Apple is the bridge that makes grapefruit taste like a normal breakfast. This grapefruit apple detox smoothie is crisp and juicy, closer to fresh-pressed juice than a thick blend.
Revitalizing Grapefruit Apple Detox Smoothie
This detox smoothie features a delightful blend of tart grapefruit, sweet apples, and refreshing mint, creating a vibrant drink that’s both nutritious and delicious. It takes about 5 minutes to prepare and serves 1 generous portion.
Ingredients
- 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup coconut water or plain water
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A few fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled texture)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Peel and segment the grapefruit, core and chop the apple, and rinse the spinach leaves.
- Blend the Smoothie: In a blender, combine the grapefruit segments, chopped apple, spinach, and coconut water. If desired, add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Add Ice (Optional): If you prefer a chilled smoothie, add a few ice cubes into the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined and smooth in texture.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and enjoy immediately for optimal freshness.
Use a sweet apple like Fuji so you skip added sugar. Core it well, since the seeds taste bitter.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 large smoothie
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
