Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but during a heat wave, making food can be the last thing anyone wants to thing about. This August, take the Limoneira approach to start each day with a refreshing burst of yummy citrus flavor and an influx of vitamins and nutrients. Join Limoneira spokesperson Megan Roosevelt as she brings this and other recipes for delicious summertime treats to the Limoneira YouTube channel all month long.
This is a guest post recipe that is courtesy of Limoneira citrus. Grapefruit for breakfast is a well-known lean breakfast alternative, but it makes an even better smoothie.
Star Ruby Grapefruit Smoothie Recipe
1 Limoneira Star Ruby Grapefruit
1 cup pitted cherries
3 tbsp. chia seeds
1 cup ice
1 cup plain yogurt
Directions: Begin by juicing the entire grapefruit. (The good news is, Limoneira citrus is notoriously juicy. Bring on that flavor!) Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend on high for about one minute. Enjoy!
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I did not know that Limoneira also had grapefruits. I know that this brand has delicious fruits and I always love cherries in any recipe.
This looks really good! Our family loves smoothies, it’s a great way for my toddler to eat more fruits and veggies. I will definitely be making this, I know we would all love it and I’m always looking for new smoothies to make.
Gosh I love smoothies! For me they are a treat. I like the iddea of grapefruit and cherries, it would even out the tratness a lot. Hubby has to pass, the grapefruit and meds are a no no, but maybe something else could be substituted.
I think grapefruit and cherries together would be really good. I’d totally try this.
This sounds really good and refreshing. I will have to try it. Thank you for the recipe.
Have to admit that I have never thought about using a grapefruit in my smoothies. This just sounds and looks so good got to try it
Smoothies are one of my favorite breakfast items. I’ve tried broiled grapefruit but gets so tart that I start twitching but I think mixing it up in a smoothie might help tone it down. Thanks for the recipe!