By Becky Hardin
Published May 21, 2021
With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, I’m starting to feel like my immunity could use a boost. This orange ginger wellness shot recipe is chock full of citrus, ginger, and honey to bolster my immunity and keep me feeling healthy this cold and flu season. It’s the perfect way to start my mornings off on the right foot!
This orange ginger wellness shot is bright, zingy, and full of good-for-you ingredients. I made a big batch with just 4 all-natural ingredients, and it’s great for boosting immunity with vitamin C, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants. It’s become a winter ritual to enjoy these wellness shots in the morning with my whole family.
What’s in This Wellness Shot Recipe?
- Oranges: This tasty citrus is high in vitamin C and fiber, and it helps regulate blood sugar.
- Lemons: Also high in vitamin C and fiber, it helps with digestion.
- Ginger Root: This spicy rhizome is high in gingerol, a component that promotes good digestion and reduces nausea. It’s also antiinflammatory!
- Honey: I like to use a raw natural honey to sweeten this drink as it’s rich in antioxidants and is a natural antibacterial. If you are vegan, you can replace this with maple syrup, or use liquid stevia if you are low-carb.
Tips for Success
- If your ginger is organic you don´t need to peel it, just remove dry and stringy pieces
- If your blender is not powerful enough to blend very finely, for example blending spinach until it is so fine you don´t see pieces anymore, you might want to juice the fruits first.
How to Store
These orange and ginger wellness shots are best enjoyed within 24 hours of making them. As soon as the fruits are blended, they slowly start to lose some of their nutrients due to being oxidized. They will keep well covered in the fridge for 3-4 days, but for maximum benefits, I recommend drinking as soon as you can.
Serving Suggestions
These wellness shots are one of my favorite ways to start my day during cold and flu season. For a balanced and healthy breakfast , I like to make healthy banana pancakes , peanut butter energy balls , or baked eggs .
5-Star Review
“Great simple recipe thank you” -Niki
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 whole oranges
- ▢ 3 whole lemons
- ▢ 3.5 ounces ginger root
- ▢ ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Peel the oranges, lemons, and the ginger. 2 whole oranges, 3 whole lemons, 3.5 ounces ginger root
- Put all ingredients into your blender and blend for around 50-60 seconds until smooth. ¼ cup honey
Equipment
- High Powered Blender
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Ginger Shot Recipe
Equipment
- High Powered Blender
Ingredients
- 2 whole oranges
- 3 whole lemons
- 3.5 ounces ginger root
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Peel the oranges, lemons, and the ginger. 2 whole oranges, 3 whole lemons, 3.5 ounces ginger root
- Put all ingredients into your blender and blend for around 50-60 seconds until smooth. ¼ cup honey
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
