Creamy Grapefruit–Peach Hydration Crush

Name: Creamy Grapefruit–Peach Hydration Crush
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes about 2 large glasses
Ingredients: 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented (remove as much white pith as you can; discard seeds); 2 ripe peaches, pitted (or about 2 cups sliced peaches); 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Indian-style works great); 1/2 cup cold water; 2 cups ice cubes; Pinch of kosher salt

Judah Newman·5 min·Makes about 2 large glasses

A frosty, smoothie-slush built for maximum refreshment: juicy peach for round, mellow sweetness (no added sugar), grapefruit for a clean citrus finish, and a scoop of yogurt to make it creamy and plush. It drinks like a grown-up creamsicle—bright but not sharp—perfect after a workout or on a hot afternoon. The Vitamix does the heavy lifting, turning simple fruit and ice into a thick, spoonable crush in under 2 minutes.

drink
smoothie
post-workout
no-added-sugar

5 min total

170 kcal · 6g protein · 39g carbs · 2g fat total

High-speed blender (Vitamix)

Ingredients

Smoothie Base
•1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented (remove as much white pith as you can; discard seeds)
•2 ripe peaches, pitted (or about 2 cups sliced peaches)
•1/2 cup plain yogurt (Indian-style works great)
•1/2 cup cold water
•2 cups ice cubes
•Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

Blend

Add to the Vitamix in this order: cold water, yogurt, grapefruit segments, peaches, then ice and a pinch of salt.

Start on low and ramp to high. Blend 30–60 seconds, using the tamper if needed, until the sound changes from “crunchy gravel” to a smooth, steady whirl and the drink looks thick and glossy with no ice flecks.

Taste. If it’s too thick, blend in a splash more cold water. If it’s still sharper than you want, add 1/4–1/2 of an extra peach and re-blend 10 seconds.

Serve

Pour immediately into 2 cold glasses. Best texture is right away—like a soft slush you can sip through a wide straw.

Notes

Make it extra mellow: use 1 grapefruit + 3 peaches and keep the yogurt at 1/2 cup. More hydrating/lighter: cut yogurt to 1/4 cup and add an extra 1/2 cup water. If your peaches aren’t very ripe, chill them first for better flavor and texture (still no added sugar needed).