The recipe for these immune boosting wellness shots is our go to immune supporting juice for the colder months! Packed with fresh pineapple, oranges or tangerines, lemon, ginger, and turmeric. It is rich in Vitamin C and full of anti-inflammatory + immune boosting ingredients that will support you throughout winter and beyond. Vegan, paleo, gluten free, and Whole30.
Homemade immune boosting wellness shots! They are our main juicing jam around here, especially during the winter months when it’s more important than ever to protect yourself from cold and flu season.
We actually purchased our first juicer just so we could make our own homemade wellness shots. They had become a regular part of our grocery haul, and while that was convenient it was also pretty expensive. They are not cheap! Plus when it comes to juicing the fresher the juice better, so we ultimately decided it would be a good investment to start making them ourselves.
This is the juicer that we decided on. It’s relatively inexpensive, slow masticating (meaning it doesn’t heat up when it extracts the juice, therefore preserving more of the nutrients), and easy to clean. We’ve had it for over a year now and it has held up great!
Immune boosting wellness shots have many benefits, and this recipe makes enough juice to last throughout the week for two people. I think you’re going to love them just as much as we do!
Why you’ll love these immune boosting wellness shots
These homemade wellness shots are:
- Vibrant
- Perfectly balanced in flavor
- Refreshing
- Zingy
- Packed with Vitamin C
- Full of anti-inflammatory goodness
- Nourishing
- Abundant in good-for-you anti-oxidants and minerals
- So delightful!
Ingredient notes for these immune boosting wellness shots
(If you’re already ready to get started, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full recipe!)
- Fresh pineapple – In addition to being an excellent source of Vitamin C, Pineapple also contains a very powerful enzyme called Bromelain. Bromelain can help promote healthy digestion and may reduce inflammation markers.
- Oranges – Oranges are highly valued for their Vitamin C content and wide array of antioxidants. You could also substitute another type of citrus for the oranges like tangerines, clementines, or mandarins.
- Lemon – One lemon alone provides about half of your daily recommended value! Pretty incredible. They also contain unique flavanoid compounds with antioxidant properties, and a compound called liminoids – which may help support optimal health.
- Turmeric – In Ayurvedic tradition turmeric has long been appreciated for it’s many healing and nurturing properties. The most studied and prized agent in turmeric is called curcumin, a polyphenol that has been shown to act as a systemic anti-inflammatory, and liver, digestive, and immune tonic.
- Ginger – Ginger has also been long praised for it’s anti-inflammatory and digestive soothing properties. This warming spice adds another layer of support for the body.
- Black pepper – By adding just a pinch of black pepper to the juice before drinking it you can potentially enhance the bio-availability of turmeric by 2000%. This makes it a pretty perfect pairing for the bright orange ingredient.
How to make these immune boosting wellness shots at home
The most time consuming part of this juice recipe is preparing the ingredients for juicing. This is basically just washing and cutting each ingredient as needed so it will fit into the feeding tube of your juicer.
If your produce isn’t organic make sure to wash it extra thoroughly!
(If you’re already ready to get started, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full recipe!)
Here’s the step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Prep all wellness shot ingredients
If you’re starting with a whole pineapple, cut it into small enough pieces to fit through your juicer. This is a good tutorial for how to cut pineapple. This is exactly how we cut our pineapple. Except for this juice recipe you don’t need to cut out the core like they demonstrate in step 7. The core of a pineapple actually contains a high concentration of the enzyme Bromelain and is beneficial to juice.
Peel or cut away the peel of the oranges and separate (or cut) into segments. If you want to reduce any bitter flavor that may be passed on from the pith of the orange I recommend cutting the peel away like in this tutorial video.
Cut the peel off the lemons the same way as the oranges and cut into quarters.
Wash and thinly slice the ginger and turmeric.
Step 2: Make the wellness shots
Pass all of the ingredients through your juicer. Transfer juice to a large sealed pitcher or mason jar and store in the refrigerator. You can also divide the wellness shots into individual sized serving jars before refrigerating for convenience throughout the week!
Step 3: Serve and enjoy!
Top a small glass of this juice with a crack or two of black pepper and enjoy!
Benefits of immune boosting wellness shots
Do wellness shots work?
