Grapefruit can get forgotten about when compared with its citrus cousins, oranges, lemons and limes. But these pink-fleshed fruits are packed full of vitamin C, and have a sharp, distinctive flavor which can make them really useful in cooking and baking. Their acidic properties also mean they can be used like lemons, as part of natural cleaning solutions. Check out these three ways to use these fruits in your kitchen.
Grapefruit Soda
Ingredients (to serve 2):
- 1 pink grapefruit
- 1 1/2 cups of soda water
- 1 tablespoon of lime cordial
- 1 tablespoon of honey
Instructions:
- Juice the grapefruit and mix the grapefruit juice with the soda water.
- Stir in the lime cordial and honey, mix well until all of the ingredients are combined.
- Serve with ice.
Grapefruit Cleanser (for cleaning)
Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 grapefruit
- 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda
Instructions:
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a plastic container.
- Spritz over surfaces to remove grease and gunk. It can be worth rinsing down the solution with a dampened cloth afterwards.
Grapefruit Overnight Oats
Ingredients (to serve 2):
- 1 pink grapefruit
- 3/4 cup of oats
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of milk
Instructions:
- Juice the grapefruit and combine with the milk.
- Stir in the chia seeds, leave for 5 minutes.
- Add the oats and peanut butter, stir well to ensure everything is combined.
- Leave overnight (or for 3 hours) before eating.
Grapefruit is healthy, being full of vitamin C and other antioxidants, but it can get neglected in the fruit bowl. Make the most of it with these ideas which put this fantastic fruit front and center.
