Name: Grapefruit Ginger Boost Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: ½ ruby red grapefruit, peeled, seeds removed (I like Ruby Red variety); ½ orange, peeled, seeds removed; 3/4 cup frozen raspberries; ½ cup frozen riced cauliflower; ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp hulled hemp seeds; 2 tbsp almond butter or tahini; 2 inch knob ginger; 2-4 dates, pitted (optional); ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 1 cup water; Pinch of salt; *I found that the Ruby Red grapefruits I got at Costco had little to no seeds at all, so I didn’t pick out the seeds. If your grapefruit has a lot of large seeds, try to remove them but don’t worry if you don’t get them all.; Note: grapefruit and raspberries are very tart, so depending on your sweetness preference, add some dates. You could also throw in ½ a banana to sweeten it up a bit instead of dates if you like that flavor.

February is the prime citrus season and a great time of year to incorporate citrus fruits into your diet because of their rich immune-boosting vitamin C content. I had tons of leftover grapefruits from my holiday shopping, so I immediately peeled, quartered, and froze them to use for smoothies and that is how this smoothie was born! It is packed with immune boosting ingredients like cauliflower (another vitamin C powerhouse), ginger, and citrus. Tahini, hemp seeds, and yogurt add plenty of protein and healthy fats to make the smoothie ultra creamy.

Ingredient Highlight

Grapefruit (citrus)! There’s a reason why we eat a lot more citrus in the winter months – citrus fruits are loaded with immune-boosting vitamin C. Grapefruits, unlike other citrus fruits, is also very high in vitamin A (beta carotene), another nutrient important for immune health and inflammation.

P.S. The peel and white pith contains just as much vitamin C as the flesh and is also loaded with fiber and other nutrients

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Prep Time 10

Ingredients

½ ruby red grapefruit, peeled, seeds removed I like Ruby Red variety
½ orange, peeled, seeds removed
3/4 cup frozen raspberries
½ cup frozen riced cauliflower
½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
2 tbsp hulled hemp seeds
2 tbsp almond butter or tahini
2 inch knob ginger
2-4 dates, pitted (optional)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup water
Pinch of salt
*I found that the Ruby Red grapefruits I got at Costco had little to no seeds at all, so I didn’t pick out the seeds. If your grapefruit has a lot of large seeds, try to remove them but don’t worry if you don’t get them all.
Note: grapefruit and raspberries are very tart, so depending on your sweetness preference, add some dates. You could also throw in ½ a banana to sweeten it up a bit instead of dates if you like that flavor.

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and add more sweeter if you’d like (see note).

Items you can prep ahead (optional)

Peel and chop the citrus

Substitutions:

No grapefruit? Use 2 oranges instead.
Use any frozen fruit in place of raspberries (blueberries, pineapple, etc…)
Use chia seeds in place of hemp seeds.

Storage:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Leftovers + Repurposing:

Give the smoothie a stir and drink up! Stir in granola or nuts to add crunch.

Grapefruit Ginger Boost Smoothie