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, whole30, dairy free}
This Pomegranate Smoothie bowl is full of bright refreshing flavors and colors! We are huge fans of smoothies at our house. I love making easy simple green smoothies and my kids love any smoothies with berries.
Smoothies are great for breakfasts on the go but also work well for an afternoon pick me up. They satisfy sweet cravings with the naturally sweetened fruit and might keep you from reaching for that office candy jar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 banana
- ½ cup frozen berries ( I used strawberries)
- ½-3/4 cup almond or coconut milk
Instructions
It couldn't be easier to make this Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl. Just add all the ingredients into a blender and blitz for a few seconds. For a thicker smoothie add less milk. I like to add a little bit as I go. If this gets too thin just pour it into a glass and drink it!
Substitutions
This smoothie bowl is infinitely adaptable. Just remember that you have to have some frozen fruit and some fresh. The frozen fruit makes it thick enough to pour into a bowl and suspend toppings.
- if you don't have fresh arils you can buy frozen
- I used frozen strawberries but you can use blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or cherries
- any milk will do: almond, coconut, oat or cow's milk
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl - this is one of my kids' favorites
- Cranberry Orange Smoothie - this has all the flavors of your favorite cranberry orange muffin
- Matcha Smoothie - Gorgeous color and full of antioxidants
- Strawberry Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie - hello peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate arils
- 1 banana
- ½ cup frozen strawberries or other berry
- ½ 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
Notes
- if you don't have fresh arils you can buy frozen
- I used frozen strawberries but you can use blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or cherries
- any milk will do: almond, coconut, oat or cow's milk
Nutrition
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen
Perfect 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
That'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
Thanks Sandhya!
Luci | madebyluci
I'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
Congrats Luci on being done!
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon
There 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
Yes Annmarie! I agree!
Veena Azmanov
That looks like a perfect smoothie... Would be a great for breakfast in my house. Thanks
Karen Kelly
Thanks Veena!
Amy
This 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
Amy, I'm with you! I'll need a round of Whole30 too!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
That 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
Merry Christmas to you too Dawn!
Green Valley Kitchen
I 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
Happy Holidays to you Geraldine!