With 30 grams of protein this festive, pomegranate smoothie recipe is a vibrant blend of colors. Creamy and sweetened with honey, it’s a Holiday-inspired smoothie that’s easy to whip up and a great way to use up those pomegranate arils!
I love your pomegranate smoothie recipe, I tried it and it was so easy to make, delightful, and a really perfect post-workout meal. -Beth
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 298 kcals and 30 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Pomegranate arils, collagen powder, hemp milk, coconut milk and honey.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, high-protein, paleo.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: It’s light, refreshing, and protein-packed, making it an easy way to refuel after workouts without feeling heavy.
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Do you need a nutrient-packed breakfast or a vibrant, uplifting snack that tastes as good as it looks?
This pomegranate smoothie is a powerhouse of nutrients and a unique blend of healthy fats and protein.
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
- 💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- How To Make A Pomegranate Smoothie
- Expert Tips To Make It
- Choosing A Collagen Powder
- Smoothie Add-Ons
- Frequently Asked Questions About Pomegranate Smoothies
- More Dairy-Free Smoothies Recipes You’ll Love
- High Protein Pomegranate Smoothie (Dairy-free)
💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
Has a whopping 30 grams of protein!
Is only 300kcal.
Uses minimal ingredients.
Is a festive way to stay full and fueled.
Makes a tasty, post-workout meal.
Is a hit with kids because of it’s color.
Ingredients and Substitutions
One of the perks of this Holiday-inspired smoothie recipe is that it doesn’t contain bananas!
Though bananas do wonders to make a smoothie creamy, it’s nice to switch up your ingredients every once in a while (learn more about how to build the best smoothie!)
- Pomegranate Arils: this protein smoothie uses the actual arils instead of pomegranate juice (just like this pomegranate watermelon drink).. These arils are rich in fiber and antioxidants. All of which you’re getting by using the seeds instead of concentrated juice.
- Coconut milk: this is what helps make the smoothie creamy in addition to adding some healthy fats. Make sure to use canned coconut milk (the white not the water!) for best results (this is actually one of my crucial pantry staples for a gluten-free diet).
- Homemade hemp milk: homemade hemp milk is another ingredient that helps with the texture of the smoothie. It’s ultra-creamy and by making your own you reduce your intake of excess sugars, carcinogenic oils, and random additives.
- Honey: pomegranate arils aren’t very sweet. So the addition of honey helps boost the flavor of the recipe. Opt for raw honey and enjoy the anti-bacterial nature of it too!
- Collagen powder: the cleanest protein you’ll find. Perfect Supplements collagen powder is sourced from grass-fed cows. It’s an ideal way to get more protein into your diet and a clean option for kids.
Optional: if you want to stretch the smoothie further, add in some fresh or frozen strawberries to give it more of a berry flavor.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make A Pomegranate Smoothie
First, you’ll need to either purchase pomegranate seeds or remove them yourself from the pomegranate (this is how I remove the pomegranate seeds. Works every time!).
Step 1: Portion out the ingredients.
Step 2: Add ingredients to a high powdered blender.Process on high for 2-3 minutes until everything is combined
Step 3: Blend and pour into a glass.
Step 4: Top with your favorites & enjoy.
Expert Tips To Make It
Every blender is unique in how well it processes ingredients. Pomegranate seeds can be tricky. I use a Vitamix and need to blend for about one minute.
If you have a less powerful blender, you need to process the smoothie longer so that it comes out creamy and not chunky.
Adding some berries is a great way to stretch the smoothie. Opt for a ½ cup of frozen fruit (strawberries are best to maintain the color of the smoothie). If doing this, you’ll want to add in ¼ cup of water. With these additions, the recipe makes one super large smoothie or two smaller ones.
In a pinch, a quality pomegranate juice will work in place of the arils!
Choosing A Collagen Powder
Though protein powder will work in this pomegranate smoothie recipe, the one you choose will affect both the texture and the flavor of the smoothie (learn more about choosing the BEST protein powder for your goals).
The reason this protein smoothie uses collagen is that it’s a clean form of protein.
Collagen is a beneficial part of bone broth and is wonderful for your hair, skin, and nails.
