Best Pomegranate Banana Smoothie Recipes

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EASY POMEGRANATE SMOOTHIE



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This tasty pomegranate smoothie is one of the best ways to use those bright pink seeds! It's loaded with flavor, nutrients, and protein.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pomegranate seeds (cut and seed 1 pomegranate or buy 5 ounces seeds)
1 cup frozen pineapple
1 banana (room temperature)
1 cup ice
1/3 cup Greek yogurt*
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place the pomegranate seeds in the blender and blend for a few seconds until mostly liquified.
  • Add the remaining ingredients in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary.
  • Eat immediately or store 1 day in a sealed jar; if it separates, shake to re-integrate it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Sugar 32.2 g, Sodium 26 mg, Fat 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg

POMEGRANATE BANANA SMOOTHIE



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Our nutrient-packed Pomegranate Banana Smoothie will make you want to stick to your New Year's resolution to get healthy.

Provided by Shanna Mallon

Categories     Smoothies

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice, more if needed
1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon honey, or to taste
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 large frozen banana, peeled and broken in half
2 large ice cubes

Steps:

  • Layer the ingredients in the blender as listed in the ingredients list, with liquids on the bottom/closest to the blade and ice on the top.
  • Pulse until the ingredients just start to come together, then turn on to blend completely until smooth, for about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides with a spatula if necessary, and add more pomegranate juice if needed to reach the desired consistency. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 smoothie, Calories 252 calories, Sugar 30.2 g, Sodium 60.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 6.3 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg

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