Wheatgrass Juice
Source: Chelsea - Victae.com1
10 minutes
Ever heard that wheat grass is too fibrous to use in a blender, so you have to buy special equipment or rely on a local smoothie joint? Luckily, you actually can make wheat grass juice in a blender with an ingredient I know you have access to: WATER. You’ll love how easy it is to be nutritious!
While wheat is in the name, wheat grass is actually gluten free, so those with sensitivities can still imbibe J
Fun Fact: Wheat grass is a complete protein, meaning that all of the amino acids that are essential and we need to eat are found in wheatgrass!
Ingredients
Wheatgrass
Water
Directions
Cut and rinse the green parts of the wheat grass from your planter and place in a blender.
Add 1 cup of water. Blend on low for 10-15 seconds, then whiz on high for 30 seconds.
Place a strainer over a glass and pour liquid through strainer. Toss or compost the pulp.
Hint: you can use coconut water for added sweetness if you are drinking the juice straight.
Drink as is, or blend with frozen bananas and pineapple for a tropical smoothie with extra benefits.