Recently I blogged about eating my first pomegranate. Right now the fruit is in season and I’ve been seeing them everywhere, so I nabbed a few more to play around with in different ways – this time, in a smoothie:

Between the pomegranate, chia seeds, and yogurt, this smoothie really packs a nutritional punch.

The health benefits of chia seeds include fiber (11 g per ounce!), omega fatty acids (it’s one of the top concentrated sources of it) , calcium (anywhere from 3-6x more calcium than milk per serving!) and antioxidants. This ancient superfood is also one of nature’s highest plant-based sources of complete protein.

As I mentioned last week, pomegranates are full of antioxidants and rich in nutrients, especially Vitamin C, B5 and Potassium. Eating pomegranates regularly can increase oxygen levels to the heart, help improve digestion, and promote healthy circulation of the blood. It’s also believed that pomegranates are great for your skin, offering anti aging effects and helping to reduce blemishes.

Greek yogurt is one of the staples in my diet. It’s high in protein, and provides a lot of nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium and magnesium. Yogurt has live cultures and probiotics that help regulate your digestive system and boost your immune system.

In other words, this smoothie has a whole lot of goodness in it!

Pomegranate Superfood Smoothie

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients

Seeds from 1/2 pomegranate
1 TBSP chia seeds
1 TBSP honey
4 oz plain Greek yogurt
1 cup vanilla soy milk
Ice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until well combined.

Notes

*Make sure to blend together as much as possible to minimize the amount of seediness. You'll probably wind up with some pomegranate seeds at the bottom of your smoothie (which I didn't mind crunching on!).*