Pomegranate Smoothie

This easy pomegranate smoothie makes a delicious nutrient-rich that’s loaded with flavor and protein! It’s ready in 5 minutes with just 6 simple ingredients.

Pomegranate smoothie

If you’re a smoothie enthusiast like I am, you must try my pomegranate smoothie! This delicious pink drink is bursting with fruity flavor and one of my favorite ways to use pomegranate seeds (except eating them by the handful, of course!).

This recipe pairs the jewel-toned seeds with frozen pineapple and banana to make a creamy puree that’s full of nutrients and vitamins. Throw in a little Greek yogurt for protein and you’ve got a smoothie that’s filling and irresistibly good. My kids go gaga over this one (the recipe was actually my son’s idea!).

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thank you for this amazing smoothie recipe! It was absolutely delicious. I substituted the Greek yogurt with coconut milk, then added back in protein with chia seeds, as suggested. Perfection! This will definitely be a regular smoothie in my home.” -Ramona

Ingredients in This Pomegranate Smoothie

This pomegranate smoothie is so beautifully fruity and creamy. I love grabbing whole pomegranates and using the seeds to snack on and for salads and smoothies. My son Larson loves them so much he had the idea for this recipe (“What if we made a pomegranate smoothie?”). So the star ingredient here is those jewel-toned fresh pom seeds! The pomegranate smoothie ingredients you’ll need are:

  • Pomegranate seeds: You can use the whole fruit or separate seeds; see below.
  • Frozen pineapple: Pineapple melds with the pomegranate and doesn’t overwhelm. Other ideas? Frozen mango or frozen blueberries.
  • Banana: Use a room temperature banana: no need to freeze it unless you want to!
  • Ice: This completes the frothy texture.
  • Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt adds loads of protein: 12 grams or 6 grams per serving. You can use the vegan variations below as desired.
  • Maple syrup: We like just a hint of sweetener for this one to brighten the flavor! Feel free to substitute honey or agave syrup as your sweetener of choice.
Pomegranate seeds

Use a Whole Pomegranate or Buy the Seeds

This pomegranate smoothie uses 1 cup seeds: this is enough from 1 medium pomegranate. It’s actually very easy to seed your own pomegranate! Here are a few tips for how to get those seeds:

  • Cut the pomegranate in quarters, then remove the seeds in a bowl of water. This avoids a big mess of pink splatters all over your kitchen! We’ve got a great step-by-step tutorial: go to How to Cut a Pomegranate.
  • Or, buy pomegranate seeds instead! Pomegranate seeds that are already removed are easy to find at your local grocery. The downside? They’re not as fresh, and they go bad quickly.
Pomegranate seeds

Variation: Use Pomegranate Juice

Were you hoping for a pomegranate smoothie using store-bought pomegranate juice? You can do that too! Here’s what to do:

  • Substitute ⅓ cup pomegranate juice for the pomegranate seeds.
  • Consider using a frozen banana. This can help to make a thicker texture if you’re using juice and not seeds. But it works with room temperature banana as well!

Making It Dairy Free

Want to make this pomegranate smoothie into a vegan smoothie? Here’s what to do:

  • Substitute the Greek yogurt with coconut milk. This works well with the texture! See also our Coconut Milk Smoothie.
  • Add back some protein! I love using Greek yogurt in smoothies because it’s packed with protein to keep you full. Here are some ideas for adding plant based protein: try 1 to 2 tablespoons cashew butter or almond butter or 2 tablespoons chia seeds.

I hope you enjoy this tasty way to enjoy this magic fruit: let us know what you think in the comments below!

Pomegranate smoothie

Pomegranate Nutrition Benefits

There are lots of inflated claims around pomegranate nutrition. In fact, a popular pomegranate products company was hit with an FTC complaint around false advertising about reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. That said, pomegranates are a very healthy fruit that’s part of a healthy diet! Here’s what we do know (source: Healthline):

  • Antioxidants: Pomegranates have lots of antioxidants: punicalagins and punicic acid, if you must know!
  • Vitamin C: 1 cup of seeds has 30% of your daily vitamin C.
  • Fiber: 1 cup of seeds has 7 grams fiber.
  • Other vitamins: Pomegranates are also a good source of vitamin E, folate, potassium, and vitamin K.
  • Sugar: Like most fruits, pomegranate does have sugar! 1 cup seeds has 24 grams sugar.

Storage Tips

This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately while it’s cold and frothy, but it stores reasonably well if you need to make it ahead. Pour it into a sealed jar and refrigerate for up to 1 day. If it separates, just give it a good shake before drinking.

Dietary Notes

This pomegranate smoothie recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For plant-based, dairy-free and vegan, see the substitutes above.

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Easy Pomegranate Smoothie

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This easy pomegranate smoothie makes a delicious nutrient-rich that’s loaded with flavor and protein! It’s ready in 5 minutes with just 6 simple ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 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
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt*
  • ½ tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Place the pomegranate seeds in the blender and blend for a few seconds until mostly liquified. 
  2. 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. 
  3. Eat immediately or store 1 day in a sealed jar; if it separates, shake to re-integrate it.

Notes

  • For vegan/dairy-free: Substitute Greek yogurt with ⅓ cup coconut milk and add 1-2 tablespoons nut butter or 2 tablespoons chia seeds for protein.
  • Using pomegranate juice: Replace the seeds with ⅓ cup 100% pomegranate juice. Consider using a frozen banana for better texture.
  • Frozen banana option: If you prefer a thicker smoothie, use a frozen banana instead of room temperature.
  • Sweetness adjustments: Start with less maple syrup if using flavored yogurt (vanilla or strawberry), then add more to taste if needed.
  • Alternative fruits: Swap frozen pineapple with frozen mango or frozen raspberries for different flavor profiles.

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