Pomegranate is one of the fruits that are good for health but is not commonly used every day. Let’s have the Cooking section of TasteVN try out 5 ways to make delicious, nutritious, and simple smoothies with pomegranate right at home!
1. Pomegranate smoothie
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
5 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pomegranate smoothie For 2 people
Pomegranate 1 fruit Honey 40 ml Unsweetened milk 250 ml Ice cubes A little
How to make Pomegranate Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the outside of the pomegranate skin thoroughly, then use a knife to cut off the top of the pomegranate, after that make even vertical cuts around the skin and separate the fruit, taking the seeds and placing them in a bowl.
Tip:
- When separating the pomegranate seeds, your fingers can easily get stained at the tip of your nails, so be sure to wear gloves before starting.
- To easily separate the pomegranate seeds, you can cut off the tip of the pomegranate, then make strong cuts along the body of the fruit (the grooves between the segments). After that, gently pull apart those sections to remove the stem in the middle. Next, turn the pomegranate upside down and gently tap the skin with a spoon so that the seeds fall out.
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Blend the smoothie
First, add the separated pomegranate seeds along with 250ml of unsweetened milk and 40ml of honey into the blender, then start the machine and blend for about 1 minute until the ingredients are well combined, then turn off the machine.
Next, add a bit of ice cubes and start the machine again, blend for another minute until the ice is finely crushed and a smooth mixture is formed, then stop.
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Final product
The pomegranate smoothie once completed will have a natural light pink color of pomegranate. When drinking, you will feel the sweet aroma of fresh milk and honey mixed with the gentle fragrance of pomegranate seeds.
Additionally, crushed ice helps you cool down very well in the hot summer weather.
2. Pomegranate yogurt smoothie
Preparation
3 minutes
Processing
2 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pomegranate yogurt smoothie For 2 people
Pomegranate 1 fruit Yogurt 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk 40 gr Sweetened fresh milk 150 ml
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How to Make Pomegranate Yogurt Smoothie
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Prepare Ingredients
After buying the pomegranate, cut it in half with a knife and separate the seeds into a bowl.
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Blend the Smoothie
Add the separated pomegranate seeds, 1 cup of yogurt, 40g of condensed milk, and 150ml of sweetened milk into the blender. Then start the machine and blend for about 2 minutes until the ingredients are smooth and well combined.
Taste and adjust the sweetness to your preference, then blend for a few more seconds until the sugar is fully dissolved, then turn off the machine and pour into a glass.
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Final Product
The yogurt pomegranate smoothie when completed will have the sweet creamy taste of condensed milk and fresh milk combined with the light sourness of yogurt and the distinctive flavor of red pomegranate.
You can add some ice cubes to this smoothie to enjoy it even better and cooler!
3. Banana Strawberry Pomegranate Smoothie
Preparation
12 minutes
Cooking
8 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Banana Strawberry Pomegranate Smoothie Serves 4 people
Banana 1 piece Pomegranate 1/2 fruit Strawberries 3 pieces Mango Apple Juice 300 ml (or orange juice)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh, quality strawberries
- When buying strawberries, you should choose those that are bright red, plump, juicy, fragrant, and have sparse seeds that are spaced apart.
- In addition, you should also prioritize choosing berries with green, firmly attached stems. This is a sign that the strawberries are freshly picked.
- Avoid buying strawberries that are mottled in color, unevenly colored, or have strange spots on them.
- Additionally, you should not choose strawberries with yellowing, wilted, or fallen stems, as they have been picked for a long time and won’t taste good.
How to choose ripe and delicious bananas
- When buying bananas, you should prioritize choosing naturally ripened bananas with a thin skin and spots of dark brown on the peel. These are mature bananas with natural sweetness.
- In addition, when buying bananas, you should choose bananas of moderate size, with a slight curve, and avoid those that are bruised or have many blemishes on the skin.
- Do not choose bananas with perfectly golden and beautiful skin, while the stem is abnormally green, as these are bananas that have been ripened with chemicals and should not be used.
Utensils needed
Blender, cup, spoon, bowl, knife, cutting board,….
