This Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl is full of healthy seasonal goodies to stave off those sweet cravings. It’s naturally sweetened with the delicious flavor of pomegranate. {vegan, gluten-free, paleo}
I can honestly say besides a few last minute items I am finished with my Christmas shopping…and that feels good! I have to give kudos to hubby who really gets involved and takes a lot of time and care in picking out gifts for everyone on his list. We both prefer online shopping and have managed to avoid the mall this season. Shopping online allows us to compare prices and items and stay way more organized.
Here are some highlight for the kiddos. They don’t read this so I’m not worried about spoiling any surprises!
Evan is getting a remote control drone with live video capabilities. Basically, you put on virtual reality glasses and you can watch what the drone sees live, and it feels like you are flying. That is going to be a huge hit with everyone in the family and probably the whole neighborhood unless of course he’s videotaping our neighbors.
Maddie is getting a mobile printer that she can send her iPod photos to. It prints out these cute little photos that she can hang in her room or put into albums. She will love it! I also got these cute little stickers and borders that she can decorate her photos with.
Jack is getting an iPod. He had one a few years ago but he lost it so we made him wait to get a new one Hopefully he can keep up with this one ?. He’s obsessed with Pokemon Go and face timing his friends.
We’ve definitely discovered as the kids get older that girls are easier to shop for. There are so many little items girls like; make-up, jewelry, bath products, clothes and decorations for their rooms. The lists for girls are endless, but boys? Not so much. My oldest didn’t even ask for anything until yesterday when he said he wanted a trampoline. Hmm, broken arm…teeth knocked out…no thanks.
In order to get everything done in the next week, you all need to sit down with this super healthy Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl. Pomegranates are so sweet and give this smoothie a delicious flavor.
The banana and frozen fruit thicken it up and it’s the perfect canvas for all those healthy toppings wasting away in your pantry. How pretty is that? You can feel good about this delicious breakfast bowl because it’s full of powerful antioxidants.
This Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl is…
- naturally sweet
- healthy
- filling
- beautiful
- gluten free
- vegan
- Whole30
So make yourself a Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl, put on your slippers and sit down in front of Amazon to finish that last minute shopping. Yes, you can splurge for two-day shipping!
Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate arils
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries or other berry
- 1/2 cup coconut milk adjust to desired consistency or almond
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a blender and mix.
- Taste and adjust to your preferred thickness. Add ice to make it thicker or milk to make it thinner.
- Top with chia seeds, pomegranate arils, coconut flakes, cocoa nibs and/or chia seeds
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen
December 19, 2016 at 2:08 PMPerfect seasonal smoothie bowl Karen! Yay for you that you’re done with your shopping!! I could definitely use one of these smoothie bowls right about now! Too many sweets and not enough of the healthy stuff this season for me!!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
December 19, 2016 at 2:53 PMThat’s awesome that you are done with your Christmas shopping! Online does make things a lot easier. Love this colorful quick dessert fix. I love pomegranates and this is something I will really enjoy.
Karen Kelly
December 22, 2016 at 5:58 AMThanks Sandhya!
Luci | madebyluci
December 19, 2016 at 3:15 PMI’ve been looking for something like this! I love my oatmeal but sometimes I want to mix things up, and I’ve been feeling rather uninspired lately :/
But – hurrah for the Christmas shopping! I picked up the last present I wanted for my OH this evening so I’m officially done too… kinda. I might make some dairy free fudge for my grandma ^_^
Karen Kelly
December 22, 2016 at 5:58 AMCongrats Luci on being done!
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon
December 19, 2016 at 4:03 PMThere is nothing like a great smoothie to get your day started off right! I love the color with all those wonderful pomegranate arils and the strawberries. Very inviting. As for shopping, online is where it’s at. No crowds. No fighting for parking spots. Just a few clicks and you’re done. 🙂
Karen Kelly
December 22, 2016 at 5:57 AMYes Annmarie! I agree!
Veena Azmanov
December 19, 2016 at 4:14 PMThat looks like a perfect smoothie… Would be a great for breakfast in my house. Thanks
Karen Kelly
December 22, 2016 at 5:57 AMThanks Veena!
Amy
December 19, 2016 at 5:31 PMThis looks wonderful! I’m thinking of doing another round of Whole 30 in January and this would be a great change of pace from eggs for a breakfast!
Karen Kelly
December 22, 2016 at 5:57 AMAmy, I’m with you! I’ll need a round of Whole30 too!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
December 20, 2016 at 10:03 AMThat remote control drone sounds so fun!! I agree…it’s definitely is easier buying stuff for girls than guys. I think that there are so many more options for girls! I have my shopping done too! Woo hoo! I did do some shopping in the mall, but tried to avoid it when I could…I just don’t like the crowds and would rather be in the comfort of my own home with coffee in hand and cozy clothes on 😉 This smoothie bowl looks so pretty!! Plus, healthy too which definitely comes in handy with all the cookies and chocolate this time of year. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Chritmas!! xo
Karen Kelly
December 22, 2016 at 5:56 AMMerry Christmas to you too Dawn!
Green Valley Kitchen
December 20, 2016 at 11:23 AMI haven’t tried a smoothie bowl yet, Karen – I don’t know why?? Especially when it looks so delicious – what a healthy way to start the morning. Getting the holiday shopping done early is a huge bonus – and your kids are lucky – what great gifts! Happy Holidays!
Karen Kelly
December 22, 2016 at 5:56 AMHappy Holidays to you Geraldine!