By Megan McFadden in Ingredient — Feb 25, 2022

30 Vibrant Vegan Grapefruit Recipes for a Citrus Kick

Grapefruit is one of the most common citrus fruits out there, which is known for its bitterness. Try these vegan grapefruit recipes today.

Introduction

I didn’t have much grapefruit growing up, let alone many citrus fruits. After I started buying more of my groceries after going vegan, I learned about the greatness of citrus fruits. When I purchased grapefruit, my dad liked having half of one for breakfast after cutting it up.

The problem with grapefruit and many fruits with pungent flavors is that it’s so hard to eat it without messing up the flavors of the rest of the food you’re having. That’s why I save my grapefruit slices for last, so I can enjoy them without negatively affecting the rest of my breakfast.

Try these vegan grapefruit recipes today, including but not limited to the following.

Grapefruit Loaf
Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake
Grapefruit Pavlova
Grapefruit Granita
Grapefruit Meatballs

1. Grapefruit Loaf

My favorite baked good is bread. Here’s a grapefruit loaf from Food with Feeling.

2. Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake

My best friend’s birthday is soon, so cake is a must. Bake a grapefruit olive oil cake from Nourishing Amy.

Try more vegan cakes today.

3. Grapefruit Pavlova

Pavlova is a meringue dessert that’s from Australia and New Zealand. Try this grapefruit pavlova from Le Petit Eats.

4. Grapefruit Granita

A granita is an Italian dessert that looks like the product of a slushy and a snow cone. Here’s a grapefruit granita recipe from The Viet Vegan.

5. Grapefruit Meatballs

Many like a thing of meatballs, but what about meatballs with a grapefruit glaze? Try these grapefruit meatballs from The Plant Route.

If you want to make this recipe undisputedly vegan, please use agave and not honey because most vegans (including me) don’t believe honey is vegan.

6. Grapefruit Cocktail

Grapefruits are the main fruit stars of cocktail parties. Here’s a grapefruit cocktail recipe from Wow, It’s Veggie?!.

If you need any help finding vegan alcohol, I got your back.

7. Avocado Citrus Ceviche

Ceviche is a Peruvian raw seafood dish. For a plant-based alternative, try avocado citrus ceviche from Cookie + Kate.

8. Grapefruit Donuts

There are so many types and flavors of donuts, but this was the first donut recipe I’ve seen with a citrus flavor. Have some grapefruit donuts from Thank You Berry Much.

Try making more vegan breakfast recipes.

9. Baked Pink Grapefruit

If you're tired of having the same, old fruits, try baking them in the oven. For example, here is some baked grapefruit from Soulfully Tasty.

10. Grapefruit Rose Iced Tea

My sister-in-law has an Instagram account dedicated to promoting tea. I doubt she makes much money besides unlimited tea.

She might like trying this grapefruit rose iced tea by Mei Yee.

11. Grapefruit Beet Salad

Ironically, some of the most extensive salad eaters I know drench their salads with dressing. What’s the point of the extra greens when you’re only tasting the dressing?

It beets me. Maybe this grapefruit beet salad would be better for you from Peel with Zeal. Make more beet recipes while you’re at it.

12. Grapefruit Sugar Cookies

What do Cookie Monster, Santa Claus, and my dad have in common? They want to steal some grapefruit sugar cookies out of the cookie jar, a recipe by ShortGirlTallOrder.

13. Grapefruit Mint Lemonade

My youngest sibling’s high school graduation will be here soon, and lemonade is a must at the party. I should make this grapefruit mint lemonade to celebrate from Well and Full.

Here are some vegan grad party ideas.

14. Grapefruit Smoothie

My friend tried going vegan by having a smoothie diet. Even though it didn’t work for obvious reasons (too restrictive), this exemplifies how people see smoothies as diet and health-nut food. Has anyone heard of gingerbread and chocolate smoothies? Apparently not.

