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    Fresh Wheatgrass Shot Recipe

    Published: Mar 9, 2012 · Modified: Sep 27, 2022 by Helene Dsouza

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    Wheatgrass is a superfood – it has antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps your digestion and increases your energy levels.
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
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    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Fresh Wheatgrass Shot

    You can make a fresh wheatgrass shot at home from scratch. Here is how it's done!

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    • 📕 What is a Wheatgrass Shot?
    • 🌿 Health Benefits
    • 🔪 How to make it with fresh wheatgrass?
    • 💡 Tips
    • 🍴 How to consume it?
    • 🍱 Storing
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
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    📕 What is a Wheatgrass Shot?

    A wheatgrass shot is a super healthy juice made by processing wheatgrass that grows from seeds into a concentrated punch.

    Wheatgrass, sometimes spelled wheat grass, is the young green grass that grows out of your wheat.

    Its green color pigment is stunning, and you might have spotted this juice at your local juice bar.

    Yep, the same wheat that we use to make flour or which we turn into wheat berries.

    Apart from being fully organic, this drink is also quite economical, can easily be made at home, and does not require a juicer.

    This health shot is a dietary supplement, and it is advisable to consume it in small quantities on an empty stomach.

    The taste of this green colored super drink can be a little hard-hitting the first few times! Nausea is a little side effect and usually normal.

    However, some people might get some allergic reactions. If that happens, stop consuming it and consult your doctor!

    🌿 Health Benefits

    Wheatgrass is a superfood – it is stuffed with antioxidants, it is antibacterial, and has anti-inflammatory properties (can help with inflammation).

    This grass is stuffed with amino acids and many cannot be produced by our body.

    Vitamin A, C, E, K and some B vitamins can be found in wheatgrass juice, as well as other nutrient such as iron, magnesium, and calcium minerals.

    Its enzymes not only help the body in getting rid of impurities and stored toxins, but it also helps with digestion.

    Other benefits include boosting your metabolism and immune system, and lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol.

    People suffering from diabetes can consume a shot of wheatgrass juice to regulate their blood sugar levels.

    Expect an increase in energy, less gas, less bloating, and an increase in overall health after consuming small quantities of this drink at regular intervals. 

    It may also help with constipation.

    Similar green drinks like that can be made with spirulina and moringa leaves.

    🔪 How to make it with fresh wheatgrass?

    Here is how it's done. You can print it too in the recipe card further below.

    Step 1

    Keep some wheatgrass seeds in a bowl of water. Rinse them periodically until the seeds have tiny white sprouts.

    sprouting wheat
    sprouting wheat

    Step 2

    Place the seeds on soil ground or in a pot with soil and water whenever the soil is getting too dry.

    growing wheatgrass on the ground
    growing wheatgrass on the ground

    Step 3

    After a few days, when the wheatgrass has grown a few inches, cut the plant with a clean sharp scissor.

    cutting wheatgrass
    cutting wheatgrass

    Step 4

    Take the fresh wheatgrass and place into a blender jar with apple juice.

    Blend to extract the flavors and properties. Strain the juice with a fine mesh sieve.

    Enjoy it as a shot only! Do not consume big quantities!

    wheatgrass shot sitting in growing wheatgrass on the ground

    💡 Tips

    • Try to use organic wheatgrass seeds for this recipe. 
    • Do-it-yourself wheatgrass growing kits can also be purchased to grow wheatgrass indoors.
    • Wheatgrass is easy to maintain, economical, hygienic, grows without trouble, and is generally a strong plant.
    • Use only fresh young soft plants. If the plant is getting hard, remove it and use freshly sprouted seeds again.
    • You can use a shot of wheatgrass and add it to your smoothie or juice. For example a vegetables smoothie with spinach or a grape cabbage and mandarin juice.

    🍴 How to consume it?

    Wheatgrass juice should be consumed early in the morning on an empty stomach.

    Consume not more than 1 shot per day!

    The Chlorophyll in the grass tastes like fresh-cut grass which some people may not like (and may even find nauseating). The flavor is that of grass.

    The taste is acquired and once you get used to it, there’s no turning back. 

    If the taste is a major deterrent from consuming this extremely healthy drink, you can try to add a stronger flavored juice instead of apple juice, such as grape juice or orange juice.

    Do not consume this juice if you are on medication or if pregnant. Consult your doctor in this case.

    🍱 Storing

    This drink cannot be stored and should be consumed as soon as possible.

    Also, cut wheatgrass will get fibrous over time and will no longer remain nice and fresh. The fibers can be removed to grow a fresh patch of wheatgrass sprouts. 

    💭 FAQs

    How to make a wheatgrass shot with wheatgrass powder?

    Mix the powder with some water and consumer. Although this option is not fresh, it is a much better option for people who cannot consume fresh wheatgrass. 

    How to make wheatgrass powder at home?

    Dry freshly cut wheatgrass in a dehydrator. Once done, turn the dry wheatgrass into a powder using a mortar and pestle or spice blender/ coffee grinder. 

    When is the best time to drink wheatgrass juice?

    The best time to drink wheatgrass juice is in the morning on an empty stomach. 

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    Fresh Wheatgrass Shot

    Fresh Wheatgrass Shot Recipe

    Wheatgrass is a superfood – it has antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps your digestion and increases your energy levels.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Diabetic, Hindu, Low Calorie, Vegan
    how to make a wheatgrass shot, wheatgrass shot
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 shots
    Calories: 31kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Wheatgrass fresh
    • ½ cup Apple juice
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place freshly cut wheatgrass into a blender jar with the apple juice.
      1 cup Wheatgrass, ½ cup Apple juice
    • Blend to extract the wheatgrass flavors and properties from the plant.
    • Strain with a fine sieve and collect the juice in a glass.
    • Enjoy in small shot quantities only! Consult your doctor first before consuming if you are on medications or if pregnant! Store leftovers in your fridge and consume the next day.

    Equipment

    • 1 Blender + Jar
    • 1 Fine-Mesh Strainer
    • 1 Shot Glasses

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Fresh Wheatgrass Shot Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 31 Calories from Fat 1
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0.1g0%
    Saturated Fat 0.03g0%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
    Sodium 2mg0%
    Potassium 152mg4%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 0.1g0%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 0.3g1%
    Vitamin A 1IU0%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 13mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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