Pomegranate Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a powerhouse of a smoothie! This is packed with antioxidants, calcium and protein making it the perfect way to start your day or give you energy in the afternoon.
Pomegranate Blueberry Banana Smoothie
School is in full swing around my house and we are slowly falling into our new daily routine. Do you feel like you have found your groove yet? It takes a while to find your groove that is for sure. Smoothies, like this Pomegranate Blueberry Banana Smoothie, are a really nice way to throw together a nutritious breakfast or snack on those busy days. If you are like me you are in and out of the car a lot during the day with carpooling the kids around. Smoothies to the rescue!
You can even prep small smoothie bags ahead of time with all of the ingredients in a medium freezer friendly ziplock bag and just add the milk and yogurt when you are ready to make the smoothie. It makes smoothie making a snap–just pull a smoothie pack out of the freezer, add the milk and yogurt, blend and enjoy!
We should talk for a minute about today’s Pomegranate Blueberry Banana Smoothie. It is a powerhouse. It is filled with antioxidants, calcium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. If you are looking for a delicious smoothie to add to the morning mix or to refuel you in the afternoon, this is the one for you!
I have always like the combination of blueberries and pomegranate seeds together. The blueberries compliment the pomegranate flavor nicely and the banana and honey of course add sweetness as well. When I make smoothies I try to use a milk and a yogurt, particularly Greek yogurt, to help me get a boost of protein and calcium. While I like to use Greek yogurt, it is by no means necessary. You can use any variety of yogurt you like and you can also try whatever milk or milk substitute you like.
I like to call today’s smoothie a super-smoothie, since it is packed with a few superfoods.
Lets take a quick look at some of the healthy ingredients in this Pomegranate Blueberry Banana Smoothie:
- The spinach adds iron and a dose of leafy greens to your day as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Pomegranate seeds {or arils} are rich in fiber, vitamin C and K and antioxidants. Blueberries are also rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, A and E
- Greek yogurt not only helps to create a creamy smoothie, it provides you with protein, probiotics and B12 {necessary for energy and healthy brain function}.
- Chia seeds offer antioxidants, protein and fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
If that isn’t enough to convince you to give this smoothie a try, did I mention it tastes delicious! The sweet fruit mixed with the creamy yogurt will leave you thinking you had dessert for breakfast.
Whenever I make smoothies for myself I always have to double the recipe for my sons. They go crazy for smoothies, and I love knowing that what they are putting in their body is nutritious and going to help fuel their busy, active days.
You can modify this smoothie in many ways from changing up the yogurt or milk, to adding kale or a different leafy green, to a scoop or flax meal or protein powder. There are so many options when it comes to customizing smoothies to your tastes.
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Pomegranate Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a powerhouse of a smoothie! This is packed with antioxidants, calcium and protein making it the perfect way to start your day or give you energy in the afternoon.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice {or milk substitute}
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt {or yogurt of your choice}
- 1 banana, chopped {try frozen for a creamier smoothie}
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup frozen pomegranate seeds {otherwise known as arils}
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Put everything into the blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to use the yogurt of your choice and whatever milk you like {coconut milk, regular milk, soy milk, ect}.
!Other ideas to add to this smoothie:
1 Tablespoons flax seed meal
A handful of kale
Protein powder
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Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
January 6, 2013 at 3:25 pmGORGEOUS photograph!! Looks so incredible and nourishing! Love.
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A Cedar Spoon says
January 6, 2013 at 3:30 pmThanks! I loved the color of it and it was yummy!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
January 6, 2013 at 5:50 pmI am absolutely making this! It fits in perfectly with my goal to seriously reduce my sugar consumption.
A Cedar Spoon says
January 6, 2013 at 7:26 pmThis would be perfect for your goal—I figure it is nice because the fruit is the sugar, so you get your fix and it is healthy and tastes great. I hope you like it.
petit4chocolatier says
January 6, 2013 at 7:38 pm“Delicious”
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Haley @ The Saucy Apple says
January 6, 2013 at 9:33 pmThis smoothie looks so beautiful and delicious!
A Cedar Spoon says
January 7, 2013 at 8:31 amThanks Haley! It is yummy!
Tonya@The Quick Dish says
January 7, 2013 at 8:02 pmI love smoothies – but sometimes I forget to add flax. Thanks for the reminder!
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A Cedar Spoon says
January 7, 2013 at 8:33 pmI just started adding it in! I love smoothies too and they are so easy to throw together.
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
January 8, 2013 at 6:18 pmYUM! I love smoothies and this combo is a winner! Great way to get flax into your diet. Thanks so much for linking up at Two-Cup Tuesday! See ya again next week!
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June says
January 15, 2013 at 9:48 pmThis one definitely looks like one to try! I love the versatility of smoothies too, Julia! Thanks for sharing!
A Cedar Spoon says
January 15, 2013 at 10:00 pmThanks! It is really tasty! I liked the combination of the fruit, especially the pomegranate and the blueberry. I hope you enjoy it!
Jenna says
January 16, 2013 at 2:44 pmI am trying it!! looks good. I lost 44 lbs on this one http://bit.ly/A6TyaL my body shape has changed so much. It’s the FIBER!!! I think smoothies are a good way to get the weight off.
Mary @ Fit and Fed says
January 18, 2013 at 12:56 amI have never put flax in a smoothie, great idea! I love the beautiful ruby tinge the pomegranate juice gives this smoothie. I’m not sure what my favorite smoothie is, but strawberry and mango are probably my favorite fruits to add, and I like them very thick and cold.
A Cedar Spoon says
January 18, 2013 at 8:25 amI actually hadn’t used flax either but figured it is always good to add something extra healthy in there. I loved the color of this too & the POM juice gave it a nice tart flavor. I agree though mango smoothies are one of my favorite along with raspberry! I can’t wait for summer to roll around again so I can get all of those fresh berries. For now frozen will do! 🙂
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
January 29, 2013 at 1:41 pmThanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
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Paula S says
May 1, 2013 at 12:10 amI added 2 heaping tablespoons of frozen pomegranate seeds to this recipe and it really added a nice punch! (note: I had to blend it much longer because pomegranate seeds tend to take awhile to break apart). Thank you for the recipe!
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Julia says
May 1, 2013 at 6:23 amGreat idea! I need to try that.
Julia says
May 13, 2013 at 12:49 pmGreat idea!
Smoothielove says
March 13, 2015 at 8:09 pmSOO, SOO, SOO good!! 9 year old and I loved it! I skipped out on the honey since I don’t like it, but this is my new go-to morning smoothie! Need some more frozen strawberries, we made a huge batch of this, ha! Okay, I’ll stop fangirling over this smoothie…
Julia says
March 13, 2015 at 8:27 pmSo glad you liked it. 🙂 It is one of my favorites.
Medha says
October 26, 2016 at 12:18 pmI loved that you used pomegranate here! Such an unusual, but nutritious and delicious flavor 🙂
Julia says
October 26, 2016 at 3:02 pmThanks Medha! I love them too–so tasty and a great superfood!
Andrew Hopkins says
November 11, 2016 at 8:04 pmI’m going to try this on the weekend!