Try this grapefruit smoothie from The Almond Eater. For more inspiration, have more vegan smoothies.

15. Fried Chicken

Stop wasting your grapefruit peels. Make vegan fried chicken instead with the help of The Edgy Veg.

16. Broiled Grapefruit

Even though broiling is commonly used to prepare meat and fish, you can broil fruit too. If this sounds good, have some broiled grapefruit from Happy Healthy Mama.

17. Grapefruit Popsicles

After getting my tonsils out in 4th grade, I spent two weeks eating pudding, jello, and popsicles. Give these grapefruit popsicles a chance from Monika Hibbs if you like popsicles.

You may also enjoy making more vegan popsicles.

18. Grapefruit Paloma Mocktail

Even though I share a decent amount of alcoholic beverages on my blog posts, I don’t drink, and I haven’t drunk before. As I have been reminded, church wine doesn’t count, and it’s a waste of time bragging about it.

Cheers to anyone who doesn’t feel like drinking with this grapefruit paloma mocktail from All the Healthy Things.

19. Broiled Grapefruit Gelato

If you want something refreshing and a cold beverage doesn’t do the job, try having some gelato, like this grapefruit gelato from Dora’s Table.

20. Grapefruit Pomegranate Salad

Pomegranates are so good, but I wish they were fresh ones available all year round. Grab some fresh or frozen pomegranate arils to create this grapefruit pomegranate salad from Feed Them Wisely.

Have more pomegranate recipes.

21. Grapefruit Scones

Afternoon tea wouldn’t be the same without some tasty scones. Have grapefruit scones there with the help of Fit Mitten Kitchen.

22. Grapefruit Poppyseed Muffins

I haven’t made that many homemade muffins because I was so used to making Jiffy blueberry and cornmeal muffins growing up that it seems like too much work and mess to make them. Plus, Crash tries to eat whatever muffins and cupcakes I bake anyway.

You might like these grapefruit poppyseed muffins from Dietitian Debbie Dishes.

23. Citrus Tart

I doubt I’ve ever seen a tart in person because we only have pies in the rural Midwest. Maybe city folk would like this citrus tart from Delight Fuel.

Who would rather have pie?

24. Grapefruit Gazpacho

I don’t get why cold soup would be tasty, but gazpacho lovers don’t mind. Here’s some grapefruit gazpacho from Rockin Mama.

25. Orange Grapefruit Gumdrops

Here are the recipes for orange-grapefruit and pomegranate-rose gumdrops from Happy as a Yam.

You make like my blog posts on vegan Halloween candy and vegan candy recipes.

26. Grapefruit Gin Spritz

Around Christmastime, my family hung out with my old babysitter and her family, and the iconic line of the night was having drinks with the babysitter with some peppermint alcoholic beverages.

Anyway, here’s a grapefruit gin spritz from Pinch of Parsley. If you’re missing Christmas, maybe these peppermint recipes will cheer you up.

27. Grapefruit Poppyseed Cake

Even though I already included one cake recipe, I had to include another one by the vegan cake master, The Baking Fairy. Here’s her grapefruit poppyseed cake.

28. Cantaritos Locos

A cantarito is a Mexican cocktail. Here are some cantaritos locos from Dora’s Table.

You may like making more Mexican recipes.

29. Grapefruit Black Pepper Cheesecake

The fanciest dessert I can think of is cheesecake. If you would like some, I recommend trying this grapefruit black pepper cheesecake from Quite Good Food.

30. Grapefruit Margarita

The last grapefruit recipe I have for you is one of the most beloved summer beverages: a margarita. Have a grapefruit margarita from The Edgy Veg.

Conclusion

Whether you like grapefruit or not, I bet you didn’t think of using grapefruits to make meatballs or fried chicken. You may also enjoy making recipes with oranges, lemons, limes, and a citrus flavor. I also have recipe blog posts on pineapple, apple, cherry, and watermelon. Ciao!