How to make Pomegranate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut the pomegranate in half and separate the seeds.
After peeling the banana, cut the banana flesh into small round slices. Wash the strawberries and chop them into small pieces.
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Blend the ingredients
Turn on the blender and gradually add the ingredients including: separated pomegranate seeds, sliced banana, chopped strawberries, and 300ml of mango apple juice (or orange juice) into the blender.
Cover the lid, press start, and blend for about 1 – 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Final product
So you have finished making a delicious and nutritious pomegranate strawberry banana smoothie. This smoothie has the natural sweetness of various fruits, with a hint of light sourness from the strawberries.
Drinking it every day not only provides necessary vitamins for the body but also makes meals more enjoyable.
4. Black grape pomegranate smoothie
Preparation
5 minutes
Processing
3 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Black grape pomegranate smoothie For 2 people
Pomegranate 1/2 fruit Black grapes 100 gr Fresh milk 600 ml Yogurt 60 gr Honey 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh grapes
- When buying grapes, you should choose those that are medium-sized, not too big, and not too small. The outer skin of the fruit should be smooth and shiny.
- Additionally, fresh harvested grape clusters will have a powdery layer on the skin, and the grape stems should always be firm and tightly attached to the fruit.
- Avoid buying grapes that appear to be bumpy, with skin that is not taut but tastes mildly sweet when sampled. These grapes may have been soaked in chemicals, making them less tasty.
Tools needed
How to make black grape pomegranate smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the pomegranate you bought to clean the skin and cut the fruit in half with a knife to separate the seeds into a bowl.
Take the black grapes, wash them clean, and let them drain.
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Making the smoothie
Put the separated pomegranate seeds and washed grapes into the blender along with 60g of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 600ml of sweet milk.
Then turn on the blender and blend at medium speed for about 3 minutes until the ingredients are smooth before pouring into a glass.
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Final product
The black grape pomegranate smoothie after completion will have a beautiful light purple color. The sweet and sour flavor of the yogurt blends with the natural sweet and sour taste of the black grapes.
The honey adds a gentle sweetness, balancing the flavor of the smoothie, making it unforgettable for anyone who has tried it.
5. Avocado pomegranate smoothie
Preparation
8 minutes
Processing
2 minutes
Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Avocado Pomegranate Smoothie Serves 2
Avocado 1 fruit Pomegranate 1 fruit Ice cubes a little Filtered water 250 ml
How to choose good ripe avocados
- To make this smoothie even tastier, you should choose avocados with small stems that feel heavy when picked up.
- Additionally, you should select avocados with smooth, shiny skin that are not scratched and have an even color.
- Avocados that are green with small yellow speckles on the skin will have a creamier and richer flesh.
- Avoid choosing avocados that feel too soft when squeezed and have large stems, as they often taste bitter.
Tools needed
How to make Avocado Pomegranate Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the pomegranate, cut it in half, and separate the seeds into a plate.
Also, wash the avocado, cut it in half, remove the seed, and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh into the plate with the pomegranate.
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Blend the smoothie
Add the pomegranate seeds, avocado flesh, some ice cubes, and 250ml of water into the blender, cover it, and blend at medium speed for about 2 minutes until the ingredients are smooth and well combined.
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Final product
The Avocado Pomegranate Smoothie will have a characteristic light green color of avocado when completed. When enjoying it, you will feel the delicious creaminess of avocado combined with the sweet and refreshing taste of pomegranate seeds.
The ice cubes keep the smoothie cool, perfect for refreshing during hot weather.
How to choose a good pomegranate
- Choose a large and evenly round pomegranate, not deformed. Because small fruits are often still immature, have a sour taste and are not sweet.
- The surface of the skin is wrinkled, which usually indicates that the fruit is mature, sweet, and has plump seeds.
- Holding it feels heavy, indicating a lot of juice.
- It is advisable to choose pomegranates during the harvest season, which in Vietnam typically falls from September to February of the following year, to get good pomegranates at a low price.
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Finally, we have completed 5 ways to make pomegranate smoothies that are fragrant and nutritious for the whole family to enjoy. Wish you success!
