Pomegranates are superfood fruits. They hold incredible properties that have a fantastic effect on the heart. Studies have shown that they improve blood flow and overall heart health. You can enjoy pomegranate juice or purchase the fruit and extract the juicing, bursting seeds yourself. If you’re not sure how to open a pomegranate, you can follow this easy tutorial. The first time I opened one, I was cleaning juice off the ceiling! Now, I always cut it in half, soak it in water and get the pomegranate seeds out while still submerged in water – then it’s easy to strain them and enjoy!

Pomegranate seeds owe their superfood status to polyphenols, powerful antioxidants thought to offer heart health and anti-cancer benefits. In fact, pomegranate seeds have more antioxidant power than cranberry juice or green tea. (source)

For this smoothie, my husband had the genius idea of mixing strawberries and coconut milk with the pomegranate seeds. Oh my goodness – is it ever delicious!! Add this one to my list of favourites. Yum!

I hope you are joining us for our January Smoothie Challenge: #31Days31Smoothies – and give this recipe a try. Enjoy!

Pomegranate Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

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Author: Emily Smith

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Description

Bursting with juicy flavour and creamy texture – this smoothie hits the spot.

Ingredients

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1/2 pomegranate, washed and seeds removed (gives about a 1/3 cup)
2 cups of fresh strawberries
1 cup of full-fat canned coconut milk (bpa-free)
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
8 ice cubes

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Instructions

Place all ingredients into high powered blender.
Blend on high or frozen drink until smooth.
Serve in tall glasses and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2

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Emily Smith

Emily Smith is the Editor of The Best of This Life who has been writing in the lifestyle niche and creating delicious recipes for over 10 years. Her work has been featured on BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, Huffington Post, The Pioneer Woman, and Food Bloggers of Canada. She writes about family, food, entertaining, home decor, wellness, travel and a litany of other topics. She loves sharing her three core values - love life, live well, share the beauty - and encourages her readers to enjoy the best of their lives every day. She lives in Ottawa with her loving husband, two darling children, and dreams of one day owning a puppy.

2 Comments

Soozle says:

January 4, 2015 at 6:49 am

Very cool – I wouldn’t have thought to use pomegranate seeds in a drink before 🙂

1. Emily Smith says:
  
  January 14, 2015 at 11:20 am
  
  They blend surprisingly well and add delicious bursts of flavour! Thank you for your comment 🙂

Pomegranate Strawberry Coconut Smoothie