Apple Pomegranate Smoothie:
Today I am going to share an easy and healthy apple-pomegranate smoothie recipe, it is a delicious, quick and easy-to-make creamy and refreshing perfect summer drink, which offers a quick boost of energy & nutrients.
Health Benefits of Apple Pomegranate Smoothie:
- Pomegranates are a great source of vitamin c, B5, potassium, fibre and antioxidants regular consumption of pomegranates or its juice may reduce the risk of heart disease, reduce high blood pressure and inhibit viral infections.
- Apple is rich in dietary fibre, which helps prevent the absorption of bad cholesterol in the gut.
- Apples are rich in antioxidant phytonutrients flavonoids and polyphenolics.
- Apple fruit contains good quantities of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and B-complex vitamins.
- Apples also carry a few minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Apple also to helps control heart rate and blood pressure and counters the bad influences of sodium.
- Yoghurt provides protein for this breakfast smoothie to help keep you feeling satisfied. Yoghurt contains probiotics which supply the gut with healthy bacteria. Yoghurt helps in digestion and boosts the body’s natural immune responses.
- yoghurt: Yoghurt provides protein to this smoothie and helps to keep us feeling satisfied. Yoghurt contains probiotics which supply the gut with healthy bacteria that fortify the GI tract’s natural flora. These help aid digestion and boost the body’s immune responses.
What are the main ingredients of the Apple Pomegranate Smoothie Recipe?
Here’s what you’ll need to make this Apple Pomegranate Smoothie:
- Plain Yoghurt: It adds protein to the smoothie recipe and makes it thicker too. You can also use flavoured yoghurt, according to your own choice.
- Milk: Non-dairy Milk or Apple Juice or Coconut Water. as per your taste and requirement.
- Apple: You can use Fresh or frozen apples chopped as per your choice.
- pomegranate: You can use fresh pomegranate juice or whole pomegranate arils in a smoothie.
You can use Fresh Pomegranate or frozen Pomegranate as per your choice.
- Sweetener: Sugar, Jaggery Honey, Maple Syrup or any of them can be used as per taste.
- Topping: You can use any topping of your choice for the recipe. You can use choco chips or other fresh fruits like berries, thinly chopped nuts, pomegranate arils, or banana slices etc.
- Ice cubes: optional
See quantities and complete instructions in the recipe card.
How to make Apple Pomegranate Smoothie?
- Place all the ingredients( apple, milk, sugar, ice cream and pomegranate) into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Apple-Pomegranate Smoothie is ready to serve.
- Pour into the glass and serve immediately.
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Suggestions:
- Add more yoghurt or juice as necessary, depending on your desired consistency.
- The pomegranate arils in the smoothie will make it textured. For a smoother texture, use pomegranate juice.
- You can also add a frozen banana to the smoothie.
- Vegan: If you are vegan, you can replace dairy with almond and coconut.
- Adjust texture: Add more bananas or ice cubes for a creamier smoothie. You can also add more juice or milk for a runnier textured smoothie.
Variations:
Frozen bananas: They add some extra sweetness as well as nutrients. I highly recommend using frozen instead of fresh bananas because it makes the smoothie creamy. Also, make sure to use ripe.
Seeds: Such as chia seeds or flax seeds make great smoothie add-ins.
Leafy greens: Such as a handful of spinach adds some additional nutrients!
Protein Powder: Make it protein-rich by adding a scoop of your favourite protein powder.
FAQs Related To Apple Pomegranate Smoothie
Yes, of course. You can use fresh or frozen types of fruits for the recipe. Always use ripe fruits for the recipe.
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Apple-Pomegranate Smoothie
Materials
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup non-dairy Milk or Apple Juice or Coconut Water
- 1 cup apple, fresh or frozen Apples chopped
- 1/2 cup pomegranate Arils or 1/3 cup Pomegranate Juice
- 2 teaspoon Sugar or honey to taste (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and Peel the apple and dice into pieces.
Method:
- Place all the ingredients( apple, milk, sugar, ice cream and pomegranate) into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Apple-Pomegranate Smoothie is ready to serve.
- Pour into the glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- This smoothie is the best to serve as a refreshing morning drink.
- If needed, stop the blender and stir the mixture away from the sides and near the blade.
- We can add one fresh or frozen banana to make it thick and creamy.
Enjoy!
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