Strawberries are the easiest way to make grapefruit behave. This grapefruit strawberry detox smoothie turns a sour fruit into something my kids will actually drink.
Refreshing Grapefruit Strawberry Detox Smoothie
This detox smoothie features ripe strawberries and juicy grapefruit blended together for a delicious drink that’s incredibly healthy. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and serves 2 smoothies.
Ingredients
- 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 banana, peeled
- 1/2 cup coconut water or water
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Peel and segment the grapefruit, hull the strawberries, and peel the banana.
- Blend the Smoothie: In a blender, combine the grapefruit segments, strawberries, banana, and coconut water. If desired, add honey for extra sweetness.
- Add Ice: For a chilled smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with mint leaves, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Sweeten to taste with a little honey, since grapefruits vary. Blend on high so the seeds don’t survive.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 smoothies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
