The Skinny Grapefruit Queen

Well, I got such wonderful feedback from last week's smoothie recipe, that I decided on sharing another one of my favorites with ya'll today.  First, for a couple of weeks now, I have been trying to incorporate grape fruit into a smoothie.  Honestly, up until recently, I really didn't like Grape Fruit all that much...it was TOO tangy & citrus-y for my liking, BUT a las...I have figured out the PERFECT recipe for a smoothie with grape fruit that is not overpowering:)

Here is the list of ingredients that you will need for ONE serving:

-Half of a large Pink Grapefruit:

I usually don't buy organic with these, BECAUSE they come with the skin and they are expensive already when you buy the large ones.  If you would like to use pure Grapefruit juice-NOT the kind with additives and sugar, thats fine too:)

-Organic Baby Carrots:

I buy the bag of organic carrots from Central Market and then clean and re-wash them when I get them home.  Also, you can buy the larger ones too...either one will work great:)

-Organic Coconut Milk:

If you read last Monday's post on Coconut Milk, you can see the advantages to buying it!  It's great for people who do not consume dairy and are completely 100% vegan! So if you haven't checked last Monday's post, go back and read it:)

-Organic Ginger

Honestly, you can either buy the ginger root...it's this funky-looking branch-thing...LOL...that you can buy in the produce section of any Central Market, Sprouts, or Whole Foods.  However, I just buy the Organic ginger powder instead, that way you do not have to worry about juicing the root or shaving it...it just saves time:)  There are MANY MANY health benefits to ginger...it honestly is AH-MAZING!!  If you want to know, just click on the underlined headline above:)

-Napolea OR Organic Cherry Juice/Pomegranate Juice:

I know what you are thinking...what the heck is Napolea?  Well, just click on the name above and read about where its from and how to order it.  I actually heard about it from my nanny and then my mother-in-law let me have a bottle to try.  I am taking it to just help with detoxing & energy!!  However, if you click the on the name above, you can see ALL of the wonderful benefits of it AND even better....it tastes SOOOO GOOD!!! However, if you want something that has a comparable taste, try Organic Cherry Juice OR Organic Pomegranate Juice:)

-Eggwhites:

Like I mentioned last week, this is for the creamy/foamy effect AND to get an added dose of protein!  However, if you are vegan or you just think eggs are gross, than just leave them out...I LOVE my egg whites, but I left them out of my smoothie today and it still was yummy! Would you like more info on which ones I use for my recipes? Check last Monday's Smoothie Recipe:)

-Stevia:

I don't use that much in this recipe, just one packet...you many not want to use any...just try and see:)

How Much & How To:


-Half a large Pink Grapefruit
-1/4-1/2 cup of organic carrots
-1/4 cup of organic coconut milk
-1/2 teaspoon of ginger
-1/4 cup of Napolea OR Organic Cherry/Pomegranate Juice
-1/2 Cup of Eggwhites (Only if you choose; its good without too)
-1 packet of Stevia
-Couple of ice cubes

-Add all of the ingredients above, except for the ginger, stevia, and ice cubes.  Blend really well and then stir in the stevia and ginger.  Blend again and then add in the ice cubes and blend for the last time & Serve!

The wonderful thing about this smoothie to me is the FOAM!  If you do not like the foam, just stir and let it sit for awhile and it should go down.  Also, this particular one contains pulp, so again...if you do not like pulp, then you can use a strainer before you serve it:)

Like I say time and time again, I LOVE FEEDBACK!! Let me know if you end up trying it.  It is sooo yummy and good for you too!

Have a Lovely Monday!

XOXO,

L