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    Published: Jan 9, 2018 · Modified: Sep 17, 2021 by Sara

    Grapefruit Kiwi Detox Smoothie

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    Looking for a delicious way to slim down for the new year? This detox smoothie with nothing but fruit and a touch of honey has all the Vitamin C and fiber you need to start your day off right.

    Last weekend we went to our family's annual Cane Grinding down on the Georgia-Florida line. It's a great way to get together with family and honor the old traditions of turning sugar cane into cane syrup.

    Every year I leave the farm with 2 things: a bottle of fresh cane syrup and a bag of grapefruits. My Great Aunt Mildred has a huge grapefruit tree in her yard and I can never resist it. Have you every eaten a grapefruit right off the tree?

    Maybe I only think it's amazing because I'm a bit of a city girl, but there's just something about eating fruit you just picked. So here I am with all these fresh grapefruits... what are my favorite ways to use them? This Salad with Grapefruit and Champagne Vinaigrette is one. Detox Smoothie is another.

    What is a detox smoothie?

    Basically, a detox smoothie is one that has what it takes to flush out your system, but is also chock-full of the vitamins and minerals your body needs to function at its best.

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    Nothing But Fruit

    Now I am all for a green super-food smoothie with spinach or kale because it honestly isn't hard to cover up the taste of the veggies. But this is not that. This detox smoothie has nothing but grapefruit, kiwi, pear, clementines, and just a touch of honey to cut the tartness, so it truly is delicious!

    All these fruits are full of fiber, so that's the "detox" part. And the Vitamin C in this smoothie? Seriously, it's more than you need in a day. Did you know one single kiwi has all the Vitamin C you need?

    More than oranges! These fruits also come together to give you the calcium, potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and magnesium you need.

    The Smoothie

    Okay, on to the detox smoothie. First, you need to peel, seed, and chop all your fruit. They're all pretty easy to peel... I use my fingers for the clementines, a knife for the grapefruit, a vegetable peeler for the pear and have you seen this trick for peeling kiwi? You just use a spoon!

    Once the peel and seeds are out, put the fruit in a blender with 2 cups of ice (if your blender is the same size as mine, you may have to put 1 cup in, blend a little, then add the second cup) and honey to taste.

    For mine, I used about a tablespoon and a half of honey, but if your fruit is more tart or sweet you may want to use more or less.

    And that's it! This recipe makes two smoothies, so grab a friend and a couple glasses and enjoy your detox smoothie!

    📖 Recipe

    smoothie in glass with straw.

    Grapefruit Kiwi Detox Smoothie

    Biscuits & Burlap
    Looking for a delicious way to slim down for the new year? This detox smoothie with nothing but fruit and a touch of honey has all the Vitamin C and fiber you need to start your day off right.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Servings 2 smoothies

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Ruby Red Grapefruit
    • 1 Kiwi
    • 2 Clementines
    • 1 Pear
    • 1 ½ tablespoon honey
    • 2 cups ice

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and seed all fruit.
    • Put fruit in blender with honey and ice. 
    • Blend until desired consistency.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Debra C. says

      January 10, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE this smoothie! All of the beautiful fruit are so delicious, this will be a snap to whip up in the morning. Thank you for a delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 11, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        Thank you, Debra. Hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    2. Joyce says

      January 10, 2018 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      I definitely need this detox smoothie in my life right now. First it was Thanksgiving, then Christmas and then my birthday. The junk food was non-stop! haha! I am so in love with all the fresh citrus fruits in this as well - citrus is so invigorating and is such a great pick me up!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 11, 2018 at 6:02 pm

        It's the perfect time for all that citrus. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Britt | Sweet Tea & Thyme says

      January 10, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Oooh, this looks so pretty! And it's well needed after all the holiday foods I've been chowing down on. Yum!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 11, 2018 at 5:59 pm

        Thank you, Britt!

        Reply
    4. Angela says

      January 10, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      Oh I really need this recipe, smoothies are my thing, but I am so bad at coming up with combinations! Thanks for this.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 11, 2018 at 5:59 pm

        We think you'll love it, Angela. The pear gives it a sort of nutty taste.

        Reply
    5. Suzy says

      January 10, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      Perfect timing for some delicious detoxing!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 11, 2018 at 5:58 pm

        Exactly. Thanks, Suzy.

        Reply
    6. Jessica Levinson says

      January 10, 2018 at 5:25 pm

      This looks so refreshing! Love smoothies and can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 11, 2018 at 5:58 pm

        Thanks, Jessica. Hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    7. Ivory says

      January 13, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Looks amazing, and I can hardly wait to make it. Yummy! Thank you for this outstanding recipe.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 14, 2018 at 1:29 pm

        You are so welcome, Ivory. Thank you for being a member of the B&B family!

        Reply

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