Pomegranate And Strawberry Smoothie

If you are looking for a recipe to lose weight, refreshing for the summer and satiating your appetite when you get home from work or it starts to dawn,  the strawberry and pomegranate smoothie is special for you.

As if that were not enough, this delicious drink helps reduce blood sugar levels and provides energy to your body. You already want to learn how to prepare, right? Then keep reading this article!

Strawberry Pomegranate Smoothie Recipe

We have pointed out several properties of this rich shake but there is still more: it is full of fibers (perfect for fighting constipation) and antioxidants (to get rid of the harmful toxins that we accumulate in the body).

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice (125 ml)
• 2 teaspoons of honey (15 g)
• ¾ cup of strawberries (175 g)
• 2 tablespoons of skimmed plain yogurt (20 g)
• 1 tablespoon of oil (10 ml)
• 4 ice cubes

Utensils

• Squeezer
• Spoon or spatula
• Knife
• Blender
• Long glass for smoothies or shakes

• Sorbet

Preparation

• Beat the pomegranate juice and honey in a bowl until well combined. Cut the strawberries in half or in three parts and add to the preparation. Also add the yogurt, ice cubes and oil.
• Pour everything into the blender glass and process for 1 to 2 minutes or until a thick and smooth cream is left. Pour into a tall glass and voila. Enjoy it!

Data of interest:

• Difficulty level: Easy
• Preparation time: 10 minutes

Advice:

You can use flaxseed oil if you prefer. Greek yogurt also adds a different taste to the smoothie and helps you take care of your intestinal health. 

You can buy pomegranate juice already ready in a naturist house or if you have a juicer at home, do not hesitate to prepare it yourself by acquiring the fruits. Garnish with some mint leaves to give it a different flavor.

Another way to prepare the strawberry and pomegranate smoothie

It is popularly called “shake in shape” because it helps us to have a silhouette as we really want. It can be part of your diet to lose weight, for example. In addition, pomegranate is a food that inhibits estrogen production and reduces the risk of breast cancer.

Strawberries are anti-inflammatory and protect us from various chronic diseases. There are many benefits of consuming this rich pomegranate and strawberry smoothie and the best of all is that it does not have too many elements.

Ingredients

• Pomegranate juice (120 ml)
• 1 cup of strawberries (200 g)
• 1 cup ice cubes
• The juice of a lemon

Utensils

• Squeezer
• Knife
• Blender
• Cup

Preparation

• Squeeze the pomegranate juice, if you haven’t bought it prepared. Pour into the blender glass. Remove the end of the strawberries and cut in half. Pour over the juice.
• Squeeze the lemon and add as well. Lastly, add the ice cubes. Mix well until you have a smooth shake.

Data of interest:

• Difficulty level: Easy
• Preparation time: 5 minutes

Advice:

If you do not want the shake to be so cold,  do not add the ice cubes until serving time as in any other drink. You can sweeten it with a teaspoon of honey or a little stevia (never with refined sugar).

You have the possibility to add other ingredients to change the recipe, according to your tastes or what you have available at home. For example, some mint or rosemary leaves to give a distinctive touch to your drink. Accompany with some whole wheat toast spread with skimmed white cheese and voila, you have your snack.