5 Grapefruit Dessert Recipes That Are Gut Healthy

Low-calorie grapefruit makes a splash in these delicious, easy-to-make desserts.

Image Credit: sveta_zarzamora/iStock/GettyImages Grapefruit crowds the produce aisle as the crisp air turns cold, and every year we look forward to its distinctive citrus flavor. Its standout combination of bitter, tart and sweet is just one of the many things we love about grapefruit. Its long list of health benefits is another.

  Advertisement
 Citrusy grapefruit is low in calories and high in beneficial vitamins and nutrients: It's a rich source of vitamin C and contains some potassium, magnesium and dietary fiber, according to the USDA. Just one half of a grapefruit provides pectin fiber (for digestive regularity) and half your daily dose of vitamin C.

  Video of the Day
  Because grapefruit pairs well with yogurt, you can get a double dose of gut-friendly benefits in one tasty pairing. But why stop there when you can create an amazing dessert-worthy option? Try these simple yet decadent grapefruit desserts next time you're craving something sweet.

  Advertisement
 Are You Getting Enough Fruits and Veggies? Track the number of fruits and vegetables you eat every day by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today!

Granola and Red Grapefruit Brûlée
```
    Visit Page
    https://www.livestrong.com     
```
With grapefruit as the base, this low-calorie brûlée provides 3g of fiber! Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Just reading about this grapefruit brûlée is making our mouths water. Using grapefruit as the base of this brûlée rather than heavy cream, this recipe provides 3 grams of fiber and a healthy dose of vitamin C.
Advertisement Caramelized coconut sugar encrusts this red beauty, providing just the right amount of sweetness. Topping it with granola and a dollop of Greek yogurt adds more digestive-friendly fiber and probiotics to this immune-boosting treat. Get the Granola and Grapefruit Brûlée recipe and nutrition info here.
Grapefruit Smoothie Bowl
Grapefruit adds a punch of citrus to this festive fruity smoothie bowl. Image Credit: Alexis Joseph, RD, founder of Hummusapien A sweet, refreshing treat, this creamy smoothie is one you can count on for good health. Packed with fresh fruit including cherries, bananas and, of course, grapefruit, this bowl boasts plenty of antioxidant nutrients and dietary fiber.
Advertisement Plus, with cauliflower in the mix, the recipe offers even more gut-healthy potential. Diets rich in Brassica veggies such as cauliflower may alter gut bacteria in favor of probiotic potential, according to a September 2017 study published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.
Advertisement Get the Grapefruit Smoothie Bowl recipe and nutrition info from Hummusapien.
Broiled Grapefruit
This elegant combo is made with just 2 simple ingredients. Image Credit: Chrissy Carroll, RD at Snacking in Sneakers This caramelized treat packs in plenty of vitamin C and dietary fiber thanks to the humble, juicy grapefruit. The recipe calls for less than 2 teaspoons of sugar per grapefruit half, meaning the dessert is fairly low in added sugars. You can enjoy this in its simplicity or top it off with a dollop of Greek yogurt for some added gut-healthy probiotic benefit.
Advertisement Get the Broiled Grapefruit recipe and nutrition info from Snacking in Sneakers.
Ruby Red Grapefruit Kefir Sherbet
This grapefruit sherbet is a refreshing and digestive-friendly treat Image Credit: EA Stewart, MBA, RD at The Spicy RD When you’re in the mood for something tart and icy, consider this Ruby Red Kefir Sherbet. Adding kefir to the mix provides gut-healthy benefits of fermentation (think: probiotics) along with the antioxidant-rich citrus. Best of all, this recipe offers 7 grams of gut-healthy fiber per serving.
Advertisement Get the Ruby Red Grapefruit Kefir Sherbet recipe and nutrition info from Spicy RD Nutrition.
Citrus Mojito Pops
Get a delightful blend of orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime in this refreshing mojito pop. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com This mojito-inspired popsicle includes a citrusy medley of grapefruit, orange, lemon and lime. That means you’ll get a good supply of vitamin C, dietary fiber and even some pectin-derived benefits. Stevia and mint add to the sweetness and overall flavor of this delightfully refreshing pop. Get the Mojito Pops recipe and nutrition info here.
Advertisement
Advertisement
references
```
  USDA: "Grapefruit, Raw, Pink and Red, Florida"

  Molecular Nutrition & Food Research: "Consumption of a Diet Rich in Brassica Vegetables is Associated with a Reduced Abundance of Sulphate‐reducing Bacteria: A Randomised Crossover Study"
```
references
```
  USDA: "Grapefruit, Raw, Pink and Red, Florida"

  Molecular Nutrition & Food Research: "Consumption of a Diet Rich in Brassica Vegetables is Associated with a Reduced Abundance of Sulphate‐reducing Bacteria: A Randomised Crossover Study"
```
Low-calorie grapefruit makes a splash in these delicious, easy-to-make desserts. Image Credit: sveta_zarzamora/iStock/GettyImages

Image Credit: sveta_zarzamora/iStock/GettyImages

Track the number of fruits and vegetables you eat every day by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today!

        Visit Page
        https://www.livestrong.com    


With grapefruit as the base, this low-calorie brûlée provides 3g of fiber!

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Granola and Grapefruit Brûlée recipe and nutrition info here.

Grapefruit adds a punch of citrus to this festive fruity smoothie bowl.

Image Credit: Alexis Joseph, RD, founder of Hummusapien

Get the Grapefruit Smoothie Bowl recipe and nutrition info from Hummusapien.

This elegant combo is made with just 2 simple ingredients.

Image Credit: Chrissy Carroll, RD at Snacking in Sneakers

Get the Broiled Grapefruit recipe and nutrition info from Snacking in Sneakers.

This grapefruit sherbet is a refreshing and digestive-friendly treat

Image Credit: EA Stewart, MBA, RD at The Spicy RD

Get the Ruby Red Grapefruit Kefir Sherbet recipe and nutrition info from Spicy RD Nutrition.

Get a delightful blend of orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime in this refreshing mojito pop.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

Get the Mojito Pops recipe and nutrition info here.

      USDA: "Grapefruit, Raw, Pink and Red, Florida"
    
      Molecular Nutrition & Food Research: "Consumption of a Diet Rich in Brassica Vegetables is Associated with a Reduced Abundance of Sulphate‐reducing Bacteria: A Randomised Crossover Study"