Banana Pomegranate Smoothie Recipe with Almonds

Banana Pomegranate Smoothie with Almonds

This smoothie is really a breakfast in a glass. Oats and almonds make it filling, banana makes it creamy, and pomegranate adds a fruity, slightly tart accent.

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Balance3.9

Easy to make3.3

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GlassHighball glass

TechniqueBlended

DifficultyEasy

Time5 min

StrengthAlcohol-free

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Ingredients

½ banana ripe
2 tbsp rolled oats
15 g almonds whole
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
6¾ oz almond milk unsweetened, chilled

Garnish: No garnish needed · Ice: Served up, no ice

Method

Peel the banana half and break it into pieces.
Put oats, almonds and almond milk in the blender and let them soak for 5 minutes.
Add the banana and pomegranate seeds.
Blend for 60 to 90 seconds until as smooth as possible and serve.

Taste

Creamy and thick with a nutty, oaty body, banana sweetness and a light tart pomegranate note.

About this smoothie

Whole nuts make a smoothie more filling: they bring protein, fibre and mostly unsaturated fats, plus a toasty, nutty depth. A strong blender turns them almost completely smooth, especially if they are soaked first. Oats add complex carbohydrates and thicken the drink, the banana gives natural sweetness, and pomegranate seeds bring a tart, fruity note and a pink tint. Almond milk ties it all together. It is a good choice for busy mornings or before a long day, when a light fruit smoothie would not last until lunch.

Bartender tips

Soak the nuts in water for a few hours or overnight, drain them, and the smoothie will be noticeably smoother.
Add a splash more almond milk if the smoothie thickens too much while standing.