Pomegranate Plunge Tropical Smoothie Recipe
Pomegranate Plunge Smoothie is a delicious smoothie loaded with tropical flavors. Enjoy it for breakfast or a mid-day snack.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 cup peeled, cubed, and frozen pineapple
- 1 peeled, sliced, and frozen large banana
- 5-6 frozen strawberries
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ cup coconut water
Instructions
- Place pomegranate seeds in the jar of a powerful blender and blend for 30-40 seconds until mostly liquified.
- Note: If you don't like small pieces of pomegranate seeds in your mouth, you can strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer at this stage. You can also replace pomegranate seeds with ½ cup of pomegranate juice and use it in the recipe.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Tip - If the frozen fruits are too hard, then thaw them for 10 minutes.
- Add some more coconut water if thesmoothie is thick for your liking. Check for the sweetness and add more sweetener if needed.
- Pour the smoothie into serving glasses and serve immediately.
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Notes
You can skip maple syrup if the sweetness from the fruits is enough for you. You can also replace it with honey (not vegan). Sugar-free substitutes like stevia or monk fruit also work fine.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 0.4mg
