After the holiday season filled with delicious (but often indulgent) treats, our bodies might be craving a refresh. Enter the mighty wheatgrass shot, a powerful detoxifier packed with essential vitamins and minerals. This detox wheatgrass recipe uses a splash of fresh squeezed orange to add a delicious sweet taste (less grassy) to this green shot. It is perfect for vegans and anyone looking for an easy, at-home way to jumpstart their cleanse. I love to do it for few days or more, from time to time. Because the chlorophyll, abundant in wheatgrass, is thought to help cleanse the body of toxins.
In the past, I have done my wheatgrass shot from fresh wheatgrass and from the powder that you can find at your organic grocery store. This detox wheatgrass shot recipe offers here both options.
Fresh wheatgrass or powder?
You might be surprised but you can find sometimes fresh wheatgrass at the supermarket or at the farm (even in Bahrain I bought it fresh from the supermarket). Another option would be to grow your wheatgrass if you fancy that. It seems to be very easy but I have never tried it out.
To make wheatgrass shots from fresh wheatgrass, you’ll have to wash it well first. Then using a slow juicer, for maximum nutrient extraction, make this beautiful green wheatgrass juice (if you don’t have a slow juicer, you can use a blender but you need to strain it through a cloth or a nut milk bag).
If you don’t have time or you can’t find some fresh wheatgrass, you can always buy wheatgrass powder in any organic supermarket too. You’ll just have to blend 1 tablespoon of wheatgrass powder with some water.
You can even add this wheatgrass powder to your daily smoothie.
But how to improve the grassy taste?
Let’s be honest, wheatgrass shots can be grassy. To my palate, fresh wheatgrass has a slightly sweet aftertaste while powder wheatgrass is bitter. And I wanted to make it more palatable.
So thanks to the addition of fresh orange juice for a fruity flavor (and a vitamin addition), this easy wheatgrass recipe transforms your wheatgrass shot (from fresh or powder) from tolerable to tasty.
Or you could go for other flavor combinations:
For a sweet touch: a hint of natural sweetness goes a long way. Try honey (if not strictly vegan), maple syrup, or 1 date. Or you could use some coconut water.
For a spicy kick: add ginger, mint, or a squeeze of lemon zest (in your juicer or your blender).
What if I want to juice my fresh wheatgrass all at once?
One time I ended up with a huge tray of fresh wheatgrass. To gain time and make sure you use it at its freshest, you can slow juice the whole batch, add fresh orange juice, and mix well. Then you will carefully pour the juice into clean ice cube trays, filling each compartment to about ¾ full (leaving some headspace to avoid overflowing if it expands).
Finally, freeze it. The day after (once frozen solid) empty the wheatgrass ice cubes into a freezer-safe container or zip-lock bag and store it in your freezer for up to 3 months.
Now you can use these wheatgrass ice cubes for any smoothie or in a glass of water.
How long does this detox recipe last in the fridge?
This recipe is designed for 2 medium shots or for a half-week detox for 2 people (6 small shots), but feel free to adjust the duration to your preference.
Consistency is key for everything, so aim for a shot daily, ideally on an empty stomach in the morning.
Why is wheatgrass so trendy in the wellness community?
If you check online you’ll see that there are probably 100 good reasons to drink wheatgrass. It seems to contain over 90 minerals, to aid the body’s digestive process, to boost your metabolism and to help to burn fat.
A glass of wheatgrass juice is full of chlorophyll, helping to clean the skin from the inside (after a week of wheatgrass I see the difference on my skin) with a strong alkalizing effect.
Finally, a wheatgrass shot seems to be an excellent source of natural energy !
Healthy Detox Wheatgrass Shot and …
Detoxifying, raw, no sugar and natural !
If you make it
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Healthy greetings, Laetitia
EASY DETOX WHEATGRASS SHOT
INGREDIENTS
OPTION 1 : FRESH WHEATGRASS
- 1 big handful fresh wheatgrass
- ½ cup cold water - (only if you use a blender)
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
OPTION 2 : POWDER WHEATGRASS
- 1 tbsp wheatgrass powder
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
INSTRUCTIONS
OPTION 1 : FRESH WHEATGRASS
- Wash well your wheatgrass under clear water.
- If you have a slow juicer use it to juice your wheatgrass.
- If you don't, then use a blender and blend a big handful of wheatgrass with a bit of cold water (½ cup). Strain out the dark green juice through a nut milk bag (you can use a sieve instead or even a square of light fabric).
- Pour the wheatgrass juice into a glass bottle with a lid. Squeeze 2 oranges. Add it to the bottle. Cap the bottle and shake well until well combined.
- Drink immediately or keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Always shake before drinking (separation is normal).
OPTION 2 : Wheatgrass powder
- Squeeze 2 oranges until you have 1 cup.
- Using a blender, blend 1 tablespoon of wheatgrass powder, ⅓ cup of water, and 1 cup of fresh orange juice. Serve 2 medium glass and drink immediately. Or keep in the fridge in a glass bottle with a lid (or into 6 mini jars) for up to 3 days. Always shake before drinking.
2 Comments
Hi I want my wheat grass to be juice all..to make them juice in one time then some of my juice I will put in the refrigerator to drink in some other time….what I do is good?wheat grass juicer for one week?the vitamin itself it will lost if I will do that in one time please answer my question I feel confused?it’s difficult also todo wheat grass everyday it’s possible? thanks
Hi, So right ! I would recommend to juice it once, use what you need and freeze the rest in a large silicone ice cube tray. So it will be easy to use every day and you’ll have all the vitamins too!