Name: Grapefruit Smoothie Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 medium grapefruit (peeled/ seeds removed); 1 large sweet pear (cored); 2 cups kale (washed and cleaned); 1 large ripe banana (previously sliced and frozen); 4 ice cubes; ½ cup unsweetened rice milk; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional / peeled and chopped); 10 mint leaves (optional); 3 tablespoons Organic Protein Plant-Based Powder; 1 tablespoon date paste (or 1 medjool date)

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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.

Table of Contents hide

1. Ingredients

2. Instructions

3. Smoothies and juicing

4. 9 health benefits of grapefruit

5. More Smoothie Recipes

6. Recipe

7. Grapefruit Smoothie Recipe

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 workout. Its right carbs can help you refuel. It has a high antioxidant quantity which helps to diminish inflammation and leads to better recovery. Just add some protein powder or chia seeds to increase this macronutrient's content in your refreshing smoothie.

Ingredients

Pink grapefruit
Pear
Plant milk
Banana
Kale.

Optionally, you can add ginger and fresh mint.

See quantities and full instructions in the recipe card.

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.

grapefruit smoothie ingredients in blender

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:

Very hydrating.
May promote appetite control.
It’s low in Calories, Yet High in Nutrients.
It may Benefit Your Immune System.
It’s High in Powerful Antioxidants and it is full of powerful antioxidants.
Eating Grapefruit May Improve Heart Health.
It may promote appetite control, and it has been shown to aid weight loss.
Grapefruit may help prevent insulin resistance and diabetes.
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.

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, it's really worth it. Try some of our favorite smoothies:

These are some of our favorite breakfast recipes to pair your grapefruit green smoothie with

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag a photo #ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

Recipe

Nutrition Facts

Grapefruit Smoothie Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

224

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Sodium

Potassium

849

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

8438

169

Vitamin C

131

159

Calcium

159

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Food safety

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Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat
Wash hands after touching raw meat
Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Never leave cooking food unattended
Use oils with high smoking points to avoid harmful compounds
Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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