Pomegranate Plunge Tropical Smoothie
Pomegranate Plunge Tropical Smoothie is a copycat recipe from Tropical Smoothie Coffee. The smoothie is a delicious blend of pomegranate, pineapple, banana, strawberries, and Greek yogurt, which create a sweet and tangy flavor explosion. Thanks to all the wholesome ingredients used this smoothie is packed with nutrients and makes a great breakfast or pick me up snack!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- ¾ cup frozen pineapple peeled and cubed
- 1 large frozen banana peeled and sliced
- 5 frozen strawberries
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like your smoothie), you can also use agave or honey
- ½ cup cranberry juice
Instructions
- Put the pomegranate seeds into a high-speed blender and blend for about 30–40 seconds until mostly liquefied. Note – If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seed bits.
- Next, add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and mix until the consistency is smooth and creamy. Tip – If the frozen fruit is too solid, let it sit for about 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- If the smoothie turns out thicker than you'd like, add a little more cranberry juice to adjust the consistency. Taste and add extra sweetener if needed.
- Pour into serving glasses and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a High-Speed Blender – To make the blending easier and get you that creamy texture.
- Adjust Sweetness – Taste the smoothie before serving and add more sweetener if needed.
- Let Frozen Fruit Sit for 10 Minutes – If your fruit is too solid, letting it thaw slightly makes blending easier
- Fridge - Store the smoothie in an airtight container, and it’ll stay fresh for 1 to 2 days. If it separates, just give it a quick re-blend.
- Freezer - Pour the smoothie into a freezer-safe bag or container and seal tightly. It’ll keep for 2 to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy, let it thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Popsicle - Pour the smoothie into Popsicle molds and freeze for an easy snack on the go.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 748mgFiber: 7gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 1mg