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Gluten Free
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Nut Free
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Sugar Free
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Vegetarian
Easy Pomegranate Smoothie
An Easy Pomegranate Smoothie is perfect for any day when you want to drink something cold and sweet. Blend up these simple ingredients into a tasty smoothie!
Recipes that are super easy to put together are the best kind. To make smoothies, you can combine Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and a banana with almost any fruit you like. That’s why this Easy Pomegranate Smoothie is perfect: it has the easiest, most accessible ingredients.
Pomegranate seeds are the star ingredient in this smoothie, providing a rich source of antioxidants. Combined with orange juice for a citrus kick and a banana for creaminess, you’ll be whipping up this smoothie over and over again.
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Key Ingredients
Pomegranate seeds: These small red seeds have a tart and sweet taste, adding a pop of texture and flavor to the smoothie.
Banana: A ripe banana lends a creamy, sweet taste and a thick texture to the smoothie, as well as potassium.
Greek yogurt: This tangy and thick yogurt gives a rich source of protein to the smoothie, making it a more filling and satisfying breakfast option.
Orange juice: The fresh and citrusy taste of orange juice gives a bright and refreshing flavor to the smoothie, balancing the tartness of the pomegranate.
Maple syrup: A natural sweetener that adds a subtle hint of caramel to the mix.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to Make an Easy Pomegranate Smoothie:
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- To make a thicker smoothie, use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one.
- You can add superfoods such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp seeds to boost the nutrients in this simple smoothie.
- If you’d like, adjust the sweetness of the smoothie by adding more or less maple syrup.
FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen pomegranate seeds instead of fresh. Simply thaw them out before using them.
Yes, you can use any type of yogurt that you prefer, but Greek yogurt provides a thicker, creamier texture and higher protein content than regular yogurt.
Yes, you can use honey, agave nectar, or any other natural sweetener that you like.
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Easy Pomegranate Smoothie
Equipment
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blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)
- 1 large banana
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
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Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.1 cup pomegranate seeds, 1 large banana, ¾ cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup orange juice, 1 Tbsp maple syrup
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Enjoy!
Brought this to brunch, and everyone loved!
I make a lot of smoothies but never made one with pomegranate as the star. Really refreshing!