Pomegranate smoothie

Pomegranate smoothie

Refreshing, sweet & healthy!

PREP TIME 10 minutes + freezing | SERVES 2 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pomegranates, seeds removed and set aside
• 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 large banana, chopped coarsely

METHOD

DIVIDE 2 tbsp of the pomegranate seeds among the holes of an ice-cube tray and top with water. Freeze for 4 hours or until frozen.

GRIND remaining pomegranate seeds using a mortar and pestle to release the juice. Strain through a sieve into a blender; discard solids.

ADD yoghurt, honey and chopped banana to the blender; blend until smooth.

POUR smoothie into glasses; top with pomegranate ice-cubes. Serve immediately.

FOOD TEAM TIP: You can use ⅔ cup pure pomegranate juice in the smoothie if pomegranates are out of season. For a thicker smoothie, freeze chopped banana for 4 hours or until firm before blending.

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Pomegranate smoothie

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes + freezing

Ingredients

• 2 pomegranates, seeds removed and set aside
• 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 large banana, chopped coarsely

Instructions

1

Divide 2 tbsp of the pomegranate seeds among the holes of an ice-cube tray and top with water. Freeze for 4 hours or until frozen.

2

Grind remaining pomegranate seeds using a mortar and pestle to release the juice. Strain through a sieve into a blender; discard solids.

3

Add yoghurt, honey and chopped banana to the blender; blend until smooth.

4

Pour smoothie into glasses; top with pomegranate ice-cubes. Serve immediately.

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