Power up your day with a small, yet mighty sips of homemade superfood shots.
Superfood shots are marketed to cover a spectrum of wellness needs.
Some are intended to sharpen mental focus or boost mood, and others to bolster immunity and improve digestion.
Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.
The hefty price tag of store-bought options makes homemade alternatives appealing.
Benefits of Superfood Shots
Superfood shots are marketed to cover a spectrum of wellness needs.
Some are intended to sharpen mental focus or boost mood, and others to bolster immunity and improve digestion.
Photo by: Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.
It also probably comes as no surprise that these health claims come at a cost.
Most superfood shots average $3.99 per 2-oz.
bottle, which could quickly consume your grocery budget.
Photo by: Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.
All you need is ahigh-power blender, some cheesecloth and a couple standby recipes.
The best options are 100% fruit juice with no added sugar, coconut water or unsweetened green tea.
The peel often contains lots of good-for-you nutrients.
Or if you need somedigestive support, consider a mix of ginger and apple cider vinegar.
Look to matcha and cayenne pepper.
Or, for a blast of antioxidants, try spirulina or wheat grass.
Step 4: Blend, Strain, and Sip!
Blend all of the ingredients until completely liquefied.
There are a couple different ways to enjoy your freshly blended superfood shots.
The first is, as their name implies, as a shot in one swift swig.
Especially if you want to make them in bulk they can last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Stay vibrant and nourished, one shot at a time.
