Pomegranate Morning Shake
Start your day with a burst of antioxidants and creamy delight with this refreshing Pomegranate Morning Shake! This vibrant smoothie blends the tangy sweetness of fresh pomegranate juice with the creamy richness of Greek yogurt, the natural sweetness of banana, and the nutty flavor of unsweetened almond milk. Optional honey adds just a touch of indulgence, while ice cubes create a perfectly chilled and smooth texture. Ready in just five minutes, it’s an energizing breakfast option packed with nutrients and free from refined sugars. Garnish with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds for an eye-catching finish and enjoy this wholesome, immune-boosting breakfast shake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for busy mornings and health-conscious eaters, this recipe is a must-try blend of flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 0.5 cup Almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 Banana
- 1 tablespoon Honey (optional)
- 4 Ice cubes
Instructions
Place the pomegranate seeds into a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds to extract the juice.
Strain the blended pomegranate seeds through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl to remove the pulp, extracting about 1/2 cup of fresh pomegranate juice.
Add the pomegranate juice back to the blender, along with Greek yogurt, almond milk, banana, honey (if using), and ice cubes.
Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Pour the shake into two glasses and serve immediately. Optional: Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds for an extra pop of color.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 171 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1152 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
