DRINK RECIPES

Grapefruit Smoothies

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A bright pink grapefruit smoothie made with a whole peeled ruby red grapefruit, frozen strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, orange juice, vanilla and a spoonful of honey. Ready in 10 minutes.

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Yield
about 3 cups (2 large or 4 small servings)
Illustration of Grapefruit Smoothies

Most grapefruit drinks start with juice, but this smoothie from the KitchenSimplicity archive blends the whole peeled fruit, so you get its full body along with its sweet-sharp citrus flavor. Frozen strawberries and a ripe banana soften the tartness, while Greek yogurt and a little vanilla make it thick and creamy.

Winter is the best time to make it, when ruby red grapefruit is at its sweetest and cheapest in grocery stores. It makes an easy breakfast for two or an afternoon snack for four, and it comes together in the time it takes to peel one grapefruit.

Tips

  • Adding the liquids to the blender first helps the blades catch and keeps frozen fruit from jamming.
  • For an extra-thick, frosty smoothie, use a frozen banana, or add a handful of ice cubes.
  • Swap the honey for maple syrup, or use dairy-free yogurt and agave for a vegan version.
  • Smoothies are best fresh, but leftovers can be frozen in ice pop molds for an easy frozen snack.

Grapefruit Smoothies

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Yield
about 3 cups (2 large or 4 small servings)

Ingredients

  • 1 ruby red grapefruit
  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen strawberries
  • 1 ripe banana, peeled
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey, plus more to taste

Steps

  1. Set the grapefruit on a cutting board and slice a thin piece off the top and bottom so the pink flesh shows and the fruit stands steady.
  2. Working from top to bottom with a sharp knife, cut away the peel and all of the bitter white pith in strips, following the curve of the fruit.
  3. Cut the peeled grapefruit crosswise into thick rounds and pick out any seeds.
  4. Put the orange juice and yogurt in the blender first, then add the grapefruit, banana, frozen strawberries, vanilla and honey.
  5. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, until completely smooth. Taste and blend in a little more honey if the grapefruit is very tart, then pour into glasses and serve right away.

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