Turmeric Powershot

Turmeric Powershot

We have been absolutely obsessed with this one lately. There is nothing quite like knocking back a turmeric powershot first thing in the morning and feeling like you have genuinely done something good for yourself before 8am. You get this incredible hit of warming ginger, zingy citrus from the orange and lemon, and that deep earthy turmeric underneath it all. It is bold, it is bright, and it seriously wakes you up. Trust us on this one, once you start making these you will want a batch in the fridge every single week.

Cook: 10 min
Serves 3

Before You Start

  • Blender or liquidiser
  • Sieve
  • Large jug

Ingredients

  • 2 Braeburn apples
  • 2 oranges
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 6cm piece of fresh ginger
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 100ml water

Method

1

Prep the fruit and veg

  • Core the apples and chop them into pieces
  • Peel the oranges and lemon and separate the segments
  • Peel the ginger by scraping off the skin with a spoon and roughly chop
2

Whizz the ingredients

  • Put all the ingredients into the liquidiser and whizz for a few minutes until you have a thick, liquid-y paste
3

Strain the mixture

  • Strain the mixture into a large jug through a sieve, pressing out as much of the liquid as possible and discard the pulp
  • Pour into glasses and feel the power!

Tips & Variations

  • Batch it up: We always make a big batch and keep it in a sealed bottle or jar in the fridge for up to three days. You get the effort done once and then it is ready to go every morning.
  • Turn up the heat: If you want a really fiery shot, add a tiny pinch of black pepper alongside the turmeric. It also helps your body absorb the curcumin in the turmeric more effectively, which is a genuine win.
  • No liquidiser? No problem: A high-powered blender works brilliantly here. Just make sure you strain it really well through a fine sieve or even a nut milk bag to get that smooth, clean shot consistency.

Why This Works

The trick here is blending everything together before straining, because you get way more flavour and goodness out of the fruit and veg than if you just juiced them raw. The ginger is the real secret weapon though. Be generous with it. That heat is what makes the whole thing feel like a proper shot rather than just a fancy juice.