Pom It Up!
Pomegranates are the darlings of the produce world. They're tasty, healthy and interesting. They're very strong in antioxidants, the magical property that plants offer to keep us healthy. But just like anything else, sometimes you like to put a new twist on things.
If you'd like to do something different with pomegranates, why not blend up a drink that lets you enjoy pomegranates and enjoy the summer as well? This recipe uses pomegranate juice, which is available in the chilled drink area of the produce department, as well as in the juice aisle of the grocery.
You can feel proud of yourself when you enjoy pomegranates. They're like vitamins, only they taste a whole lot better!
Pomegranate Smoothie
Created by 3-a-Day Dairy project
1 banana
2 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 cup pomegranate juice
pomegranate seeds (optional garnish)
Wrap the peeled banana in plastic wrap and freeze 3 hours or until frozen.
Unwrap the banana and break it into chunks. Place it in the blender with the yogurt and pomegranate juice. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and serve Garnish with pomegranate seeds, if desired.
Serves 4
Nutritional Information:
Calories Per Serving: 170, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 85 mg, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Fiber: 1 g
© 2007, Brookshire Grocery Co. Nutrient counts are rounded to the nearest whole number. All dietary and lifestyle changes should be supervised by a physician.
Published 06/22/07
