There are no artificial sweeteners or ingredients in this smoothie. It is just a fruity beverage with a spicy zing of ginger.
About the recipe
There are times when I feel like my system needs a short break. I usually try and avoid refined ingredients and artificial sweeteners for a few days. My favorite resource is Clean Slate cookbook and I follow their 3 day detox program every few months. Detox diets are becoming quite popular these days. They are said to remove toxins from the body. It could be a juice detox or a fasting detox or just clean eating. The idea is to have a diet with lots of fibrous fruits and veggies that help remove toxins, which are removed by binding to fiber. The nutrients in colorful plant foods drive the process of liver detoxification. It also gives the digestive system a rest from processed foods and common allergens (like dairy, gluten etc.). Here I have a antioxidant rich smoothie with grapefruit, strawberries, apple and ginger. You can make this smoothie as part of detox diet or simple when you are feeling sluggish. Try it along with the simple beetroot salad and carrot green bean soup.
Ingredients
For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below. Here are the ingredients you need to make this easy grapefruit strawberry smoothie recipe:
Grapefruit Strawberries, either fresh or frozen Apple - choose a sweet variety like honey crisp, gala, red or green golden delicious. Ginger
Instructions
For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below. Here is how to make this delicious and easy grapefruit smoothie recipe: Combine chopped strawberries, grapefruit, apple, ginger and water in a high speed blender. Blend until smooth. Serve right away or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Expert Tips
Use either fresh or frozen strawberries. Make sure the frozen ones do not have any added sugar. Choose a sweet variety of apple like honey crisp, gala, red or green golden delicious, since there is no added sweetener. Serve the smoothie right away or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Store any leftover smoothie for up to 3 days in the fridge.
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