Pomegranate Banana Smoothie

This refreshing pomegranate banana smoothie includes a whole bunch of fruits as well as greens, making it a healthy treat that can be enjoyed all year round!

Smoothies are such a great way to get in some nutrients. This pomegranate smoothie can be enjoyed as a healthy breakfast but tastes equally good as a snack.

For more smoothie recipes check out Peanut Butter Smoothie, Cucumber Celery Smoothie or Beetroot Kale Smoothie.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• This smoothie is nutrient-rich and high in fiber!
• It's dairy-free, vegan and naturally gluten-free.
• It's ready in 5 minutes.
• There's no yogurt and no added sugars included.

Ingredients & Substitution Notes

• Pomegranate seeds: You don't have to buy pomegranate arils, you could simply deseed the pomegranate yourself. I've found that the best way of deseeding a pomegranate is by first cutting it in half. Put one half, cut side down, over a big bowl. Then squeeze it tightly- this will loosen the seeds. Then scrape out the pomegranate arils using a spoon.
• Zucchini: You don't need to peel it, must make sure to give it a good wash.
• Frozen banana: They add some extra sweetness as well as nutrients. I highly recommend using frozen instead of fresh bananas because it makes the smoothie really creamy. Also make sure to use ripe bananas instead of green ones to ensure that add some sweetness.
• Orange: Could be replaced with a blood orange or tangerine but the taste will slightly be different.
• Water or milk of choice: I've made this smoothie both with water and with plant milk and both versions taste delicious. I find that it works well with soy milk, almond milk or oat milk. You could even try adding coconut milk for an extra thick smoothie.

Step by Step Instructions

This fruit smoothie includes only 5 simple ingredients and is ready in less than 5 minutes. Equipment-wise you'll need a fairly strong blender though to achieve a smooth texture. Otherwise, some arils might not be broken down completely.

Step 1: Blend

Simply throw all of the ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness. Add a couple more banana slices for a sweeter smoothie.

Step 2: Serve

Transfer the smoothie to a serving glass and enjoy right away or serve over some ice cubes for a cold, more refreshing smoothie.

Variations

• Adjust sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add some additional sliced banana or dates.
• Adjust texture: Add more bananas or ice cubes for a creamier smoothie. For a runnier texture, gradually add more water or milk.
• Fresh fruit: Feel free to add your favorite fruit too. A handful of frozen or fresh berries would taste great in this smoothie.
• Seeds: Such as chia seeds or flax seeds make great smoothie add-ins.
• Yogurt: Add a couple of tablespoons of yogurt for some extra creaminess. If you want this to be a dairy-free smoothie, choose soya yogurt. Regular greek yogurt would also work.
• Mint: Throw in some mint leaves for some subtle mint flavors.
• Leafy greens: Such as a handful of spinach or kale adds some additional nutrients!
• Protein Powder: Make it protein-rich by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder.

Top Tip

Buy very ripe bananas in bulk, slice them and save them in a freezer bag in the freezer for later. That way you'll always have some ready when you're craving a delicious smoothie.

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