Pomegranate Smoothie

Name: Pomegranate Smoothie
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: 3 cups

This beautiful smoothie combines sparkling pomegranate seeds with other fruits and vegetables for a nutritious drink.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 cup cold water
½ cup pomegranate arils (fresh or frozen) or 100% pomegranate juice
1 cup chopped red cabbage (lightly packed)
1½ cups fruit (see Notes)
2 Tablespoons chia seeds or ground flax seeds (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running water before preparing.
Place ingredients in a blender container in the order listed.
Blend until smooth and serve.
Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Try a mix of fruit such as berries and pineapple.
For a thick and frosty smoothie, use frozen fruit or add some crushed ice.
No red cabbage? Try green cabbage or a leafy green such as spinach.
For more protein, add yogurt, dry milk powder or protein powder.

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Comments

Submitted by nefartete expo on Fri, 07/11/2025 - 05:23

As a huge fan of smoothies, I absolutely love the addition of pomegranate arils to this recipe! The burst of flavor from the pomegranate seeds really makes the smoothie feel refreshing and full of nutrients. It's also great to see such a simple, healthy way to incorporate this powerful fruit into your diet. I’m definitely trying this one out tomorrow for a quick, nutritious breakfast!