Baked grapefruit brings out the sweetness of the grapefruit and adding spices such as honey, vanilla and cardamom or rosemary, honey and ginger really adds interest and comfort to this healthy fruit. This is such a healthy breakfast or snack!
Bake the bitter away
Grapefruit is a winter fruit, a more bitter citrus fruit than say the orange, but it's a refreshing mix up. Many don't like the bitterness of the grapefruit, and there in comes the baked grapefruit! Baking grapefruit really enhances the sweet, it gets juicier and sprinkling a little salt and a honey drizzle on top also helps. So if you don't like plain grapefruit - these recipes are definitely for you!
So I'm giving you three recipes today. I was planning on making just one, but then I ended up liking everyone I tried so much that I couldn't resist. Yes, I made 4 kinds (2 very similar) and I ended up eating everything for lunch the other day. Yeah, don't blame me, it's the life of food bloggers. We are also pro eaters.
Health Benefits of Grapefruit - the Superfruit
Here's a list of some of the benefits of grapefruit. I mean, doesn't this superfruit scream January more than anything!
- Good for hydration
- Low calorie food
- Immune boosting with vitamin A and C
- Improves cholesterol levels
- Lowering triglycerides
- Lowers blood pressure
- Controls blood sugar
- Speeds up wound healing
Now you really don't have any excuses not to make these baked grapefruit recipes. 🙂
Baked Grapefruit with Honey, Vanilla and Cardamom
This is a fantastic blend of flavors. It's warming, comforting and a little sweet. There really isn't much to call a recipe here, it's so easy. Slice the grapefruit in half, and if you want to sturdy the fruit you could slice the edge off a little so it's not so round anymore. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle cardamom on top, drizzle with honey and vanilla extract and then it's time for the oven to do it's business. Just pop it in a pre-heated oven of 400F (200C) and bake for around 17 minutes. Serve with yoghurt and granola if desired, for a healthy, nutritious and yummy breakfast.
Honey Ginger Rosemary Baked Grapefruit
I think this was my favorite (emphasis on think). I am a complete sucker for anything ginger and the delicious aroma of rosemary, but I try to understand that not everyone is like me. That is also why I provided you with all three recipes today, because some people don't like the strongness of ginger and the rosemary. This is news to me, how can anyone not like this pine like aromatic herb, right.
You may chop the ginger as finely as you like, or even grate it. Mine had a few small chunks. Cut the grapefruit in half and sturdy the ends by snipping off a small piece (optional tip). Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with fresh ginger, salt and drizzle with honey. Place a small piece of a fresh rosemary sprig (about the diameter of the grapefruit) on top of the grapefruit. You may want to add aluminum foil on top to prevent any burning, but I didn't feel that was necessary.
Pop it in a pre-heated oven of 400F (200C) and bake for around 17 minutes. Remove the roasted rosemary and serve with yoghurt and granola if desired, for a healthy, nutritious and yummy breakfast.
Baked Grapefruit with Warming Spices
And last but not least, the baked grapefruit with warming spices. This was the original idea I had. But then it got out of hand, as usual, and I tried several things. I wanted this one to be without extra sweetening because 1st - it's January and many try to avoid sugar, and 2nd I felt it didn't need it. But there's no problem in adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, I say go for it if you want to!
Slice the grapefruit in half, and if you want to sturdy the fruit you could slice the edge off a little so it's not so round anymore. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the fresh and finely chopped ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and salt on top. Then place them in a pre-heated oven of 400F (200C) and bake for around 17 minutes. Serve with yoghurt and granola if desired, for a healthy, nutritious and yummy breakfast.
Other healthy breakfast or lunch options
- Healthy Banana Pancakes
- Date Caramel Macchiato Breakfast Quinoa
- Whole Wheat Bread Rolls
- Chives and Cheese Scrambled Eggs
- Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie
- Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats
Get yourself a grapefruit and try out these easy and healthy recipes! I really hope you give them a try, and I'm all ears for any feedback. Comment either in the comment section below, or tag me @thegingerwithspice on Instagram, and don't forget to Pin it for later!
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Baked Grapefruit: 3 Healthy Recipes
Easy Baked Grapefruit in 3 healthy ways: 1. Honey, Vanilla and Cardamom. 2. Honey, Ginger and Rosemary. 3. With Warming Spices. Baking the grapefruit enhances the sweet and hides the bitter.
Ingredients
Baked Grapefruit with Honey, Vanilla and Cardamom
- ½ grapefruit
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup for vegan
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- pinch salt
Honey Ginger Rosemary Baked Grapefruit
- ½ grapefruit
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup for vegan
- pinch salt
- small sprig rosemary, diameter-ish of the halved grapefruit
Baked Grapefruit with Warming Spices
- ½ grapefruit
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
- 2 pinches cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- pinch cardamom
- pinch salt
Instructions
- FOR ALL RECIPES: Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the grapefruit in half. If you want to sturdy the grapefruit, slice the edge of the fruit a little so it's not so round anymore. Place them on the baking sheet.
- HONEY VANILLA CARDAMOM: Sprinkle with cardamom and salt, drizzle with honey and vanilla extract. Bake for 17 minutes.
- HONEY GINGER ROSEMARY: Chop ginger as finely as you want, sprinkle on top of the grapefruit along with some salt. Drizzle with honey and place a small piece of a rosemary sprig on top. You may want to add a aluminum foil on top to prevent burning, but I didn't find it necessary. Bake for 17 minutes. Remove rosemary before eating.
- WARMING SPICES: Chop ginger as finely as you want, sprinkle on top of the grapefruit along with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and salt. Bake for 17 minutes.
- All taste amazing with some yogurt and granola!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: ½ grapefruitAmount Per Serving: Calories: 55Total Fat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 156mgCarbohydrates: 11.8gFiber: 0.9gSugar: 10.8gProtein: 0.5g
Sarah Hilliard
Tuesday 4th of August 2020
I am excited to try this. However, I notice a typo in your recipe. It says 400 C (200F), when it should be the other way around (it's correctly stated in the body of the post, but not in the recipe instructions themselves.)
Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice
Tuesday 4th of August 2020
Thank you for telling me! I will fix it asap, and I hope you will enjoy the baked grapefruits. :)
Kelly Anthony
Monday 14th of January 2019
I don't love grapefruit but I want to because of the beautiful color and the health benefits. I'm so excited to try this recipe and finally love grapefruit. I'm so glad you figured a way to cook the bitterness out of the grapefruit.
Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice
Wednesday 16th of January 2019
No problem, Kelly! I really hope you can like it and benefit from this amazing fruit!
Mirlene
Monday 14th of January 2019
I have never baked my grapefruit. this is a must try. I love the herbs on top too. I like grapefruit in the morning so I will be making this soon as it is a great way to start the day.
Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice
Monday 14th of January 2019
Thank you so much, Mirlene! It is a great way to start the day.
Madison
Sunday 13th of January 2019
The photos are stunning! Each one looks totally appetizing!
Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice
Monday 14th of January 2019
Thank you very much, Madison!
April
Sunday 13th of January 2019
I have been enjoying grapefruit with honey and cardamom for quite some time now. But I have never tried baking it. I will do now - thanks to you!
Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice
Monday 14th of January 2019
Such a great combination, right. Thank you so much!