Immune-Boosting Grapefruit Smoothie
An intense nourishing winter smoothie to boost your immune system—layers of grapefruit, yogurt, and beet cream to fuel your cells with antioxidants and your microbiome with natural probiotics.
Servings: 2
Calories: 196kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and cut into slices
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 banana
- ½ inch ginger, peeled and grated
- ¼ cup purified water
- ½ medium beet, peeled and cubed
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients (except the beet) into a blender and process to obtain a smooth liquid.
- Divide half of the amount into serving glasses.
- Add the beet cubes to the remaining blended mixture and process to obtain an intense pink liquid.
- Top the serving glasses with the beet layer and serve.
Notes
Look for red and pink grapefruits, which contain lycopene and more antioxidants than yellow or white grapefruit.
And if you’re in a hurry, don’t worry about creating a layered smoothie—although it’s pretty! Go ahead and just toss everything in a blender and give it a whirl.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 2mg