Spinach and grapefruit shouldn’t work, but the greens mute the sourness just enough. This grapefruit spinach detox smoothie comes out a startling pink with a clean, green finish.
Easy Detox Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie combines the tartness of grapefruit with the earthy flavor of spinach, making it a delicious way to cleanse and energize. Ready in just a few minutes, it serves as a quick breakfast or a healthy snack option.
Ingredients
- 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
- 1 banana, frozen for creaminess
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut water
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for thickness)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and segment the grapefruit, wash the spinach leaves, and cut the banana into chunks if not frozen.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the grapefruit segments, spinach, banana, and almond milk or coconut water. Add honey or agave syrup if desired for sweetness.
- Adjust Consistency: Blend until smooth, adding ice cubes for a thicker texture if you prefer.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.
Blend the spinach with the juice before adding fruit so it breaks down fully. A frozen banana keeps the tartness in check.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 servings
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
