Vitamin C Smoothie
This creamy vitamin C smoothie is made with grapefruit, banana, pineapple, and kale. It's refreshing, easy to make, and full of immune-boosting nutrients.
Servings: 1 smoothie
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup fresh grapefruit juice or 1 grapefruit
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup pineapple chopped into chunks
- 1 cup baby kale or curly kale
- 1 Tablespoon hemp seeds
Instructions
- Press 1 grapefruit through a juicer for fresh grapefruit juice. If you don’t have a juicer, you can use bottled grapefruit juice or simply add 1 whole peeled grapefruit to a high-powered blender.
- Add frozen banana slices, pineapple, kale and hemp seeds into the blender with the grapefruit. Blend on high until mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
- Grapefruit: If you’re using fresh grapefruit, make sure to remove the peel and as much of the white pith as possible to avoid bitterness.
- Greens: Baby kale has a milder flavor, but any kale will work. Spinach is a great alternative if you're not a kale fan.
- Sweetener: If your fruit isn’t super ripe, add a little honey or a soft Medjool date to sweeten things up.
- Storage: Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 24 hours. A splash of lemon or lime juice can help preserve freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 30g