Tart pomegranate, peppery rocket and cool yogurt: this smoothie is more grown-up than sweet. Half a banana adds just enough body and sweetness to hold it together.
4 tbsp
pomegranate seeds
10 g
rocket
3 tbsp
natural yogurt
½
banana
3½ oz
water
1 tsp
honey to taste (optional)
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Pomegranate Rocket Smoothie with Yogurt
Tart and creamy, with juicy pomegranate, cool yogurt and a gentle peppery rocket finish.
Pomegranate seeds are juicy, tart and slightly astringent, and they bring a beautiful pink colour once blended with yogurt. Rocket adds a peppery note that works surprisingly well with the fruit's acidity, much as it does in a salad with pomegranate.
The original recipe used only pomegranate, rocket, yogurt and water; half a banana is added here to give the drink body and soften the tartness. Yogurt provides protein and a creamy base. It suits a light breakfast or a fresh snack in autumn and winter, when pomegranates are in season.
It is on the tart side. Add honey or more banana if you like it sweeter.
Yes, use a plant yogurt and agave syrup instead of honey.
Yes, replace the seeds and water with 150 ml of pure pomegranate juice.
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