium lemons
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the turmeric and ginger well (I use organic ginger and turmeric). I don't peel the skin off but I wash it well with a vegetable brush.
- Juice the turmeric.
- Juice the ginger.
- Juice the lemon (I peeled the skin and put the lemon through the juicer) but you can juice separately if you prefer.
- Mix everything and add the black pepper. This is needed to help get all the benefits from the turmeric.
- Store in little glass vials and keep refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Notes
- I drink this first thing in the morning.
- The recommended daily dose is between 60 and 80 ml. I have various glass vials. Some are 50ml. Some go up to 100ml.
- The leftover pulp could be dried to be ground into powder, which then could be used as a booster for other juices or smoothies.
- Tip = For a special cold/flu busting juice then you can also add some orange juice to this shot (around 1 orange per daily shot).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hello,
I cannot find a juicer that does not explode when I try to juice the turmeric and ginger. The juicer does not seem to handle it. What juicer are you using?
Hello,
This was made with an Omega Juicer. If you have a food processor/blender, you can also make the juice that way – the blog with all the details is: https://www.alphafoodie.com/turmeric-ginger-energy-shots/
NamaWell juicer!!
Thanks for sharing.
We’re slightly confused when we weigh our turmeric and ginger 9oz is a pretty big pile but when I was reading through the comments you mentioned 4 thumb sized pieces.. if we weigh them on a food scale not peeled we should be using 9oz? Feels like a lot! We made them they are spicy but we loved them!
Hi Brooke,
Thank you for your comment. Maybe I’m not supposed to call them “thumb-sized”? That’s why I like measuring the exact weight. Indeed I used 9oz unpeeled turmeric and that much ginger. Overall it makes a lot – about 16 fl oz, but I always make a big batch. You can also freeze the juice if wanted, to keep it longer.
What r the measurements for making a single shot
Hi Nachan,
I recommend making a bigger batch – you can keep the shots in the fridge for a week or even freeze them for longer. For a single shot, you’d need:
▢ 0.9 oz ginger
▢ 0.9 oz turmeric
▢ 0.3 lemon (about 1.5 Tbsp juice)
▢ very small pinch of black pepper
I hope this helps
Can u please suggests a mango recipe to incorporate these shots
Hi Nachan,
You can make a mango smoothie like this:
https://www.alphafoodie.com/yellow-mango-smoothie-bowl/ or https://www.alphafoodie.com/citrus-mango-smoothie-bowl/
Or maybe you can add the shots into a mango lassi? https://www.alphafoodie.com/how-to-make-mango-lassi/
I think you are very kind and very patient because I went through all the commentaries ( after posting mine with a question) and I see that even if people ask the same question many times you always take the pain to answer to them!!!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Lasya.
I really appreciate your recipes and the way you explain how to prepare things.
You have inspired so many of my meals already.
Thanks so much.
Thank you so much for the recipe, very helpful, l appreciate your help.
Thank you for your comment, Violet.
Could this be frozen in an ice cube tray?
Hi, Mary Ann.
Yes, you can freeze it in ice cube trays.
If you’re really sick can you take more than one shot a day
Hi Connie,
You could take more than 1 but please keep in mind that some people might experience digestive issues when drinking too much ginger and turmeric. If you are really sick, it might be best to consult a medical professional.
where i live i can not get fresh turmeric or fresh ginger. how can these shots be made with the ground spices.
Hi Kathryn .
You can use 1/2 tsp of each powder per shot. You can try to make the shots with 1.5 Tbsp water + 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice. I hope this helps.
Hello, I really want to make the shots but don’t have a juicer, so could I blend the ginger and turmeric and then sieve/strain it?
Thank you, love your videos on Instagram thank you. Sorry if this question has already been asked!
Hi Sally,
Yes, you can, just bear in mind that making this is a bit messier/harder work. You can look at this recipe on my blog (using a blender):
https://www.alphafoodie.com/turmeric-ginger-energy-shots/
Thank you so much! 🙂
You can order them on Amazon
Thank you for the tip, Brenda 🙂
You can get fresh off amazon!!
Thanks for the tip, Kat!
Try an Asian or Mexican market.
Great tip for Kathryn. Thanks, Mike!
I have tried this recipe and found it quite the way I expected. Nothing you’d like to sit and sip on? I added an apple with and you can pick up a sweet hint.
I made a double batch and store it in my refrigerator and find it separates pretty quickly. Is there any added benefits with the pulp or can I filter the pulp out?
Thank you for your comment, Don.
You can filter out the pulp. It brings a bit of extra fiber. The leftover pulp could be dried to be ground into a powder and used when cooking or to make tea.
Love this recipe! So you know how much mg of tumeric is in this recipe?
Hi Tiffany,
Thank you so much, it calls for 250g/250 000mg.
I hope this helps.
What is the steps of drying the pulp to ground it to powder?
Hi Crystal,
You can follow the steps from this post: https://www.alphafoodie.com/how-to-make-ginger-powder-two-methods/
Hi I suffer from severe GERD and worry about the lemon juice. Any other suggestions? Thank you
Hi Shradha,
You can replace it with apple juice or carrot juice or just water (I would add a dash of honey if using just water). I hope this helps.
Can I use a vita-mix to juice?
Hi Gabby,
Yes, you can use a blender to make these shots as well. The process is described in this blog post – you need to first blend the ingredients, then pass the mixture through a nut milk bag to squeeze out the juice.