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Table of Contents
  1. Pomegranate Smoothie Ingredients
  2. How to Cut a Pomegranate for a Smoothie
  3. How to Blend a Pomegranate Smoothie
  4. More Ways to Use Pomegranate
  5. Pomegranate Smoothie FAQs
  6. Healthy Pomegranate Smoothie Recipe

Grab this Pomegranate Smoothie for a ruby red beverage loaded with potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. It’s a great antioxidant-rich drink that you can sip this autumn to ward off the sniffles and blend seasonal ingredients.

I live for pomegranate season, like buy Costco-sized boxes every time I see them. I also love pomegranate juice, which is an easy liquid base for a smoothie. Today, we’re blending the entire aril along with some heart red cabbage to get the fiber boost. It tastes delicious and our digestive system will thank us!

Labeled ingredients for a red pomegranate smoothie including frozen berries, red cabbage, pomegranate arils and goji berries.

Pomegranate Smoothie Ingredients

I added as many red ingredients as I could fit into this pomegranate smoothie recipe resulting in a delicious, gorgeous red smoothie that’s loaded with vitamins and minerals. I hope you get to enjoy this recipe at least once this year.

If you want to boost your smoothie and turn it into a meal replacement then add in one serving of homemade protein powder. It takes this smoothie from 5g of protein to 15g of protein as well as thickens the final product up a bit.

two glass jars full of pomegranate smoothies topped with pomegranate arils and raspberries, sitting on a wooden cutting board.

How to Cut a Pomegranate for a Smoothie

While we LOVE this great fruit and all the incredible benefits, how the heck do you get it open?! Pomegranates are a little weird in that we canโ€™t just peel or slice to get to the juicy good parts.

Here is a short tutorial on how to de-seed a pomegranate:

Follow these steps for the least amount of mess and the biggest yield:

  1. Cut the fruit directly in half โ€˜hamburger style.โ€™
  2. Holding the fruit seed side down over a bowl, use a wooden spoon or flat, sturdy spatula and whack the fruit.
  3. Repeat with the other half.
Two glass jars of red fruit smoothie topped with raspberries and pomegranate arils.

How to Blend a Pomegranate Smoothie

While this smoothie may not have “leafy greens” it does have some leafy reds, so we’re going to do the 2-step blending method to get the best result:

  1. Blend cabbage, water, pomegranate arils and goji berries until smooth. If you aren’t using a high-powered blender then soak the goji berries first to soften them up a bit.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth. Since the berries have seeds you may need a longer blending time than normal. Stop and scrape down the sides of the container as needed.
  3. Pour into your fav glass and enjoy!

If you’re adding protein powder to this recipe then add it during step 2. You can also add in some yogurt (greek yogurt or vegan yogurt) to turn this smoothie into a meal replacement.

Glass jar full of fruit smoothie topped with red fruits.

More Ways to Use Pomegranate

Since pomegranate has a lot of the same nutrients that berries do, you can swap them into any smoothie recipe that calls for berries: my raspberry smoothie would be a great one. You could also add them to this mixed berry smoothie with ease.

Pomegranate isn’t just good for smoothies; toss it into this mason jar salad or even use it as a delightful vegan pumpkin soup topping. You can also use them as a topping for a fall salad, a bright addition to a vegan charcuterie board or a lovely flavor mixed into berry sangria.

Pomegranate Smoothie FAQs

What fruit mixes well with pomegranate?

Pomegranate mixes well with so many fruits. You can pair it with citrus, berries, bananas and more! It also pairs well with a variety of squashes, so don’t be afraid to toss some pomegranate arils in your next dish.

Is it safe to blend pomegranate?

It is safe to blend pomegranate arils. If you aren’t using a high-powered blender then you may still get a few gritty pieces after blending, so feel free to pour it through a mesh sieve into your glass. If you are using a high-powered blender then there shouldn’t be any grittiness leftover from the arils.

Can we mix banana and pomegranate together?

Pomegranate goes well with a variety of fruits, including bananas. Toss some arils on your next salad, fruit salad or citrus platter. Mix it in with some butternut squash. Blend some in your next smoothie, or enjoy fresh and by itself!

Don’t forget to rate + review this recipe once you blend it up!

pomegranate smoothie recipe
4.88 from 8 votes

Healthy Pomegranate Smoothie

Try this pomegranate smoothie recipe to give your body an immunity boost and some great energy for the busy day ahead. It's loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients like red cabbage, raspberries, pomegranate arils, strawberries, cherries and superfoods to bring you the best flu-fighters in one serving.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Jen Hansard
Course: Smoothie
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Serves: 1

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup red cabbage chopped
  • ยฝ cup water chilled
  • ยฝ cup pomegranate arils
  • ยฝ cup strawberries frozen
  • ยฝ cup raspberries frozen
  • ยฝ cup cherries frozen
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp goji berries optional

Instructions 

  • Place cabbage, water, pomegranate arils and goji berries (if using) into a blender.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth.
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Notes

  • Can substitute pomegranate arils with 1/2 cup pomegranate juice.
  • Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
  • Swap out the cabbage for the leafy greens of your choice.
  • Feel free to add in some Antioxidant Smoothie Cubes for even more red foods.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 38mg, Potassium: 861mg, Fiber: 20g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 1079IU, Vitamin C: 122mg, Calcium: 239mg, Iron: 4mg
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  1. 5 stars
    I was had some reserve about the red cabbage in this but it was delicious! I will definitely make this one often during pomegranate season. Good thing Costco still had some extra large ones this week

  2. 5 stars
    Got some pomegranates from Costco yesterday, and this smoothie was the perfect way to use them! So good, slightly tart. I was surprised how well the cabbage blended in with everything.

  3. I can’t find fresh or dried goji berries where I live, but did find powder. How much powder should I use in place of 1/4 c fresh goji berries?

    1. Hey rawkstar! We would start with 2 Tbsp of powder (that shouldn’t overpower it), then if you want to add more in the next recipe you can.

  4. 5 stars
    I was such a picky eater growing up. Sometimes I can’t believe I’m blending up things like cabbage, goji berries and pomegranate together! But I’m so glad I am! Gotta try it to believe how good it is. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. That’s awesome, Kat! Love that we could introduce you to great combos for delicious smoothies!

  5. 5 stars
    I love adding pomegranates to my salads, I haven’t thought of smoothies. I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    1. If you like pomegranates in your salad, you’re going to love this smoothie!

  6. 4 stars
    This was good! Sort of a pink explosion with all the different fruits :). I’ve never used goji berries before so that was fun to try something new. Even though I have a Ninja blender, the pomegranate seeds didn’t totally break down. So there are some seeds in my smoothie. I think next time I’ll use pomegranate juice instead for it to be totally smooth.

  7. 5 stars
    I’ve used pomegranate juice in my smoothies before, but never the actual seeds. Brilliant! I have a vitamix so I’m excited to try this and get the extra fiber with it. Thanks for the perfect autumn smoothie recipe Jen.