4 Easy-to-Make Healthy Rio Red Grapefruit Snacks That Will Keep You Energized This Spring

The warmer seasons are upon us, and a lot of us are looking to shed some of those winter pounds and prepare for swimsuit season. 

Switching from processed, sugary snacks for something more natural and nutritious can help jumpstart your journey to feeling better from the inside out. Adding grapefruit to your daily diet has proven to help with weight loss, burning fat, boosting your immune system, and an abundance of other health benefits. 

These terrific grapefruit snack recipes provided by Winter Sweetz will have your skin glowing with its amazing skin benefits. You will be feeling like a new, energized, and healthy person this spring with these Rio Red grapefruit snacks! 

Sweet Red Grapefruit, Coconut, and Peanut Salad

This quick and simple salad is loaded with vitamins and other nutrients. This is a great snack to make when you are in need of a pick-me-up that will keep you satisfied! 

Prep time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sweet red grapefruit segments 
• ¼ cup of shredded coconut flakes 
• ¼ cup of crushed roasted peanuts
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1 tsp of thinly sliced coriander 

Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss thoroughly. 
2. Refrigerate salad for an hour before enjoying it!

Texas Rio Red Grapefruit Parfait

This rich grapefruit snack combines sweet and tangy flavors to create a treat for your palette. The grapefruit parfait is full of the wonderful vitamins provided by Rio Red grapefruit in addition to the probiotics in the yogurt, amongst other benefits. 

Prep time: 5 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• ⅔ cup of your favorite flavor of Greek yogurt
• 1 segmented and chopped Rio Red grapefruit 
• Honey to taste 
• 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced almonds 

Instructions:

1. Add yogurt halfway up a big glass. 
2. Add some pieces of the sweet red grapefruit. 
3. Top off with remaining yogurt and grapefruit segments. 
4. Drizzle honey over the parfait and sprinkle with almonds. 

Rio Red Grapefruit Avocado Toast

Avocado toast has been a trending meal over the years. Their popularity has grown and evolved into a slew of avocado toast options, including this different but delectable take on the well-known avocado toast. 

Prep time: 5 minutes 

Serves: 1 person per toast 

Ingredients: 

• 2 slices of whole wheat bread 
• ½ an avocado 
• ½ a segmented Rio Red 
• 4 tablespoons of chopped pistachios 
• Pinch of salt 

Instructions: 

1. Toast the slices of wheat bread.
2. Mash the avocado and distribute it evenly on each slice of toast. 
3. Add the sweet red grapefruit segments to the avocado toast. 
4. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and salt. 

Honey Sweet Red Grapefruit and Banana 

This mouthwatering snack is loaded with flavors that will leave you craving for more! This low-calorie snack is guilt-free and has tons of essential nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium. 

Prep time: 10 minutes 

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of sweet grapefruit segments 
• 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped mint leaves
• 2 cups of sliced banana 
• 2 tablespoons of honey (or to your preference)

Instructions:

1. Gently mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a bowl, toss the ingredients together for better coating. Once mixed, serve immediately. 

Winter Sweetz provide a great alternative to sugary snacks with nutritious and natural snack recipes that will help you feel energized, healthy, and ready for dressing for the warmer weather this spring! 

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