This sweet, refreshing, and creamy Grapefruit Smoothie Bowl makes for the perfect healthy breakfast or cooling treat.
Helloooooo sweetie!
Errr—I’m talking to the grapefruit.
And you! Because I adore you both. So so so much. But this bowl really is my spirit animal.
When I think about grapefruit, I think about sitting patiently at the breakfast table as a little tot while my mom prepared for me this delightfully juicy, sweet, and tart fruit sprinkled with sugar on top. It was a staple in our house. From eating them as a child to making wild creations with them as a grown woman, I’m feeling total nostalgia with today’s recipe.
I had never tried Winter Sweetz grapefruit until last month (which was national grapefruit month!) and holy moly…it’s how all grapefruit should be. Grown in Texas, they’re perfectly sweet enough to not warrant that childhood sugar sprinkle and so very juicy. Like, you have to wipe your face after you eat it kind of juicy. Would you have your grapefruit any other way?
Citrus in smoothies has been my jam lately. That super refreshing and ever so tart pop of flavor really balances out the sweetness of cherries and banana in this bowl. Avocado lends that token creaminess which is oh so essential not only for nutrition, but for texture and staying power. I think cashew butter would also be delightful if avocado isn’t your thang.
You may notice there’s no liquid in this recipe. That’s because of all the fabulous grapefruit juice!! Be sure to segment the fruit over a bowl so you can dump all that juicy goodness into the blender. If you’re new to segmenting (don’t fret, so was I), it’s the key to avoiding the bitterness found in the pith of the fruit. Check out this quick video to sharpen your segmenting skills!
A word about the cauliflower in this recipe. You’ve seen it in smoothies before. Rest assured that I include it in my smoothie each and every day! It adds splendid creaminess and volume without having to add a bunch more fruit. You don’t taste it at all! I promise.
I thought this bowl was sweet enough on its own, but if you have a honking sweet tooth feel free to add a pitted date or a splash of maple syrup. As far as toppings go, I love to add extra grapefruit segments, big coconut flakes, and tart frozen raspberries for a pop of color. After the photos I added granola and creamy peanut butter and it was MAJOR.
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Now I’m going to go paint my kitchen the color of this grapefruit.
- 1 Winter Sweetz grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- ½ cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1 ripe sliced and frozen banana (can sub ½ cup frozen pineapple)
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower florets
- ¼ an avocado (can sub 1½ tbsp cashew butter)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Toppings of choice: coconut, grapefruit segments, frozen raspberries, granola, etc.
- Segment grapefruit over a bowl. Dump all of the segments and juice (careful not to include the pith or seeds) into the blender.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a bowl and add toppings of choice.
This post was made in partnership with Winter Sweetz Grapefruit.
The cauliflower thing is definitely new to me, but I’m seeing it more and more, so it’s sounding more okay hah! I LOVE the color of this bad boy!
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It helps so much with thickness and sneaking those extra veggies in 🙂 Love it!
Wow, this looks amazing!!! What a clever idea. Thanks so much, I’ll be trying this. =)
Let me know how you love it 🙂
First of all — such gorgeous photos!! 2nd — I can’t wait to try this because I’m addicted to anything & everything grapefruit ☺️
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Photographing this madam so happy because it screams warm, sunny days. Yay can’t wait for you to try!
This is lovely! I am such a grapefruit person. I keep seeing cauliflower used in smoothie bowls. I’ll have to give it a try.
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Once you go cauli, you don’t go back 🙂
I share the same memory from childhood – my mom would roast grapefruit with brown sugar on top and it was always something I looked forward to in the winter/spring. This is the first I’ve heard of Winter Sweetz grapefruit and now I’m itching to try it! Loving these beautiful, healthful bowls!
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So many sweet, glorious memories. Thanks, lady!
I must buy grapefruit and cashew butter now! I love avocado, but I also love cashew butter and that iteration has my name all over it!
Also, I started adding cauliflower to my smoothies because of you a couple of months ago, and it is the best. Such a great way to pack in the veggies and add a touch more creamy texture and very very subtle sweetness!
Lovin’ on all of this 🙂 Enjoy, Mandy!
I had to come back to comment again, I am obsessed with this smoothie! The FLAVOR is amazing, it’s seriously the only thing I want to eat lately!! well, and chocolate.
love it!! love you!! keep the tasty ideas coming!
GENIUS! I love all these new ideas of things to add to my smoothies. I actually added cauliflower for the first time today…Next time it is GRAPEFRUIT too…You’re the best! Thanks for the smoothie inspiration! XOXO
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Thanks so much, chica! Warm weather approaching always calls for new smoothie Inspo XOXO
grapefruit is my fav too….esp with gin 😛
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oh my now THAT is a recipe 🙂
Talk about a GORGEOUS color! I’m always a sucker for smoothie bowls, especially with hidden veggies inside…
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This color made me smile the whole time I was shooting it 🙂 Thanks, lady!
I have to give this a try! How/where can I buy that brand of grapefruit?!
I’ve researched do ahead smoothies. Learned : don’t want to keep in fridge more than 2days because of nutrient loss. Any comments on freezing & nutrition loss?
Lovery cali in smoothies bcuz of you, ty!
This is the perfect recipe. As summer is about to start this kind of recipe is necessary. Great pictures.
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Yum yum… Can’t wait to try it!
Thank you Alexis 🙂
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This was so good! Loved the combo of ingredients, and I topped mine with strawberries, granola and almond butter. Yum!
Nommm almond butter always 🙂
Loving this smoothie bowl! Cashew butter works, but I think avocado would take the win!
I’ve been looking for grapefruit recipes in a bid to lower my cholesterol and this was perfect. I’m in melbourne australia so it’s winter at the moment. So Grapefruit is in season. We also have imported cherries, removed te pips and placed into a freezer bag along with the ingredients in preparation. I was surprised at how little ingredients are used resulting in a huge bowl. I had it as a meal for lunch. Also surprised at how quick it took, reminds me of a sorbet smoothie. Ive created more frozen portion bags in the freezer to whip out as a fast treat. Looking forward to making this regularly in summer – thank you for sharing an incredible simple, fast and refreshing recipe!