This bright pink Pomegranate Smoothie is as delicious as it is pretty! It comes together in just 10 minutes and calls for a few simple ingredients! Serve it for breakfast with added protein powder or as a refreshing snack during the summer.
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Why You'll Love This Pomegranate Smoothie
Easy and simple - There's no need to seed pomegranates; the smoothie is made with pomegranate juice! It comes together in just a few minutes, and all you need is frozen fruit, pomegranate juice, and almond milk. It's so simple and really versatile!
Fruity and refreshing - The smoothie has lots of berries that add natural sweetness without any additional sugar. It's refreshing, sweet, and tart. Frozen fruit makes the smoothie cold and creamy without the need to add any ice.
Naturally pink - The beautiful pink color of the smoothie makes it perfect for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day!
Ingredients
- Pomegranate juice - Use quality 100% pomegranate juice whenever possible. It adds tartness and sweetness, and it makes the smoothie a beautiful pink color. You can use pomegranate powder instead, which can be found in health food stores (I've seen it at Whole Foods) or online. If your blender is strong, you can also use fresh pomegranate arils, but if your blender isn't strong enough, the seeds could make your smoothie grainy.
- Berries - You can use both fresh or frozen berries, but I always recommend frozen because they'll cool down the drink and provide a creamy texture.
- Mango - Frozen mango is the best here, but fresh works too. If you don't have mango, you can use pineapple, or skip it.
- Banana - Frozen banana adds a creaminess that's similar to a milkshake or ice cream and I usually add one to every smoothie. If you don't like bananas, you can add coconut milk instead or some avocado but it will change the flavor.
- Almond milk - Milk adds creaminess, protein, and healthy fats. You can use any regular or dairy-free milk you prefer. Whole milk, boxed coconut milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or rice milk are all great.
- Protein powder - You can use any protein powder you enjoy. I used unflavored Sprout Living protein powder because it's super clean and doesn't overpower the berry flavor.
- Vanilla and cinnamon - Vanilla extract goes really well with all the berries and rounds out all the flavors. Cinnamon helps balance blood sugar and it adds a little bit of flavor to the shake.
Variations and Substitutions
- No banana - As long as you're using frozen berries and frozen mango, your smoothie should still be somewhat creamy, even without a banana. To add more creaminess, you can add avocado or canned coconut milk. I tend to taste avocado easily in everything, so I prefer coconut milk, but either one works.
- Yogurt - If you want to make the smoothie creamier, you can add yogurt. I like full-fat Greek yogurt, but any dairy-free yogurt works as well.
- Different fruit variation - If you're out of any of the berries or mango, you can use other fruits like blueberries, blackberries, or pineapple.
- Pomegranate powder - Pomegranate juice and pomegranate powder are both great choices for this smoothie. The powder will add more vitamins and nutrients but less color. If you're able to buy the powder, I highly recommend it!
- Greens - If you want to up the nutrients in this smoothie, you can add fresh greens like kale or spinach, or you can add your favorite green superfood powder. I like Dragon Herbs' green powder. Check out this Superfood Packed Green Smoothie for a similar smoothie that uses it. Keep in mind that adding greens might change the color of the smoothie.
- Orange juice - If you want to make the smoothie sweeter and add a different flavor, you can add a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice. You could also add peeled and chopped fresh orange as well to keep the fiber in.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add almond milk, pomegranate juice, frozen banana, raspberries, strawberries, mango, protein powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into a high-speed blender. I always recommend adding the liquids first to help everything blend.
- Blend on high until smooth. Add more pomegranate juice or almond milk if needed to reach your desired consistency. If you want to serve it in a bowl with toppings, add less liquid.
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- Serve the smoothie immediately in a tall glass or in a bowl with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks!
- Don't add ice - I don't like adding ice cubes to my smoothies because I find it waters down the smoothie pretty quickly. Frozen fruit helps to thicken the smoothie better and keeps it smooth and silky for longer instead of turning into slush.
- Smoothie bowl - If you want to serve the smoothie in a bowl, add less almond milk and pomegranate juice at first to see how much you'll need to make the smoothie thick enough to hold your toppings. You can add more as you blend it, but you don't want it to be too thin and have your toppings sink to the bottom.
Serving and Storing
This smoothie is best consumed right away, while it's still cold and creamy.
You can either serve it in a tall glass or in a bowl with your favorite toppings. I like topping mine with fresh raspberries, strawberries, kiwi, pomegranate arils, almond butter, nuts, hemp seeds, chia seeds, or yogurt.
Storing: If you need to store the smoothie, keep it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. The smaller the jar, the better. Try to pick one that doesn't leave too much room above the smoothie. The less air there is, the longer the smoothie will stay fresh because air oxidizes it.
FAQs
Yes, you can, but depending on the strength of your blender, you might get specks of the seeds in your smoothie instead of it being completely smooth.
All smoothies are best consumed right away. They usually don't taste their best after storing, especially if you're using frozen fruit. If you have to store it, keep it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Similar Smoothies
Berry-based smoothies are definitely my favorite smoothies and I make them most often. Below are four of my favorites you should definitely check out if you liked this pomegranate one! See Smoothies & Juices to see all the latest ones.
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Pink Pomegranate Smoothie
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This bright pink Pomegranate Smoothie is as delicious as it is pretty! Serve it for breakfast with added protein powder or as a refreshing snack during the summer. Perfect for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day!
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk
- ¾ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- ½ cup frozen chopped strawberries
- ½ cup frozen mango
- 1-2 scoops vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth. I always recommend adding the liquids first to help everything blend more easily.
- Serve immediately in a tall glass or in a bowl with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Smoothie bowl: Add less liquid first and add more as you blend. You'll need to make the smoothie much thicker to avoid your toppings sinking to the bottom of your bowl.
- Storing: I don't recommend storing the smoothie, but if you need to, try to find a jar that’s the perfect size for it. The less space there is, the less air can be in the jar, and the longer the smoothie will stay fresh. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Optional add-ins and substitutions: Orange juice, different milk, almond butter, yogurt, pineapple, blueberries, blackberries, pomegranate powder, pomegranate arils (if your blender is strong), greens, or green powder.
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Jane says
This smoothie was so refreshing and nicely tart. I had it as a snack but I'll add some protein powder next time to make it into a meal!