This beautiful smoothie combines sparkling pomegranate seeds with other fruits and vegetables for a nutritious drink.
Pomegranate Smoothie
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
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Wash hands with soap and water.
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Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running water before preparing.
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Place ingredients in a blender container in the order listed.
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Blend until smooth and serve.
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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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