True story… I have gone through 30 pounds of grapefruit making this smoothie every day for a few weeks. It’s really that good! And just like most of my green smoothies, this one came around by chance. I was getting low on groceries, but I still really wanted to make a green smoothie. I’ve been craving all things super fresh lately. So I used what I had on hand, even though I thought it might be a strange combo.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Pineapple – frozen works best here so your smoothie stays cold and creamy. You can use fresh, but I would recommend adding some ice in that case. Grapefruit – Is full of Vitamin C and antioxidants! I juice them using the glass juicer you’ll see in the photo below. But you can also use fresh grapefruit juice from the store. The advantage of juicing your own is you get way more pulp and fiber. I use pink grapefruit also known as ruby red grapefruit, but any grapefruit or citrus fruits like oranges, mandarins, etc. works here. Avocado – adds both creaminess and a healthy fat to the mix in this smoothie. You can also use a 1/2-1 cup Greek yogurt here in place of avocado. Or any dairy-free yogurt works. Spinach – is my preferred green in this green smoothie but you can use kale (to taste, it’s much stronger) if you’d like.
This recipe was originally published in 2016, but has been updated with nutritional information, tips, and new photos in 2022.
