Grapefruit Mint Juice

Grapefruit Mint Juice

Grapefruits, especially pink/red, have high amounts of lycopene, antioxidants, as well as many vitamins and minerals. A study done that was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry even shows that grapefruits can be used to control cholestrol.

So today’s recipe is for a delicious grapefruit mint juice. This juice is refreshing, light and tart. It’s a perfect juice to start your day off or a great juice to enjoy mid-morning as a pick-me-up. I’ve been drinking it as a mid-morning snack before I exercise during my lunch break.

Note: There has been research done that has shown that certain medications may react negatively to grapefruit. This article explains more. It might be a good idea to check to see if you’re taking any of these medications and how it may affect you. If you need more information, you should talk to your doctor.

Serves one
Makes 2 cups

Grapefruit Mint Juice Recipe

Ingredients for Grapefruit Mint Juice

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 grapefruits
• 1/2 cup mint leaves

Start by thoroughly washing and drying both your grapefruits and your mint leaves. I used ruby red grapefruits for this recipe but you can use any kind of grapefruit.

Then cut the rind off of your grapefruits, but try to leave on as much of the outer white part of the grapefruit as you can. Cut your grapefruit into smaller pieces that your juicer will be able to process.

I then put my mint leaves in my juicer and followed it with the grapefruit. This seemed to be a good way to get all of the mint to be processed and pushed through the juicer.

Also, just a side note, this juice smells amazing when you make it from that mint being juiced!

Once you’ve juiced your mint leaves and your two grapefruits, you will be all set to enjoy your grapefruit mint juice!

Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days!

Nutrition Facts

Grapefruit Mint Juice Nutrition Facts

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One serving of this grapefruit mint juice will provide you with 147 calories and 37 grams of your total carbohydrates. It also gives you over 600 milligrams of potassium and 2 grams of protein.

In terms of vitamins, this grapefruit mint juice contains 6% of your daily vitamin E, 10% of your daily vitamin B-6, 25% of your daily vitamin A, and over 300% of your daily vitamin C.

This juice will also provide you with a variety of minerals. Some of those include 7% of your daily calcium, 10% of your daily copper, 11% of your daily folate and 13% of your daily thiamin.

The complete nutrition facts can be seen in the images above and have been calculated using Sparks Recipe Calculator.

Vanilla Almond Green Protein Smoothie

Green Protein Smoothie

Lately I’ve been making myself a protein smoothie with my favorite raw vegan protein powder, Sunwarrior’s classic vanilla protein powder, after doing a hard workout in the morning. My latest smoothie with this protein powder has become one of my favorite smoothies I’ve ever made because it’s a combination of a green smoothie with the protein powder.

Combining banana, almond milk, spinach, almond butter and the protein powder makes this incredible, creamy smoothie. It’s very filling without being too thick of a smoothie and has a great smooth texture.

This vanilla almond green protein smoothie is packed with protein, fiber, and potassium. It also will provide you with a variety of minerals and high amounts of vitamin A, B-6, C, D, and E.

Serves 1
Makes 2 cups

Almond Vanilla Green Protein Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients for Vanilla Almond Green Protein Smoothie

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 cups of spinach
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon of almond butter
• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 frozen banana

Thoroughly wash and dry your spinach leaves. Then add this to your vitamix or other high speed blender.

Also, add your cup of unsweetened almond milk, one tablespoon of almond butter, and your frozen banana to your blender.

Note: By using unsweetened almond milk and only half of a banana, you can keep the sugar relatively low in this smoothie. This also helps to keep the total amount of carbohydrates down.

Last, add your scoop of vanilla protein powder to your blender.

Process on high for a minute or two, or until your smoothie is well mixed.

Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Vanilla Almond Green Protein Smoothie Nutrition Facts

Vanilla Almond Green Protein Smoothie Nutrition Facts 2

This almond vanilla green protein smoothie will provide you with 250 calories, over 950 milligrams of potassium and 20 grams of protein. It will also give you 19 grams of your total carbohydrates, 5 grams being dietary fiber and 7 grams being sugar.

In terms of vitamins, you’ll be receiving 20% of your daily vitamin B-6, 25% of your daily vitamin D, 35% of your daily vitamin C, 56% of your daily vitamin E and over 120% of your daily vitamin A.

One serving of this smoothie will also give you a variety of minerals. Some of those include: 9% of your daily riboflavin, 14% of your daily iron, 31% of your daily folate and 55% of your daily calcium.

The complete nutrition facts can be seen in the images above and have been calculated using Sparks Recipe Calculator.