Description
This vibrant Pomegranate Smoothie is loaded with antioxidants, naturally sweet, and ready in just 5 minutes! Creamy Greek yogurt, mixed berries, and superfruit pomegranate create the perfect healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
**For the Base:**
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate arils (or 1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice)
1 cup frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
**For Nutritional Boost:**
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds
Handful of fresh spinach or kale (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
**For Serving:**
Ice cubes (optional, for extra thickness)
Fresh pomegranate arils for garnish
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1. If using fresh pomegranate, seed it using the water method: cut in half, hold cut-side down over bowl of water, tap firmly with wooden spoon. Arils sink, pith floats. Drain and pick out pith.
2. Gather and measure all ingredients before starting for quickest prep.
3. Add ingredients to blender in this order: almond milk and pomegranate juice/arils first, then Greek yogurt, vanilla, and honey.
4. Add banana, flaxseed, and greens if using.
5. Top with frozen berries and ice cubes.
6. Secure lid tightly and blend on low speed for 10-15 seconds to break down large pieces.
7. Gradually increase to high speed and blend for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
8. Check consistency—should be thick enough to coat spoon but still pourable. If too thick, add milk 2 tablespoons at a time and pulse. If too thin, add more frozen berries or ice and blend again.
9. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding honey and pulsing to combine.
10. Pour immediately into chilled glasses.
11. Garnish with fresh pomegranate arils, mint leaves, and chia seeds if desired.
12. Serve with wide straw or spoon. Drink immediately for best texture and temperature.
Notes
Use frozen fruits instead of fresh for thicker, creamier texture without diluting with ice.
100% pure pomegranate juice (not from concentrate) can replace fresh arils for convenience.
For meal-prep: combine all ingredients except liquids in freezer bags, freeze flat, then blend with milk when ready.
Store leftover smoothie refrigerated up to 24 hours. Shake well before drinking as separation is natural.
For thicker smoothie: use frozen banana, add 1/4 avocado, or reduce liquid to 1/2 cup.
For smoothie bowl: use only 1/2 cup liquid and serve in bowl with toppings.
Substitute coconut yogurt or silken tofu for dairy-free version.
Add protein powder, nut butter, or oats for meal-replacement version.
Despite adding greens, smoothie stays purple due to pomegranate and berries—no brown color.
Skip honey for weight-loss version—natural fruit sugars provide sweetness.
Blend at least 45-60 seconds on high for completely smooth texture.
Great for kids—naturally sweet with beautiful color they love.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Beverage/Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (16 oz)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pomegranate smoothie, healthy breakfast smoothie, antioxidant smoothie, berry smoothie, superfruit smoothie