Here’s a healthy drink that will take you by surprise with its light, refreshing flavor: this Grapefruit Smoothie! The name might sound like a boring health food, but it’s anything but. This lusciously fruity puree tastes a like a combination of sorbet and ice cream: bright and zingy from the grapefruit, tropical from the pineapple and creamy from the banana and yogurt. Our 4 year old could not stop sipping it, if that says anything! This one surprised us with its pleasantly creamy flavor.
Ingredients in this grapefruit smoothie
A grapefruit smoothie can be made a myriad of ways. Some people like to segment the grapefruit and throw it all in the blender, but to us that takes much too long. Instead, squeeze out some fresh juice, combine with other fruits and enjoy! Here’s what you’ll need for our spin on a grapefruit smoothie:
Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (1 grapefruit)Frozen pineappleBanana (room temperature)Greek yogurt1 cup ice
Blend it up, and give it a taste: it’s lusciously creamy and citrusy! If you like a sweeter smoothie, you can add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey. But we liked the flavor as is without sweetener. Want more drinks with grapefruit? Try Grapefruit Juice or Grapefruit Soda.
Why to add the yogurt
Greek yogurt is ideal for smoothies: it adds a creamy texture to the puree and a good dose of protein to fruity purees. Don’t have the Greek variety? Try plain yogurt instead! This would also work with a sweetened yogurt like vanilla if that is all you have.
Variation: vegan grapefruit smoothie
Want a dairy free grapefruit smoothie instead? Omit the Greek yogurt, and add more grapefruit juice as necessary until the smoothie blends up into a creamy puree. We’d also recommend adding more protein, especially if you’re eating this smoothie as a meal replacement. Keep reading for ideas!
Other protein adders
Want to add more protein to this grapefruit smoothie? Typically we’d recommend nut butter, but that would compete with the delicate citrus flavor here. Instead, try one of the following options:
Chia seeds. Add protein and fiber with chia seeds! 2 tablespoons chia seeds adds 4 grams protein and 11 grams fiber. (See Chia Seed Smoothie.)Vanilla protein powder: Protein powder also works here. Here’s the protein powder we like: it has a good flavor that’s not too artificial.
More fruit smoothies
Love a great fruit smoothie? Here are a few more tasty purees to try:
Try a fruity Cantaloupe Smoothie or citrusy Orange SmoothieOpt for Banana Peach Smoothie or Peach Mango SmoothieGrab a Vanilla Date, Almond Butter or Cherry SmoothieGo for a rich Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie or a fruity green Matcha SmoothieTry Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie or Strawberry Peach Smoothie
This grapefruit smoothie is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based and dairy-free, omit the Greek yogurt. 5 from 1 review
