Grapefruit Julius
Category
Healthy Drinks
Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
Author:
Ashley McDonald
GRAPEFRUIT
Like many citrus fruits, grapefruit is loaded with vitamin C, a nutrient shown to help boost your body's immune system. Grapefruit is also loaded with Vitamin A, another vitamin that has been proven to help immune function.
COCONUT MILK
Coconut milk is a tasty, nutritious and versatile food that is widely available. It can also be made easily at home. It's full of important nutrients like manganese and copper.
SPARKLING WATER
You need to be well hydrated for your cells to work properly. Drinking water also helps maintain a healthy heart rate and blood pressure. You need adequate fluid to produce lymph, an important bodily fluid and component of the immune system. All systems of the body work better in a water-rich environment.
APPLE JUICE
Apple juice is completely free of calories and fat and can lower cholesterol. A glass of apple juice is packed with various essential nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, Vitamin E, vitamin K and folate.
VANILLA EXTRACT
Sweet, warm, rich aroma of vanilla extract not only soothes the palate, it also calms the mind; and vanilla extract also restores skin.
Ingredients
1 Whole Grapefruit
1 Cup Coconut Milk
1/2 Cup Sparkling Water
2 Tbsp Apple Juice
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Ice
Directions
Peel Grapefruit and remove seeds as best as possible.
Add all ingredients to Vitamix Container.
Secure lid, blend on high.
Enjoy!
Recipe Note
If you prefer Pulp Free * Half Grapefruit, Squeeze to juice and run through strainer before adding to Vitamix container.