Healthy Cooking
Grapefruit and Raspberry Smoothie with Toasted Coconut
Ingredients
| 2 tbsp | shredded unsweetened coconut |
| 2 cups | pure grapefruit juice |
| 1 cup | raspberries, fresh or frozen |
| 1 | banana |
| 1 tbsp | honey |
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).Place coconut on a baking sheet; put in oven for 5 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly toasted. Remove from heat and cool.
In a blender, combine grapefruit juice, raspberries, banana, honey and toasted coconut;purée until smooth. Serve cold.
NUTRITION
Per 1-1/2 cup (375 ml) serving: 248 cal, 3 g pro, 5 g total fat (3 g saturated fat), 53 g carb, 7 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 6 mg sodium
WHY GRAPEFRUIT?
With their juicy texture and crisp tart taste, grapefruit are a treat during the winter months. Like all citrus fruit, grapefruit are exceptionally low in calories yet packed with an impressive range of nutrients and disease-fighting phytochemicals. In fact, researchers have linked a diet high in citrus fruit with protection against certain cancers, heart disease and stroke. This month we're taking our hats off to one of our favourite fruits - grapefruit!More recipes with Grapefruit
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