This green grape smoothie is easy to make, packed with goodness and delightfully slurpable. It's a fantastic introduction to green smoothies.
This post was first published in 2015 and updated in 2021.
Seriously, until a few months ago, I never thought I would enjoy a smoothie with veg in it. But here I am, raving about a lip-smackingly refreshing glassful of green goodness provided by this grape smoothie.
The sweet and savoury ingredients in this recipe combine to create a drink that is refreshing, zesty and subtly minty. This smoothie with grapes also comes in a rather fetching shade of green which obviously adds to the fun.
Why this Recipe is Worth Making
Quite simply, this drink is a fantastic introduction into the world of green smoothies. You would never know that there is a generous amount of spinach thrown into the mix.
Usually, anything involving spinach leans towards the savoury or vegetal side of the taste spectrum, but not here. This quick & easy smoothie with grapes delivers a playful mix of lively fruity flavours.
Heck, my kids even drink this willingly, which is testament to it tasting fresh and fruity rather than vegetal.
And because it does contain spinach, this green grape smoothie is rich in some pretty punchy nutrients, such as vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2. All of these help replenish energy and increase vitality.
Ingredients
This grape smoothie uses easy to get hold of ingredients. A well stocked supermarket should have them all.
Pick sweet seedless green grapes and either fresh, frozen or tinned pineapple.
I've used coconut water as the base liquid for this smoothie because it is a delicious source of hydration and comes with its own set of nutritional benefits. You can, of course, substitute it for cold water - tap, filtered or bottled.
There's also a splash of coconut milk in the mix too. It's only a drizzle - just enough to add a slightly creamy, indulgent edge to this otherwise zesty drink.
Step by Step Instructions
This smoothie with grapes, like the majority of other smoothies, needs very little in the way of preparation:
Step 1: Load the ingredients into the blender
Step 2: Secure the lid and process until smooth
Tips and FAQs
Expert Tips
I know what you're thinking, surely a recipe as simple as this green grape smoothie cannot possibly need any guidance tips? You're right, there's very little to really add, apart from the following nuggets of advice:
- You must use seedless grapes. Grapes with seeds in will lend a bitterness to the drink that is not so great and may not break down so well in lower power blenders
- But the good news is that the grapes can be past their best - if they are on the softer side or slightly discoloured, then blending them into a smoothie is a good way to use them up
- You can use any pineapple you like - fresh, frozen or tinned. That's provided that it is tinned in juice not syrup
- Spinach should be fresh, not frozen. And do ensure it's washed to avoid a gritty drink
- All fresh fruit will vary in sweetness, so taste after blending and add more lime juice if necessary to get the perfect balance of sweet 'v' zesty for you
- It's not essential to add ice if the other ingredients are chilled, but you can add a few cubes to make this smoothie with grapes extra cold if you want to
Frequently Asked Questions
Technically yes, but the colour and the flavour will be affected. Expect a less vibrant, slightly sludgy colour if you do.
As for the taste, red and black grapes can be less tart and somewhat sweeter than their green counterparts. Reduce the pineapple slightly and/ or increase the lime juice if you think this might be an issue for you.
Again, it's not a swap I'd recommend. Part of the attraction of coconut milk in this grape smoothie is that it provides just a hint of luscious creaminess to counterbalance the zesty fruit flavours.
If you don't have coconut milk to hand a tablespoon of yoghurt (plain or coconut) would be a better option
This smoothie is best served as soon as it is made but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Just pour into a sealable jar and chill until needed.
Keep in mind that the flavour will deteriorate over time and so too might the colour. Separation is likely, so give the bottle a good shake before pouring into a glass.
Never store any smoothie in the blender jug itself. Apparently, this can damage the seal on the device. And such a big jug is unlikely to fit in the fridge anyway.
If this smoothie with grapes has you excited to try more green drinks, be sure to check out my lime and mint smoothie. Or for fresh inspiration, take a look through my collection of cold drinks recipes.
Have you made my green grape smoothie? Let me know what you thought of it by leaving a comment and/ or rating below. I really do appreciate your feedback.
Green Grape Smoothie
Ingredients
- 125 g Pineapple chunks fresh, frozen or tinned
- 150 g Green grapes seedless
- 125 ml Coconut water
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice adjust to taste
- 10 Fresh mint leaves
- 50 g Spinach leaves fresh
- 20 ml Coconut milk non dairy milk rather than canned
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients into a blender and whizz until smooth
- Taste and add more lime juice if necessary
- Drink immediately
Notes
Expert Tips
- You must use seedless grapes. Grapes with seeds in will lend a bitterness to the drink that is not so great and may not break down so well in lower power blenders
- The grapes can be past their best – if they are on the softer side or slightly discoloured, then blending them into a smoothie is a good way to use them up
- You can use any pineapple you like – fresh, frozen or tinned. That’s provided that it is tinned in juice not syrup
- Spinach should be fresh, not frozen. Ensure it’s washed to avoid a gritty drink
- All fruit will vary in sweetness, so taste after blending and add more lime juice if necessary to get the perfect balance of sweet ‘v’ zesty for you
- It’s not essential to add ice if the other ingredients are chilled, but you can add a few cubes to make this smoothie with grapes extra cold if you want to
Ingredient Substitutions
- Swapping green grapes for red or black will affect the colour and the flavour of this drink. Expect a less vibrant, slightly sludgy colour if you do. As for the taste, red and black grapes can be less tart and somewhat sweeter than their green counterparts. You may want to reduce the pineapple slightly and/ or increase the lime juice if you think this might be an issue for you
- If you don’t have coconut milk to hand a tablespoon of yoghurt (plain or coconut) would be a good option
Justine
This is a great smoothie! Grapes are my favorite fruit, and this tastes super refreshing.
Lisalia
So refreshing and perfectly sweet. The BEST thing about waking up in the morning. Thanks for this delicious recipe!
Natalie
Coco, pineapple and grapes! I have to try that combo 😀 Sounds refreshing and tasty. It surely looks delish 😉
Jane Saunders
Thanks for stopping by Natalie - it's perfect for Springtime and a sudden hit of warm weather 🙂
Jen
Looks like a very tasty alternative to my go to spinach + banana smoothie - the photos are beautiful too!
Jane Saunders
Thankyou Jen. I have a deep rooted aversion to bananas so have to adapt to get some creaminess into my smoothies.
Sharon @ savormania
I just started making smoothies about a month ago, and I fell in love! I have no idea how I've gone so long without one. I have yet to try one with vegetables; yours looks delicious and I love the fact that it has coconut milk in it 🙂
Jane Saunders
Hi Sharon, thanks stopping by. I've not been much better at making smoothies than you - I've only just got myself out of the mode of just adding fruit and fruit juice to smoothies, so they have always been ultra sweet. I'm now enjoying more interesting flavours and discovering that I prefer fresher, slightly less sweet smoothies. I'd say that spinach is an ideal vegetable to start with as the flavour is so subtle. I even got my 8 year old to drink this and she enjoyed it - hope you do too.