Grapefruit Smoothie

I have always been a fan of grapefruit but have generally stuck to freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice. This grapefruit smoothie recipe is creamy, fresh and vitamins, and protein-packed.

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This Grapefruit Juice can be used as a post-workout smoothie, and when we aim to lose some weight, we drink our slimming juice, which has reduced sugar and also features de-bloating ingredients.

This grapefruit smoothie for weight loss is the perfect green smoothie to get back on track. This smoothie recipe features anti-inflammatory fresh ginger, pear's natural sweetness, and filling leafy greens and frozen bananas.

You can easily add it to your workout routine by adding grapefruit after a workout. It's right carbs can help you refuel. It has a high antioxidant quantity which helps to diminish inflammation and leads to better recovery. Add protein powder or chia seeds to increase this macronutrient's content in your refreshing smoothie.

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• 🧾 Ingredients
• 🔪 Instructions
• 🧃 Smoothies and juicing
• 🍊 9 health benefits of grapefruit
• ❓ FAQ
• 🥤 More Smoothie Recipes
• 📋 Recipe
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

🧾 Ingredients

• Pink Grapefruit: The pink grapefruit provides a tangy, zesty flavor that's both refreshing and packed with vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that aids in immune health. The natural sweetness of grapefruit balances the bitterness of kale and contributes to the overall flavor profile of the smoothie.
• Pear: Pears are included for their natural, subtle sweetness and high fiber content, which aids in digestion and provides a satisfying texture. They also provide a good source of vitamin C and K, enhancing the smoothie's nutrient profile.
• Plant Milk: Plant milk serves as the liquid base for this smoothie, enabling the ingredients to blend smoothly and giving the smoothie a creamy texture. Depending on the type chosen, it can also contribute additional nutrients like protein (in soy or pea milk), or healthy fats (in almond or coconut milk).
• Banana: Bananas are used to add natural sweetness, creaminess and thickness to the smoothie, contributing to a more satisfying mouthfeel. They're also an excellent source of potassium, which can support heart health and help to balance electrolytes.
• Kale: Kale is a superfood packed with fiber, antioxidants, calcium, and vitamins K, A, and C. Its addition helps to boost the smoothie's nutritional value, promoting overall health, and its earthy flavor complements the fruit ingredients, adding depth to the smoothie.

Optionally, you can add ginger and fresh mint.

See quantities and complete instructions in the recipe card.

Tip: Winter season, all the way to March is the perfect season to enjoy the most delicious citrus!

🔪 Instructions

Making this green smoothie is quick to make and requires only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes.

We need to blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender. We love this Professional Blender which has a very accessible price, is super effective in crushing everything, and has a large volume capacity. We also use it to make our Almond Milk.

🧃 Smoothies and juicing

About two years ago, we started making smoothies in the mornings to give a little twist to our morning juicing routine, which typically includes our favorite Green Celery Juice.

We alternate between morning juicing, intermittent fasting, morning low-calorie detox-anti-inflammatory and immune system boosters, and now Smoothies!

New workout habits come with new plans, this is how we plan our week:

• Intermittent Fasting on Mondays and Wednesdays. So, we have a Vinyasa Yoga class watching our favorite Yoga Channel from Jessica Richburg, which we discovered a couple of months ago and are loving it.
• Four times a week, after the morning workout, we have juice.  One Green Juice, One Carrot Juice, and One Beetroot Ultimate Workout Juice.
• Two times a week, we have green smoothies, either this pink Grapefruit Smoothie, a Post-workout Protein Smoothie, or our times favorite Mango Smoothie.
• We start with a Detox Lemon, Ginger, and Turmeric tea on the days we don't fast.

Want to know more about the benefits of Juicing? Check our post:

Juicing for Health: The Truth about Juicing

🍊 9 health benefits of grapefruit

Grapefruit is one of the healthiest fruits on earth. It’s rich in minerals, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Grapefruit's health benefits are the following:

1. Very hydrating.
2. May promote appetite control.
3. It’s low in Calories, Yet High in Nutrients.
4. It may Benefit Your Immune System.
5. It’s High in Powerful Antioxidants and it is full of powerful antioxidants.
6. Eating Grapefruit May Improve Heart Health.
7. It may promote appetite control, and it has been shown to aid weight loss.
8. Grapefruit may help prevent insulin resistance and diabetes.
9. May reduce the risk of kidney stones.

If you want more details about Grapefruit health benefits, visit HealthLine

This kale and fruit Smoothie is excellent for you these cold Winter days with lots of immune-boosting Vitamin C to ward off Flus colds.

In addition to kale's health benefits, this grapefruit banana smoothie also has plenty of potassium and fiber from banana and pear.

I also love the kale almond milk smoothie's texture, as it's refreshing, creamy, and still light.

Read also: High Fiber Smoothie for Constipation

❓ FAQ

🥤 More Smoothie Recipes

If you don't have a good blender, we think it is an excellent investment; we use it at least twice a day, and it's really worth it. Try some of our favorite smoothies:

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