MELON POMEGRANATE ALMOND SMOOTHIE

Melon Pomegranate Almond Smoothie image

You can juice pomegranates using a citrus press: Just cut the pomegranate in half and press down and twist it on the press. Be careful to wear an apron so you don't get splattered with the beautiful red juice. Half of a medium-size pomegranate will yield about 1/4 cup of juice if pressed this way. Or you can, of course, use a juicer.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories breakfast, shakes and smoothies

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup freshly squeezed pomegranate juice
1/2 pound cantaloupe or another sweet yellow-fleshed melon, like Crenshaw or Persian melon
12 almonds, soaked overnight or blanched and skinned
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 drop almond oil
1 slice fresh ginger (optional)
1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar

Steps:

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for a full minute. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 218, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 42 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 0 grams