This beautiful Plum Pomegranate Smoothie is a refreshing beverage with a hint of herb. It’s lighter to digest and is mild tangy to the taste buds.
Ingredients for Plum Pomegranate Smoothie
Pomegranate kernels – it’s loaded with vitamin C and has cancer fighting properties.
Plum – it’s a family of prunes. When it is ripe this fruit is juicy and and sweet with a mild tang to its taste. Along with being rich in antioxidant it is high in fiber also.
Basil – This herb is not only adds flavor to any recipe but is also a good source of magnesium as well as promotes blood flow.
Maple Syrup – here, I have used it as sweetener to cut on the tangy flavor of this smoothie.
Water – I used it here to blend this recipe into a smoothie.
Ice – It gives this smoothie a nice cold and thick texture.
How to make this Plum Pomegranate Smoothie
- The one and only step in this recipe is to blend all the ingredients together in a blender.
- Thereafter strain it if desired and serve immediately.
FAQs
- If you are looking to include more fiber into your diet then feel free to skip the straining part and enjoy this smoothie as is.
- This smoothie tastes best when served immediately.
- It has a mild tangy and a sweet flavor with a hint of basil in every sip.
- This can be served as a welcome drink for any parties or get together.
My other Pomegranate Recipes are :
Sparkling Pomegranate Coconut Mocktail
Chocolate Chip Pomegranate Cookies
Pomegranate Frosted Flourless Brownies
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Plum Pomegranate Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pomegranate kernels (fresh/frozen)
- 1 whole ripe plum (seed removed)
- 4 large fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp maple syrup/agave
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- In a blender combine all the ingredients and blend it smooth.
- Strain it and serve immediately.
Notes
- I usually don't strain this smoothie for myself to include fiber in my diet. But feel free to strain it or enjoy as is.
- For non-vegan version you may use honey as a sweetener as the same measurement mentioned in the recipe for maple syrup.
- For kids, make sure to strain it as they may not like to chew on pomegranate seeds.
- This smoothie tastes best when served immediately.
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