Grape Smoothie
This grape smoothie recipe starts with grapes that are already frozen solid, because that's what gives the drink its thick, spoonable texture without a single ice cube. Red grapes bring natural sweetness, green grapes add a sharper bite, and either one turns a deep, almost neon purple once they hit the blender with banana and yogurt.
Equipment
- High-speed blender - Strong enough to break down frozen fruit
- Silicone freezer trays - For freezing grapes in easy-to-portion cubes (optional)
- Freezer-safe bag or container - If freezing grapes loose instead of in trays
- Glass mason jars or smoothie tumblers - For serving
- Rubber spatula - For scraping down the sides of the blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless red or green grapes - about 300g, frozen solid
- 1 ripe banana - medium, sliced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt - 120g
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk - 120ml, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup - optional, to taste
- ice cubes - only if your grapes aren't fully frozen
Optional Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds - for extra fiber
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder - for a post-workout version
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed - for omega-3s
- 1 small handful fresh baby spinach - or 1 teaspoon greens powder, for a nutrient boost
Instructions
- Wash and dry grapes thoroughly, then freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet or in silicone trays for at least 2 hours until solid.
- Pour almond milk into the blender jar first to help the blades catch the frozen fruit.
- Add Greek yogurt and sliced banana on top of the almond milk.
- Add frozen grapes and any optional add-ins like chia seeds, protein powder, or spinach.
- Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until completely smooth and thick.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup if needed, and add more almond milk if too thick.
- Pour into glasses immediately and garnish with a few extra frozen grapes on top if desired.
Notes
- Frozen grapes are essential: They create the thick, creamy texture without watering down the flavor. Partially frozen grapes will result in a thin smoothie.
- Wash grapes before freezing: Any dirt or residue gets locked in and is harder to rinse off once frozen.
- Layer liquid first: Adding liquid to the blender before fruit prevents the blades from spinning uselessly under frozen fruit.
- Sweetness varies by season: Taste before adding honey or maple syrup, as grapes can range from very sweet to quite tart.
- Blend in bursts if needed: If your blender struggles, pulse a few times before running continuously to break up frozen fruit gradually.
- Add greens early: Spinach blends in completely when added with the liquid, rather than getting stuck at the top.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in an airtight container, or freeze into cubes for up to 2 months.
- Make-ahead smoothie packs: Portion frozen grapes, banana slices, and add-ins into freezer bags so all you need to do is add liquid and blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg
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