When I lived in Chicago I used to be a bartender. Every night I’d walk to work and on my way I’d stop into a local juice bar and buy a shot of wheat grass. I love the smell of fresh grass, so the taste was never off-putting to me, but I did it because it gave me such great boost of energy for my shifts. I never thought much about what else it was doing for my body, and sadly when I moved out of the city I stopped doing wheat grass shots.
Flash forward 10+ years and a company called PINES – The Wheat Grass People contacted me asking if I wanted to try their product. I readily accepted and was excited to incorporated more greens into my diet. Since then I have been drinking wheat grass in the morning, or in my afternoon protein smoothie. With my husband deployed, my new job, and training for the half marathon it was just the boost in energy that my body needed.
There are so many benefits to incorporating wheat grass into your daily routine. Just one teaspoonful of PINES Wheat Grass powder, dissolved in water or juice, provides the same amount of nutrition as a serving of deep-green, leafy vegetables. But beyond that there are so many benefits for your body. I love that it is a complete source of protein!
Like I mentioned, I’ve never disliked the taste of wheat grass or anything green. So I like to warm up a cup of water and add my wheat grass to it like a tea. I also add lemon or ginger therapeutic grade oil for taste. I realize though that this might be too intense for some. You can also mix it into juice or even a smoothie!
This Gingerbread Smoothie recipe is SO delicious you won’t know there is wheat grass in it!
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 banana
- 1 T Almond Butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 drop ginger oil (more about my favorite therapeutic essential oils here)
- OR
- 1 tsp fresh ground ginger
- 2-3 dates (can substitute honey or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp [url:2]Pines Wheat Grass
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- Mix all ingredients in a blender until creamy.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon
- Enjoy
I plan on continuing to use PINES wheat grass in my daily routine. I’m super happy with the product and my energy levels. Plus they are NON-GMO and organic so I know that I’m getting a quality product that is really good for my body in so many ways! I’d love to try PINE beet juice powder next. I love fresh beet juice after a run, and I’m guessing I’d love this product too!
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Would you try wheat grass? What healthy benefit of wheat grass do you think you could benefit most from?
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Holly says
The gingerbread smoothie sounds interesting. I’m not sure I could handle wheat grass by itself.
Natalie says
I had no idea wheat grass had so many benefits. A smoothie is an excellent way to get those vital nutrients when it’s easy to slack on balanced meals from time to time.
Shop with Me Mama says
I have never tried wheat grass, but it sounds very interesting! I love the gingerbread smoothie, now that sounds YUMMY!
Kecia says
I have never used wheat grass, but I didn’t know of it numerous benefits either. I am going to share this with my husband, since he has a smoothie at least once a day.
Andrea Kruse says
I would love to work more wheat grass into my diet. Chlorofyll isa great thing to get and wheat grass makes it easy.
Liz Mays says
I really want to try this wheat grass powder and that smoothie looks like a good way to do so. I recently tried a really good protein powder, so I’m looking to try more healthy smoothies.
Penelope says
Even though I always hear how awesome it is, I never tried wheat grass. I really should give it a shot.
Marybeth Hamilton says
I’ve heard amazing things about wheat grass but I’ve never had it. A gingerbread smoothie sounds amazing, though. It’s definitely something I want to make and try 🙂
Summer Davis says
I used to do shots of wheatgrass with a friend of mine who had a juicer. I love the way it tastes. I’m blown away by the gingerbread smoothie that looks all green and stuff. I’m going to need for you to make that for me, okay? 🙂
Pennywise Cook says
Not so sure about the wheat grass alone, but I wouldn’t be against trying the smoothie! Is it kinda like putting kale in a smoothie? You can see it but don’t taste it so much? I could do that! I would love those benefits though. The energy thing is what I need!
Avry says
I have never tried wheat grass. I had a pretty major surgery 7 months ago and due to lack of vitamins, iron etc in my body my hair has been falling out and I haven’t been getting the nutrients I need. The Dr. put me on iron supplements. If wheat grass is high in Iron I would love to try it. I am always looking for ways to get in my nutrients now.
Jennifer H says
What a festive drink idea. I have never tried anything like it.
Ashley - Embracing Homemaking says
I’ve been wanting to try more smoothies so this came at a great time. Thank you! I’m excited to try it because it sounds great!
Sara Phillips says
I would TRY wheat grass, but it might take a lot of self-convincing to make it happen. The gingerbread smoothie has some good ingredients!
Robin Gagnon says
I am staring an indoor garden this afternoon. I should look into doing a wheat grass patch too.
Melinda says
I don’t know if I could get past that smell. I personally don’t liek the smell of grass.
Kimberly Grabinski says
Oh that gingerbread smoothie wound good! I’ve heard of wheatgrass but never actually tried it.
Audrey at Barking Mad! says
I’m not sure I could do the wheatgrass all by itself, but I’m pretty sure it would go down pretty easy in the Gingerbread smoothie. Ginger makes EVERYTHING yummy!
Crystal says
Wow, there are some great health benefits to wheatgrass. Adding it in a smoothie like your Gingerbread smoothie is a great idea and looks yummy!
Raijean S says
Yes, I’ve heard about the great benefits of taking these shots. I have to make sure I take a few this winter season.
Stephanie Keeping says
Sounds healthy. I would be nervous about the taste.
Digna Dreibelbis says
I would definitely ask my hubby to make one for me. I must say that judging by the ingredients, it sounds like it will taste better than it looks though. Thank you for sharing.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
there’s a place in st louis where you can get wheat grass shots! it makes me feel healthy to drink them lol
Melissa says
I SO want to try this! Sounds delicious!
GiGi Dubois says
Never have I had wheat grass – it’s a must try, and this gingerbread smoothie….. TRY AND HOLD ME BACK! lol
Heather says
I had never really looked into Wheat Grass. I would assume I would need to disguise it and that smoothie looks fabulous.
Jesica Helgren says
Interesting, I’ve never heard of this stuff but looks like worth a try.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
I am an avid fan of all things green but oddly enough have never tried wheat grass! Now’s the time to give it a shot. Thanks for sharing.
Jo b says
This sounds delicious! Gingerbread is my favourite – I’ve never tried wheat grass, but I think I have to now!
Jessica Naca says
Wow that sounds like a great product! I wonder how much I could give my 4 year olds!
Cara says
I have never tried wheat grass. That gingerbread smoothielooks yummy!