Wellness shots are a valuable addition to any healthy diet. They offer a vibrant, concentrated dose of good-for-you ingredients that can potentially help boost the immune system and offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
We consider them a staple to our healthy weekly routine!
Can you juice turmeric and ginger with the skin on?
If your turmeric and ginger are organic you can absolutely juice it without peeling it! If they are not organic, you may want to consider peeling them before juicing, or at least washing them super well.
Handle turmeric carefully
When you’re handling turmeric make sure to watch out for stains. The bright orange hue can easily stain your fingers, fingernails, dish towels, counters and cutting boards. You may want to wear gloves if you’re worried about staining your hands and use dish towels you don’t mind getting stained.
The amount of turmeric in this juice likely won’t cause much of an issue but it’s good to know before you start!
How long do these immune boosting wellness shots last?
As a general rule of thumb the sooner you drink a fresh pressed juice the more nutrients are available. But this juice will easily last in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Love these healthy immune boosting shots? Here’s some other yummy drinks to try!
- Carrot Apple Orange Juice with Ginger
- Blood Orange Ginger Mango Smoothie
- How to Make the Best Tropical Green Smoothie
- Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Slushy
- Spiced Vegan Mango Lassi
- Bulletproof Bedtime Golden Milk Latte
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Immune Boosting Wellness Shots {vegan + paleo + whole30}
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
The recipe for these immune boosting wellness shots is our go to immune supporting juice for the colder months! Packed with fresh pineapple, oranges or tangerines, lemon, ginger, and turmeric. It is rich in Vitamin C and full of anti-inflammatory + immune boosting ingredients that will support you throughout winter and beyond. Vegan, paleo, gluten free, and Whole30.
Ingredients
- 4 large oranges, or about 8 tangerines
- 1 large pineapple, cut into small pieces – about 5 cups worth
- 4 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh turmeric, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- black pepper
Instructions
- Start by prepping the ingredients for the juice.
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If you’re using a whole pineapple, cut it into small enough pieces to fit through the feeding tube. This is a good tutorial for how to cut pineapple – but for this juice recipe you don’t need to cut out the core like they demonstrate in step 7. The core of a pineapple actually contains a high concentration of the enzyme Bromelain and is beneficial to juice.
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Peel or cut away the peel of the oranges, and separate or cut into segments. If you want to reduce any bitter flavor that may be passed on from the pith of the orange I recommend cutting the peel away like in this tutorial video.
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Cut the peel off the lemons just like the oranges and cut into quarters.
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Wash and thinly slice ginger and turmeric.
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Pass all of the ingredients through your juicer. Transfer juice to a large sealed pitcher or mason jar and store in the refrigerator. You can also divide the wellness shots into individual sized serving jars before refrigerating for convenience throughout the week!
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Top a small glass of this juice with a crack or two of black pepper and enjoy!
Notes
If your turmeric and ginger are organic you can juice it without peeling it! If they are not organic, you may want to consider peeling them before juicing, or at least washing them super well.
As a general rule of thumb the sooner you drink a fresh pressed juice the more nutrients are available. But this juice will easily last in the refrigerator for up to a week.
When you’re handling turmeric make sure to watch out for stains. The bright orange hue can easily stain your fingers, fingernails, dish towels, counters and cutting boards. You may want to wear gloves if you’re worried about staining your hands and use dish towels you don’t mind getting stained. The amount of turmeric in this juice likely won’t cause much of an issue but it’s good to know before you start!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: drink
- Method: juicer
- Cuisine: healthy
Keywords: juice, juicer, oranges, pineapple, turmeric, lemon, ginger, anti-inflammatory, immune boosting, vitamin c
Lacey says
Can these be put in the freezer
Nyssa Tanner says
Hi Lacey! Yes these shots could absolutely be frozen until you’re ready to thaw and enjoy.
Marisol says
I love th little glass jars with the cork lids. Can you share where you got these? Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Nyssa Tanner says
Ohh it’s been awhile but I think I found them at Urban Outfitters?
Matej says
I’m sure we all could use some immunity boosters during these strange times we are living… and this one actually looks like it would test amazing. Definitely giving it a try! Thanks for the recipe Nyssa 🙂
Nyssa Tanner says
So true! We need all the immune boosting we can get. The ginger and lemon are punchy but the sweetness of the citrus and the pineapple bring it all together so nicely 🙂 I do hope you enjoy them!