Learn more about collagen and why you may want to boost your intake. However, unlike bone broth, it doesn’t taste like well, bone broth.
Similarly, collagen powder is odorless and flavorless. Plus, if ethically sourced is one of the purest forms of protein you can give to your kids!
I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements and while I love their big tub of powder, I love the individual packets even more!
I find collagen the easiest way to boost protein on top of an avocado smoothie bowl, high-protein yogurt parfait, oatmeal, or any other dish. It blends and mixes well and there are zero flavors to it. Plus, Perfect Supplements sources their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.
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Smoothie Add-Ons
We love topping out protein smoothies with our favorite add-ons to make them unique every time. Below are our favorite choices:
- Crunchy cinnamon granola
- Toasted coconut
- 2-minute coconut whip cream
- Nut butter
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chia seeds for added healthy fats
- More berries
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pomegranate Smoothies
Pomegranate seeds (called arils) can be blended into a smoothie. They’re an easy way to make your smoothie recipe vibrant as well as take in some additional antioxidants. However, you’ll need a powerful blender like a Vitamix to ensure the arils are fully mixed into the smoothie and no texture from them remains.
In a pomegranate smoothie, berries tend to create an ideal flavor. Opt for fresh or frozen raspberries or strawberries to maintain the vibrant color of pomegranates.
Though pomegranate juice will still have nutrients, it has normally been processed or watered down. Thus, consuming the arils will always be more potent health-wise.
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High Protein Pomegranate Smoothie (Dairy-free)
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Equipment
- Vitamix
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- 2 tbs coconut milk
- ½ cup hemp milk
- 1 tbs honey
- ⅛ cup collagen powder
- 4 ice cubes
- ½ cup strawberries optional
Instructions
- In a powerful blender, add all the ingredients.
- Process for 1-3 minutes until all the seeds are dissolved.
- Pour into a jar, top with your favorite add-ons, and enjoy!
Notes
- Every blender is unique in how well it processes ingredients. Pomegranate seeds can be tricky. I use a Vitamix and need to blend for about one minute.
- If you have a less powerful blender, you need to process the smoothie longer so that it comes out creamy and not chunky.
- If you want to add some berries, opt for a ½ cup of frozen strawberries to maintain the color of the smoothie. If doing this, you’ll want to add in ¼ cup of water. With these additions, the recipe makes one super large smoothie or two smaller ones.
- In a pinch, a quality pomegranate juice will work in place of the arils!
Disclaimer:
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Beth says
I love your pomegranate smoothie recipe, I tried it and it was so easy to make, delightful, and a really perfect post-workout meal 🙂
fitasamamabear says
Happy you enjoyed it!
Sage Scott says
I'm always looking for new smoothie combinations, and this one did not disappoint! Not only is it the most gorgeous color, it tastes amazing!
fitasamamabear says
The color makes my heart happy.
Lyza says
My mom visited me and brought some pomegranate. Never really tried making a pomegranate smoothie before.. I came across your recipe and thought I'd give it a try. I have to be honest though, I didn't have the other ingredients available like the coconut milk, so I used almond breeze instead. I love the texture of this smoothie specially that there is collagen in there making it more healthy. Both my mom and I enjoyed it. 🙂
fitasamamabear says
You have the best mom!
Daria says
So refreshing and delicious and I just can't believe that it's also packed with all that protein. Such a great morning pick-me-up especially during this busy season!
fitasamamabear says
Hehe sneaking protein in is my favorite thing!
Velma says
I love the color! This is so satisfying. Kept me full all morning. You were right about the blender but didn't worry too much about it, as long as it was delicious and I got the same color =)
fitasamamabear says
The color just makes you happy.
Amber says
This was absolutely delicious and helped curb my sweet cravings! I topped it with toasted coconut and it was perfect. I didn't want to share with my husband, lol. I did give him one small sip reluctantly!
fitasamamabear says
Toasted coconut is such a staple for me.
Lulu says
I ran out of raw honey when I made this smoothie but it still turned out really tasty using the regular honey from my pantry. I also made a separate batch where I added frozen strawberries, and my kids loved it!
fitasamamabear says
Yay! Strawberries are a fun one too!